Summary
You will serve as an OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST in the Engineering and Product Support Department, Navy Price Fighters Division of NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.
Duties
You will perform and lead life cycle cost analysis to inform strategic decisions.
You will develop cost models, cost estimating processes, cost risk assessment techniques and the collection and analysis of data.
You will assess estimates by evaluating technical data, cost estimating methods, and rules and assumptions submitted by agencies, program offices, or contractors.
You will lead Program cost estimates and perform cost analysis for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) acquisition categories I through IV, major Weapons Systems, and spares acquisitions programs.
You will measure and evaluate operator/system performance and apply statistical and analytical evaluative techniques to acquisition programs.
You will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for the execution of complex issues by providing technical guidance, direction, and/or strategies for execution.
You will conduct investigations and analyses on various Department of Command level matters and issue advice and recommendations to high-level executives.
You will develop and conduct formal and informal training sessions on cost analysis procedures, data analytical evaluation techniques, and policy.
Education
Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
How you will be evaluated
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.