We are seeking a skilled Experimentation & Operational Analysis Technical Specialist to join our team. The candidate will provide US Navy S&T Technical Services to the ONR Global E&A Department Head (DH). These services shall perform the technical evaluation and analysis required to enable the government E&A leadership team to make highly informed management decisions regarding the Program’s S&T investments. Work performed in support of these tasks shall be documented in the Monthly Status Report; and the monthly financial resources expended in support of this task area shall be documented in the Monthly Financial Status Report. This is a contingent position. Tasks shall include, but are not limited to the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the Data Collection and Analysis Plan (DCAP) for all Technology Operational Experimentation Events (TOEE) Key Perforce Parameters (KPP’s).
• Execute the DCAP for all TOEE.
• Develop mathematical models to compare and assess technology performance in operational scenarios within a degree of accuracy of +/- 20%.
• Develop weekly status report on technical progress and future plans for E&A funded projects
• Conduct technical evaluation and cost/benefit analysis of proposed E&A technology to determine if projected capability costs are with 20% of the Government’s future year planning budget.
• Conduct technical analysis, in conjunction with input from NRE program officers and science advisors, to identify, and determine the percentage of E&A priorities that are in alignment with Naval S&T focus areas.
• Conduct technical analysis to identify and validate future E&A technology needs that no longer align with the strategic guidance from the NRE leadership.
• Represent, and present E&A project data, at Program Officer Portfolio Reviews and NRE Technical Exchange Sessions.
• Represent the E&A Team project priorities, at planning sessions, ONR-G team meetings, and other NRE meetings requiring E&A representation.

• A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in civil, mechanical, material, or industrial engineering or a closely related technical field in engineering and physical sciences; and, 10+ years of experience in Science and Technology Development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Experimentation Planning and Operations Research methods to include Data Collection and Analysis Plan (DCAP), Modeling and Simulation, Wargaming, Technology Innovation Games (TIG), and other analytical methods to provide decision support to leadership for S&T investments.
• Ability to produce technical execution reports and reports on technical progress of S&T portfolio and update collaboration sites as necessary.
• Individuals must possess a TOP SECRET US Government security at time of contract award.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Communication skills to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders including program officers, science advisors, warfighters, acquisition sponsors in program offices, transition sponsors in OPNAV or TYCOMs and engineers and scientists in the NR&DE.
• Demonstrated understanding of the organizational structure and functions of the components of the Naval Research Enterprise (NRE); to include the roles of ONR program officers and science advisors in S&T technology development.

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