SENIOR OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Igniters operate in the world’s most demanding environment. Igniters are self-motivated, mission-driven, and relentless in solving the Warfighters’ hardest problems. We move fast, think differently, and execute with precision to tackle high-stakes challenges across AI/ML, space and missile defense intelligence, EMSO, advanced analytics, and programmatic domains. As an employee-owned SDVOSB headquartered in Huntsville, AL, our team delivers mission-critical impact for the Army, Air Force, Space Force, MDA, NASA, DIA, and FBI.

Ignite exists to outpace the threat and deliver results that matter in the moments that count.

Ignite is currently seeking a Sr Operations Research Analyst to an Army Product Office responsible for the development and defense of cost estimates to support acquisition decision-making. Candidate will plan, coordinate, and conduct independent cost analysis for the assigned program ensuring technical appropriateness, soundness, and accurate interpretation of results with regard to cost and budget. Perform the calculation and forecasting of the future costs of systems, projects/programs, resources, to support independent studies, funding decisions, and various management reviews (e.g., milestone reviews, budget reviews). Create and maintain lifecycle cost estimates in ACE-IT. Develop cost estimating methodologies based on available data sources. Perform the planning and development of controls and provide expert technical analyses, budgetary advice, and guidance regarding the development and implementation of resource allocations and plans in order to defend budget activities. Conduct analysis and provide recommendations by applying expert knowledge of a broad range of cost analysis strategies to include 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 that communicate current status and forecast on program with regard to cost. Receive and analyze Earned Value Management reports and make recommendations to Product Manager based on analysis.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• History of supporting and engaging executive level leadership.

• Excellent written and verbal communication’s skills, people skills and enthusiasm are important, as well as the ability to handle a variety of tasks in a team environment.

• Knowledge of US Army acquisition processes and experience working and closing actions/taskers that are briefed to higher headquarters and executive leadership.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• High understanding of MS Office suite and ACE-IT cost modeling experience is required.

• Candidate must be able to work with minimum guidance in addressing actions, and then use their own knowledge, ingenuity, innovation and experience to complete the product.

Desired Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience is desired.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Must have an active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Education Requirements:

• A bachelors degree in mathematics, statistics, or Operations Research is desired.

Other Requirements:

Must be a US citizen and a resident of Huntsville AL