Senior Operations Research AnalystPosition Overview:KODA Technologies is seeking a
Senior Operations Research Analyst to support an Army Product Office responsible for the development and defense of cost estimates to support acquisition decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:- Plan, coordinate, and conduct independent cost analyses for assigned programs.
- Develop and maintain lifecycle cost estimates using ACE-IT.
- Create cost-estimating methodologies based on available data.
- Forecast costs for systems, programs, projects, and resources.
- Provide technical analysis, budget guidance, and resource allocation recommendations.
- Apply statistical, parametric, non-parametric, regression, computer modeling, and economic analysis techniques.
- Coordinate with PAE FIRES and the PM IFMC Program Office on Acquisition Program Baselines and milestone review documentation.
- Prepare documents and briefing charts that communicate program cost status and forecasts.
- Analyze Earned Value Management reports and provide recommendations to the Product Manager.
- Support budget reviews, milestone reviews, funding decisions, and executive-level briefings.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, operations research, or a related field desired.
- 10+ years of relevant experience desired.
- ACE-IT cost modeling experience required.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of U.S. Army acquisition processes.
- Experience supporting executive leadership and completing high-level actions and taskers.
- Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal guidance.
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret Clearance