Investment Planning and Analysis Specialist – Multiple Levels - Noblis

Responsibilities:

For over 25 years, Noblis has provided specialized engineering, acquisition, and program management services to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), playing a key role in the acquisition and implementation of mission-critical systems and capabilities across the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) and the Office of NextGen (ANG). We are seeking passionate and committed professionals ready to contribute their expertise towards advancing the National Airspace System (NAS) in alignment with the FAA's forward-looking vision for aviation. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that streamline the acquisition and deployment of next-generation air traffic management and surveillance systems, improve infrastructure at airports and in the airspace, and support the integration of unmanned aircraft systems and commercial space ventures. Your work will directly influence the FAA's ability to adapt to future growth and technological shifts, ensuring the aerospace system remains the safest and most efficient worldwide.

 

Come and be a part of our dynamic team, where your contributions will not only advance the aviation industry but also contribute to a safer, more sustainable future in air travel. Apply now and take flight towards a rewarding career that promises growth, innovation, and collaboration at the forefront of aviation technology.

 

Description

Noblis is seeking highly skilled Investment Planning and Analysis Specialists to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Systems  and Surveillance Services directorates within the  Program Management Organization (PMO). Employees will engage with federal employee and contractor stakeholders to provide full breadth of investment planning and analysis services in support of the sustainment and modernization of major NAS and enterprise systems. You will perform analysis of long-term business cases for modernization of communications, surveillance, navigation, and air traffic control automation systems. You will analyze how programs contribute to operational and business outcomes for the FAA and related stakeholders. The individual will evaluate how acquisitions use the available trade space by considering the interaction between systems, processes, organizations, and people as well as the relationships between constraints and desired outcomes.

 

Responsibilities

• Support the full range of investment analysis activities, including market survey, cost analysis, benefits analysis, risk analysis, economic analysis, requirements definition, schedule development, and tradeoff studies.
• Conduct quantitative analysis using operations research tools, economics, and other quantitative techniques.
• Provide cost/benefit studies, financial analysis, analysis of alternatives, return on investment, cost estimation, present value, payback period, and other analyses in support of capital planning and investment control.
• Assist in the development and population of a cost-benefit model that breaks out dollars by appropriation, WBS element, and time phase by fiscal year.
• Support cost risk analysis and develop cost-benefit estimates that identify the basis of estimate (BOE), proposed Level of Effort (LOE) by task, methodologies employed by WBS element, and time-phase in both constant and current year dollars.
• Support Capital Planning Investment Control (CPIC) requirements, including aiding with the OMB Exhibit 300 and Exhibit 53, and assist in updates of the OMB Information Technology (IT) Dashboard tool.
• Conduct business case analyses, including Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Exhibit-300 Capital Asset Plan and Business Case Summary documentation and Exhibit 53.
• Facilitate the coordination and integration of investment decision information for presentation to FAA management and the Joint Resources Council (JRC).
• Prepare for and participate in meetings, including weekly tactical and strategic meetings, internal program reviews, and sector reviews.

Required Qualifications:

• Successfully pass an FAA background investigation/verification and receive a successful final suitability determination.
• Experience relevant to the FAA's Program Management Organization requirements, such as knowledge of FAA accounting practices, government appropriation processes, or Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) 300 development support.
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis, cost/benefit analysis, financial analysis, and risk analysis.
• Strong understanding of capital planning and investment control processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Proactive, solution-oriented, with exceptional time management skills.

Educational and Experience Requirements

 

Work experience that is not relevant to the labor category definition will not be considered in the "Years of Relevant Experience" calculation.

 

Senior-level

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience with bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, or substantially related field (such as accounting, finance, etc.).
• Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research or Business Administration.
• 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
• Master's degree or MBA in related field may be substituted for bachelor's degree and 3 years’ experience.
• Compensation Ranges - Oklahoma: $89,190 - $168,910

 

Mid-level

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, or substantially related field (such as accounting, finance, etc.).
• Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research or Business Administration.
• 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
• Master's degree or MBA in related field may be substituted for bachelor's degree and 3 years’ experience.
• Compensation Ranges - Oklahoma: $73,710 - $139,345

 

Junior-level

• Minimum of 0 years’ experience with bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, or substantially related field (such as accounting, finance, etc.).
• Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research or Business Administration.
• 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
• Master's degree or MBA in related field may be substituted for bachelor's degree and 3 years’ experience.
• PhD in related field may be substituted for bachelor's degree and 7 years’ experience.
• Compensation Ranges - Oklahoma: $50,400 - $115,155

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the FAA's accounting practices and government appropriation processes.
• Experience with OMB Exhibit 300 and Exhibit 53, and the OMB Information Technology (IT) Dashboard tool.
• Ability to create and maintain detailed technical documentation.
• Proficiency in operations research tools, economics, and other quantitative techniques.
• FAA experience highly desired.

Overview:

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

 

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

Total Rewards:

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

 

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range:USD $50,400.00 - USD $168,910.00 /Yr.Equal Employment Opportunity:

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

 

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.