Operations Research Analysts
"This job is open to current AFMC, USAF or DoD employees"
OPEN: 7 JULY 2025
CLOSE: 21 JULY 2025
**IMPORTANT**
To formally express your interest in this position, please reply to this email by attaching your resume (PDF or Word format) and transcripts showing degree in operations research; OR at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
- Be sure to include the job title, located in the subject line as part of your application process.
- Submit your resume to afnwc.dpd.talentacquisitions@us.af.mil no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time, 21 JULY 2025.
- Please attach/submit your resume and transcripts in MS Word or PDF format (MS Word 97-2003 documents are no longer viewable on Department of Defense computer systems).
- Please specify if you are a current AFMC, DoD or USAF employee on top of page 1 of your resume
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is currently seeking two full-time Operations Research Analysts to work in the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems Directorate at Hill Air Force Base near Layton, Utah.
These positions (986398, 986308) are NH-1515-03 which have a typical 2025 salary range of $88,621-$137,000.
Are you interested in applying your cost analysis skills to deliver the next generation of nuclear deterrence for the United States? The ICBM Systems Directorate is recruiting Operations Research Analysts NH-1515-03. You will work as part of the cost analysis team supporting the ICBM Systems Directorate.
DUTIES:
- Serves as a member of the ICBM Systems Directorate cost team; applies a range of analytical, mathematical, and/or statistical theories, principles, and practices to plan, coordinate, and execute segments of complex studies.
- Deduces cost relationships using historical data, government databases, and commercial pricing information.
- Performs work requiring the design, development, and adaptation of mathematical, statistical, and other scientific methods and techniques.
- Develops databases and data visualizations from a variety of collected data sources.
- Performs a broad range of cost and operations research analysis assignments entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative techniques, advanced approaches, and new technology.
- Develops cost estimating models using approved government methodologies and applications.
- Analyzes contractor performance data to forecast cost and schedule status. Demonstrates knowledge of earned value management results as they relate to cost estimating.
SKILLS:
- Professional knowledge of a wide range of principles, concepts, and practices of operations research analysis to apply scientific methods and techniques to analyze systems, processes, and/or operational problems and procedures is highly desired.
- Ability to perform studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence to communicate findings, recommendations, and conclusions clearly and effectively to diverse audiences is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions is highly valued.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply operations research rules and procedures in a variety of situations, and recommend solutions to senior engineers and analysts is a plus.
- Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors and fundamental relationships, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions is preferred.
- Ability to plan and organize work and confer with co-workers effectively is desired.
- Strong quantitative skills, expert problem-solving ability, adeptness in the use of logic and above-average communication skills is valued.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate Top Secret security clearance and is required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- Degree in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
- This position is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Business - Cost Estimating Practitioner certification requirements applicable to the career category designated on the position description within 24 months of assignment. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 24 months.
- This is a Department of Defense 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 within 24 months of assignment. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 60 Continuing Education and Training (CETs) credits every 24 months after achieving certification level.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station (<10%).