Summary About the Position: This vacancy exists within the office of the PEO CS&CSS. Positions will be specifically located in the PEO CS&CSS, E2S2. Responsibilities Responsible for managing the preparation, documentation, and presentation of system Life Cycle Cost Estimates. The incumbent serves as a focal point for the Life Cycle Cost Estimate and coordinates those cost activities which extend beyond the assigned office. Provides guidance on the considerations and application of cost analysis and prepares cost estimates in Automated Cost Estimating – Integrated Tools (ACEIT) for the Project Manager. Maintains knowledge of current acquisition policy and major supporting requirements that relate to life cycle cost forecasting. Ensures proper application and integration of cost analysis principles with technical and engineering considerations of the program to assist in acquisition and fielding of systems. Establishes and maintains a cost-effective balance between acquisition costs, cost of ownership, and system effectiveness, and in doing, provides realistic and attainable cost estimates for all phases of the life cycle. Prepares supporting cost information for the preparation of the Program Objective Memorandum, Budget Estimate Submit, and the President’s Budget. Provides evaluation of contractor proposals and completed analysis reflecting cost and funding requirements. Maintains continuous surveillance of overall actions or proposed actions affecting the programs and ensures that cost implications are identified and consolidated in a timely manner. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 All Current Federal Employees MUST attach a current SF-50 for consideration. Without a SF-50, your application will be considered incomplete. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. POSITION REQUIREMENTS. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (IOR): Education must have been completed in a U.S. college, university, or other educational institution that has been accredited by one of the accrediting agencies or associations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. A. Have a Degree in Operations Research. (Note: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts showing you meet this requirement.) OR B. Have a degree with at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, economics, 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. (Note: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts showing you meet this requirement.) In addition to the basic education requirements identified above, applicant must also describe the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Operations Research Analyst at the NH-03 grade level or equivalent pay grade level in the Federal Service. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: your resume must describe one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Utilizing cost analysis systems such as Automated Cost Estimating-Integrated Tools (ACEIT) for Life Cycle Cost Estimate and Program Office Estimate (POE) in support of signed acquisition programs; 2) Building cost estimates in accordance with accounting laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure data is accurate and in compliance with regulatory guidelines; 3) Preparing cost comparisons to ensure project costs do not exceed budget (e.g. Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), or Economic Analysis). The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service NH-02 (or GS-11 equivalent). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Cost Estimation and Analysis Financial Management Mathematical Reasoning Reading Comprehension Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. This position has an individual occupational requirement. If you meet this requirement, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Comptroller Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. The salary listed on this announcement includes the 2025 General Pay Increase. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Certification requirements may be found in the Defense Acquisitions University Catalog at http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/CareerLvl.aspx. This position may be eligible for regular, and recurring TELEWORK, including emergency and OPM prescribed unscheduled Telework. Supervisor approval will be required on a case-by-case basis. All Current Federal Employees MUST attach a current SF-50 for consideration. Without a SF-50, your application will be considered incomplete.