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Senior Operations Research Analyst

PeopleTecHuntsville, ALPosted Oct 14, 2026 · open 12 days

Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

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U.S. citizenship required
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Secret clearance
An active clearance is required to start.
Bachelor's degree
The lowest degree the posting accepts.
Relocation assistance may be available
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Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support our Huntsville, AL location.

Duties:

  • Candidate will serve as the 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.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

  • 10-12 years of relevant work experience is desired.

  • History of supporting and engaging executive level leadership.

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

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

  • The successful candidate will be highly organized, flexible and must demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to meet suspense’s.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Candidate must be a resident of Huntsville, Alabama or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area.

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements:

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

Overview

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

Come Experience It.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [email protected] and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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Job Details
Company
Location
Huntsville, AL
Type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
10+ years
Posted
Oct 14, 2026
Required Skills
MS OfficeACE-ITCost ModelingCost AnalysisCost Estimating MethodologiesLifecycle Cost EstimatesEarned Value ManagementUS Army acquisition processesMathematicsStatistical AnalysisParametric AnalysisNon-parametric AnalysisComputer ModelingRegression AnalysisEconomic Analysis
Benefits
  • continuing-education opportunities
  • robust training programs
  • People First benefits package
  • employee-owned company

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