Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation

CAPE is seeking highly talented professionals with graduate education in quantitative fields, as well as demonstrated analytical ability. Since the issues CAPE works with tend to be broad, it is necessary to have a desire and ability to see the big picture and to rapidly acquire knowledge beyond a particular field of expertise. An excellent ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, is essential. CAPE has professionals in the fields of mathematics, physics, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry, aeronautical engineering, computer science, economics, and many other related technical fields. CAPE periodically has vacancies for Schedule B Excepted Service Operations Research Analysts in a variety of areas, which can include: Analyzing proposed systems related to intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (degree in the physical sciences, engineering, math, or operations research desired) Developing metrics for the Secretary of Defense Performing campaign analyses in the assessment of programs Preparing independent cost estimates of current and proposed DoD systems Analyzing proposed tactical aircraft systems