Senior Operations Research Analyst

About the role

The Senior Operations Research Analyst will serve as a key member of an Army Product Office responsible for developing and defending cost estimates to support acquisition decision-making. The role involves planning, coordinating, and conducting independent cost analysis for assigned programs, ensuring technical appropriateness, soundness, and accurate interpretation of results.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct independent cost analysis for assigned programs.
• Calculate and forecast future costs of systems, projects/programs, resources.
• Create and maintain lifecycle cost estimates in ACE-IT.
• Develop cost estimating methodologies based on available data sources.
• Provide expert technical analyses, budgetary advice, and guidance regarding resource allocations and plans.
• Conduct analysis and provide recommendations using a range of cost analysis strategies including mathematics, statistical analysis, parametric and non-parametric analysis, computer modeling, regression analysis, and economic analysis.
• Coordinate with the PAE FIRES and PM IFMC Program Office Estimates for APBs and other milestone review documentation.
• Create documents and briefing charts to communicate program status and forecasts on cost.
• Analyze Earned Value Management reports and provide recommendations to the Product Manager based on analysis.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, or Operations Research is desired.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience is desired.
• History of supporting and engaging executive-level leadership.
• High understanding of MS Office suite and ACE-IT cost modeling experience is required.
• Knowledge of US Army acquisition processes and experience working and closing actions/taskers that are briefed to higher headquarters and executive leadership.
• Highly organized, flexible, and detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn new skills, and capable of handling a variety of tasks in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, people skills, and enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Skills

• Expertise in cost analysis strategies including mathematics, statistical analysis, parametric and non-parametric analysis, computer modeling, regression analysis, and economic analysis.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal guidance.
• Experience with MS Office suite and ACE-IT cost modeling.
• Understanding of US Army acquisition processes.

Culture Requirements

Cintel, Inc. is a Small Business providing strategies and services to support an array of Government clients in Software Development, Operational/Tactical and Installation/Facilities Energy, Cyber Security, Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, and Programmatic support. We offer our clients nimble, unique, and value-focused solutions with an emphasis on people, connectivity, communication, and teamwork. Our team believes that people drive solutions. By connecting people, information, teams, and experience, we deliver solutions that respond to customer needs. Cintel, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status.