United States Space Force · 10 hours ago
Supervisory Operations Research Analyst, PCF
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$104K/yr - $161K/yr
5+ years expThe United States Space Force (USSF) is seeking a Supervisory Operations Research Analyst to lead a team in developing high quality, data-driven analysis for weapons systems. The role involves resolving complex challenges, guiding earned value management systems, and advising senior leaders on program management and financial viability.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Kathryn B.
Responsibilities
Lead a team to develop and deliver high quality, data driven, and defendable analysis for weapons systems/programs acquired for and managed by the USSF
Communicate the analysis of you and your team to senior leaders/peers and tailor messaging to the relevant audience
Resolve complex challenges and lead cross functional teams that are geographically separated
Review all products for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to delivery to customers and decision makers
Guide and perform the application, evaluation and administration of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) systems and data
Lead and advise on contractor performance measurement systems and reports, contract cost and schedule performance, financial reporting requirements, as well as generate and deliver briefings
Advise and consult senior USSF leaders in program management and finance on the viability of programs given challenging resourcing constraints
Lead and advise on estimates or projects that include but are not limited to: Sufficiency Reviews, Independent Government Estimates, Program Office Estimates (POE), Single Best Estimates (SBE), Service Cost Positions (SCP), Non-Advocate Cost Assessments (NACA), risk analysis, excursions, economic analysis, and Cost Analysis Requirement Document (CARD)
Provide inputs to support the Budgetary process and all acquisition milestones/events
Continuously provide recommendations to maximize the use of scarce resources internal to the cost estimating team including (manpower, funding, or other material resources) in order to drive efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity
Lead the development and implementation of analysis, mathematical models, computer programs to evaluate data and provide decision makers with analytics to inform decision making
Lead or be actively engaged in meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts
Accomplish professional development and maintain technical proficiency through professional interaction with technical and professional societies, associations, academia, symposia, contractors, and research & development organizations
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance
This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment
Polygraph: Employee is subject to periodic polygraph examinations
Required to handle and safeguard classified or sensitive information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis
Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, 'Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.' Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training
This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program
This position is designated a Critical APDP position
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed 'Unscheduled Telework'
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments
PCS is authorized. Incentive is not authorized
Preferred
A proven track record of performing cost estimating and earned value management for DoD Weapon Systems or Space Programs at a GS-13 level or equivalent
A strong educational foundation, such as a degree in operations research or at least 24 semester hours in quantitative fields including mathematics, statistics, and calculus
DoD Financial Management Certification being a notable advantage
Company
United States Space Force
The U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shawn Paul Boike
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Brian DeLong
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