a. Summary. The defense systems analyst participates in studies and analyses of force structures, weapon system mixes, and cost effectiveness comparisons which support resource allocation decisions in programming and analysis sections located at top management levels and research and development activities.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Complete the Defense Systems Analysis curriculum number 817 at Naval Postgraduate School or equivalent postgraduate degree at a comparable accredited institution.

(2) Must have a secret security clearance.

c. Duties

(1) Participates in studies and analysis of material requirements and military force structures, comparisons of weapon systems, and weapon system mixes.

(2) Uses empirical data, economic theory, organizational theory, decision analysis, and mathematical and statistical techniques to establish the comparative factors and alternatives available to the decision maker.

(3) Provides technical support to associated staff sections in the review and evaluation of studies and analyses completed by other agencies.

(4) Reviews and evaluates systems cost estimates to include developmental, production, and life cycle costs.

(5) Assists the decision maker in defining problems, identifying alternatives, and formulating recommendations.

(6) Performs cost effectiveness and cost benefit analysis to support resource allocation decisions.

(7) Performs technical liaison with other military and governmental agencies which conduct analytical or evaluation studies.

(8) Performs any or all of the above duties and tasks in programming and analysis sections located at top management levels and research and development activities.

d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code

(1) System Analyst 161.167-010.

(2) Mathematician 020.067-014.

Information Derived From MCO P1200.7V Part 1. Current as of Nov 00