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Job Description
What you will do: Main Responsibilities
- Model Modernization & Technical Analysis
- Legacy Model Deep Dive: Conduct an in‑depth review of an existing Fortran‑based econometric model (Fortran 77, Fortran 90+, or similar) to understand its structure, logic, and computational methods.
- Assess whether the model’s calculations are correct, statistically sound, and aligned with DLA and Department of Defense priorities.
- Translate the Fortran model into a modern language such as R or Python, ensuring functional equivalence and improved maintainability.
- Work primarily on‑site at IDA to access and interact with the mainframe environment where the model currently runs.
- Produce clear, comprehensive documentation of both the legacy system and the modernized version.
- Critical Materials Prioritization & Econometric Leadership
- Lead Econometric Modeling for DLA‑SM’s efforts to develop government‑wide priorities for critical material risk mitigation.
- Serve as the authoritative source for inputs, assumptions, and methodological decisions used in econometric modeling aimed at prioritizing critical material risk.
- Ensure data readiness by confirming that all datasets used in econometric and linear programming models are formatted and structured for mathematical modeling.
- Support IDA by aiding in data sourcing, cleaning, and formatting to ensure consistency and usability.
- Conduct deep dives into existing mathematical components, model assumptions, and statistical methods to ensure accuracy, coherence, and alignment with DLA and DOW priorities.
- Provide expert communication. Deliver clear oral and written explanations of econometric modeling approaches, assumptions, and outputs to senior leaders, technical peers, and as part of the Biennial Requirements Report.
- Offer subject matter expertise for a limited portfolio of critical materials as needed.