This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as Cost Analyst in the Directorate of Cost Estimating and Analysis providing a full range of cost estimating and analysis services for MDA.

Duties

Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail. For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $127,073 to $191,900 (includes 21.48% locality). For the Dahlgren, VA Location: $139,395 to $191,900 (includes 33.26% locality) The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. As a Operations Research Analyst at the NH-1515-4 broadband level some of your typical work assignments may include: Participating as a member of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) or program office to generate cost-related products in support of acquisition milestones, contract actions, budgets, trades and other key program decision points to execute the organization's mission. Supporting cost trade analyses (e.g. what-if drills, business case analysis, cost benefit analysis, economic analysis, cost as an independent variable, architecture trades, design to cost, and analysis of alternatives). Performing analysis to help leadership make informative decisions concerning cost, budget, and schedule over the life cycle of acquisition programs. Providing cost estimating and analysis products and instructions in support of Request for Proposal (RFP) actions through post-contract award activities. Participating in source selections/proposal evaluations to evaluate risk, reasonableness, and realism. Developing standardized, product-oriented Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Cost Element Structures (CES), data collection plans, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), and cost reporting award fee criteria. Assisting in the development and review of Cost Analysis Requirements Descriptions (CARDs). Collecting, reviewing, analyzing, documenting, and storing cost data and related program, schedule, and technical data in organization's database and library, including Contract Performance Reports and Cost & Software Data Reports. Developing, applying, and documenting appropriate cost estimating and analysis methodologies, utilizing techniques such as linear and non-linear regression to determine cost estimating relationships (CERs). Developing, updating, and maintaining cost models capable of providing timely, credible, accurate, comprehensive, and documented program life cycle cost estimates. Generating alternative methodologies and cross-checks to validate primary cost estimate. Conducting sensitivity, risk, and uncertainty analysis. Documenting cost estimates including the requirements, steps, data sources, assumptions, methodologies, risk and uncertainty analysis, sensitivity analysis, and outputs to allow for full understanding and replication of the cost estimate. Preparing, reviewing, and presenting cost estimates, cost analysis, cost studies, excursions, recommendations, and briefings to Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leadership and stakeholders. Developing, updating, and maintaining a Joint Cost Model with the Lead Service(s) to support the MDA transition of systems. Conducting quality assurance reviews of cost estimates to ensure they are credible, accurate, comprehensive, and documented. Generating the cost estimates presented in resource baselines for the Baseline Execution Reviews and Missile Defense Accountability Report (MDAR). Supporting Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and reconcile Earned Value Management (EVM) Estimates at Completion (EAC) with IGCEs. Supporting and/or responding to external requests for information related to MDA cost estimates through oral and written communication with supporting data products. Advising staff, peers, and leadership on matters related to cost estimating and analysis. Developing and/or interpreting policy guidance and procedures relating to cost estimating and analysis. Presenting findings of studies and representing the organization on cost-related matters.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex
• Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
• This is a drug testing designated position.
• This is an acquisition position coded Advanced in Business, Cost Estimating. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 48 months of entry into position.
• Must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.
• This position may be eligible for part-time or situational telework at the discretion of management.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-04 broadband level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Applicants are required to meet 3 of the 5 statements. Developing credible, accurate, comprehensive, and documented Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), Program Office Estimates (POEs), and/or Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs). Collecting, normalizing, and analyzing data. Developing and applying appropriate cost estimating and analysis methodologies, utilizing techniques such as linear and non-linear regression to determine cost estimating relationships (CERs). Developing, updating, and maintaining cost models capable of providing timely, reliable cost estimates. Preparing, presenting, and documenting cost estimates, cost analysis, cost studies, excursions, recommendations, and/or briefings to customers and stakeholders. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1515, series as listed below: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/ NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education Please limit your resume to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. NOTE: The limit does not apply to cover letters, eligibility documents such as Standard Form (SF) 50, Military Spouse, DD Form 214, transcripts, etc.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Missile Defense Agency Bldg 5222 Martin Rd Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: MDA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920299
• Email: [email protected]