Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Job Title: Operations Research Analyst Entry I
Security Clearance: Secret
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Certifications: None required.
Experience Requirement: None required; entry-level position.

Job Description:

The Operations Research Analyst Entry I will perform a wide variety of cost analysis assignments essential for supporting program life cycle cost estimates (LCCE) and program office estimates (POE). This position involves working collaboratively with subject matter experts (SMEs) and providing technical guidance to lower-grade personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform cost analysis assignments to support the development of life cycle cost estimates (LCCE) and program office estimates (POE).
• Develop or evaluate cost assessments and cost positions related to systems development, demonstration, and production approaches.
• Assess the impact on systems and program costs, including analyses of prototype systems.
• Collaborate with SMEs to develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) that can withstand Army and DoD level reviews.
• Serve as a working leader to lower-grade personnel, providing expert technical guidance and information to meet requirements.
• Review, assist, and mentor lower-grade employees' work to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Coordinate work efforts with Contract Officer Representatives to ensure alignment and compliance with contract specifications.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills; familiarity with cost analysis and budgeting; effective communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; proficient in data analysis tools and software.

Location:

• Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG)

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at alisha.pollard@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.