The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

The Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) within JOID provides technical, programmatic and analytical support to customers with missions in national security to include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Group brings technical and operational expertise in fields of countering weapons of mass destruction, critical infrastructure protection, emergency response, nuclear non-proliferation, weapons deployment programs, and transportation safety. In addition to management and advisory services, CIG staff collaborate closely with our clients to provide high-quality modeling, simulation, software, and analytical products to meet the most demanding government standards and timelines.

We have an immediate need for a Sr. Operations Research/Cost Analyst to provide hybrid support out of the DC/Northern VA area.

The Sr. Operations Research/Cost Analyst will be responsible for applying broad mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques to formulate, test, and evaluate new cost estimating and analysis theories. Will perform data collection and analysis to include, but not limited to, data normalization, learning curve analysis, and pareto analysis. Perform risk analysis and sensitivity studies. Create and maintain databases and work with spreadsheets and complex models. Participate in technical working groups with engineering, budget, schedule, and acquisition functional team members. Provide effective verbal and written correspondence, and manage client relationships and expectations.

Required:

• US citizenship and ability to obtain CBP Background Investigation
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Economics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, or other sciences.
• 10+ years of experience with Federal acquisition systems lifecycle cost analysis, to include ships, aircraft, IT systems, facilities, and/or security systems.
• 5+ years of experience providing estimation support to ACAT 1 programs or Major DHS acquisition programs.

Desired: 

• Experience producing cost estimating data and artifacts in support of complex studies examining trade-offs between competing capabilities and various courses of action including formulating constructs for return on investment (ROI) and metrics used to evaluate system trade-offs and best value option.
• Experience with one or more parametric and/or automated costing tools such as ACEIT.
• Active CBP Background Investigation or DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Professional cost analysis certification.
• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Science (Physics or Chemistry only), or Mathematics.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. VA Pay Transparency Salary range: $135k-$175k