This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for: Serve as the principal cost estimating expert for the program/team, providing authoritative guidance and analysis to program/organization leadership. The advertised salary for Fort Belvoir and Dahlgren, VA does not include the current rate of tax-free Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), which is 33.94%."
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 an Operations Research Analyst at the NH-1515-4 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as the principal cost estimating expert for the program/team, providing authoritative guidance and analysis to program/organization leadership.
Lead, develop, document, update, and deliver life-cycle cost estimates (LCCEs) and cost analysis to inform decision-making, program planning, resource allocation, and acquisition/contract efforts for MDA programs and initiatives. Ensure cost estimates and analysis comply with Department and MDA directives, standards, templates, and procedures for preparing, documenting, and presenting reliable cost estimates.
Lead and ensure the uniform collection and reporting of cost, technical, and programmatic data across programs and contracts, consistent with statutory requirements. Lead research efforts to advance cost and schedule estimating methodologies for the organization/program/team, addressing issues unique to complex missile defense technologies and rapid acquisition.
Lead, develop, apply, and document appropriate cost estimating and analysis methodologies, utilizing techniques such as linear and non-linear regression to determine cost estimating relationships (CERs). Lead, prepare, document, and present cost estimates, cost analysis, cost studies, excursions, and recommendations to customers and stakeholders.
Lead, support, and review Congressional Request for Information (RFI) responses and statutory and oversight requirements including GAO audits. Other duties as assigned
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
DHRC-DMDAHR@DLA.MIL · 614-693-1299
This position is with Missile Defense Agency, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This position is open under the 'Mspouse' hiring path.
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