Operations Research Analyst/Cost Tech Expert

United States Air Force

$85K — $102K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in operations research or a related field.
  • Master's degree in operations research or equivalent coursework with a strong mathematics background.
  • Active U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance.
  • SECRET Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
  • DoDFM Certification Level III and DAWIA Certification FM Level III required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced operations research analyses on unique and complex problems.
  • Conduct in-depth studies addressing difficult and varied subjects.
  • Establish assumptions and evaluate the effectiveness of different methodologies.
  • Assess the feasibility of innovative analytical methods and policies.
  • Define project problems and develop detailed study plans.
  • Collect and analyze large sets of complex data efficiently.
  • Provide expert advice on modeling and simulation throughout project phases.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Access to advanced research tools and technologies.
  • Engagement in high-impact projects with military significance.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with diverse teams.
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST/COST TECH EXPERT, (NH-1515-03) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), F-35 Joint Program Office, WPAFB, OH.

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Value of Position (VoP): 78

Qualifications:

In this position you will serve as an Operations Research Analyst/Cost Tech Expert estimator within an ACAT I Joint Program overseeing US Air Force, US Navy, and US Marine Corps requirements.

Duties for this position typically include:

Performs a broad range of operations research analyses assignments entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies.

Performs studies of issues arising in varied subjects of advanced difficulty and complexity.

Establishes assumptions, measure of effectiveness of approaches, and evaluates available alternatives.

Analyzes the feasibility of advanced analytical approaches or radically different proposed policies.

Conclusions and recommendations have a major impact on top-level management plans and decisions regarding requirements definition, planning, and acquisition of major upgrades and new system capabilities.

Defines problems and develops and coordinates study plans.

Determines source data and sample sizes.

Plans, designs, and conducts test(s) to obtain data.

Compiles, organizes, and analyzes large amounts of complex data.

Utilizes scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned projects, studies, or problems.

Serves as an expert on modeling and simulation techniques.

Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations.

Performs very complex, difficult studies/evaluations on an individual basis or as a team member/leader responsible for completing phases of an overall work effort.

Requirements of the position:

U.S. Citizenship

Obtain maintain SECRET Security clearance

DoDFM certification Level III

DAWIA Certification FM Level III

This is a professional position that demands a positive education requirement. Applicants must meet US OPM qualification requirements for position classified in the job series: 1515.

Degree: in operation research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operation research, Mathematics, Probability, Statistics, Mathematical Logic, Science, or subject-matter course requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in Calculus.

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