Bachelor's degree in Math, Engineering, Business, or Sciences required.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in cost analysis and technical management.
DAWIA Level I Certification in Cost Estimating or equivalent necessary.
Must possess a Secret security clearance.
Familiarity with DoDI 5000.02 and DoD 5000.73 guidelines essential.
Responsibilities
Provide cost estimation and analysis support for CPE IEW&S programs.
Prepare and review program office estimates (POEs).
Utilize ACE-IT software for cost estimation.
Guide and review Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
Conduct cost studies for lifecycle management documentation.
Offer expertise on Army and DoD cost saving initiatives.
Compile and review cost reports for senior management.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with Army and DoD programs.
Engagement in lifecycle management and cost saving initiatives.
Access to government-approved cost estimation tools.
Collaboration with senior level management.
Chance to enhance skills in cost analysis and technical management.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Operations Research Analyst (contingent 034)
Location: APG, MD
Requirements:
Provide cost estimation, validation & analysis support services for the planning and execution of CPE IEW&S programs, at different acquisition category levels, and in all phases of a program life cycle.
Requires an understanding of and adherence to the DoDI 5000.02, the DoD 5000.73 and the U.S. Army Cost and Economic Analysis Center, Department of the Army Cost Analysis Manual (May 2002).
Prepare, develop and review program office estimates (POEs).
Provide/review POEs in Government approved applications including, but not limited to, the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACE-IT) software.
Provide guidance and review of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) for Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARPs).
Conduct cost studies to facilitate development of acquisition documentation for all aspects of lifecycle management.
Provide subject matter expertise in the execution of Army and Department of Defense cost saving efforts (i.e., Will/Should Cost initiatives).
Prepare and review miscellaneous cost reports provided to senior level management.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor Degree- Math, Engineering, Business or Sciences.
A minimum of 5 years in cost analysis and technical management.
DAWIA Level I Certification in Cost Estimating or equivalent.
Secret security clearance is required.
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