Cost Research Analysts
Bob Koury
Senior Cost Research Analyst
Years of Experience: 26
Areas of Coverage: Senior Cost Research Analyst at PRICE Systems
Roles and Responsibilities:
Mr. Koury is responsible for the development of cost methodologies and analysis.
Cost Estimating Accomplishments:
- During his assignment to The Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations US Army Europe he was responsible for costing and analyzing the US Army Europe's Force Modernization plan for new weapon systems.
- While At the US Army Concepts Analysis Agency Mr. Koury conducted research and analysis in combat weapon systems affordability and trade-off analyses.
- He was a primary author of the US Army's Value Added Analysis process and techniques for the prioritization of the acquisition portion of the Army's Program Objective Memorandum.
- Principal Investigator, US Army Software Lifecycle Affordability Management Phase I Study
- While at Lockheed Martin he was the manager of the Sea Based Missile Defense Studies and Analysis group conducting concept, performance, and affordability analyses.
- Progressed to the role of Chief Scientist for System of Systems Engineering for MS2.
Publications:
- Joseph E. Uzdzinski, Timothy J. Sullivan, Robert R. Koury, "Sea-Based Missile Defense System Effectiveness Analysis" Lockheed Martin, USA, Summer Computer Simulation Conference 2003
- Loerch, A., R. Koury, and D. Maxwell. [1999]. "Value Added Analysis for Army Equipment Modernization," Naval Research Logistics, Vol. 46, No. 3, pp. 233-253.
- David R. Durda, Robert R. Koury "BroadCAST - ARSI Combat Development Environment Project " US Army TRADOC Analysis Ctr., Simulations Division, WSMR, NM 88002-5502, INFORMS Dallas 1997 Military Applications Society
- Robert R. Koury and Daniel T. Maxwell, "Value Added Analysis for Army Equipment" Military Operations Research Society Symposium, June 1992
- Robert R Koury, "Army Program Value Added Analysis 90-97 (VAA 90-97)", Army Concepts Analysis Agency Bethesda MD Aug 1991
Professional Certifications/Awards:
- 2006 Designated A Lockheed Martin Senior Fellow
- 1992 US Army Dr. Wilbur B. Payne Memorial Team Award for Excellence in Analysis
Education:
- FORMAL:
- MA National Defense and Strategic Studies, Naval War College, 1988
- M.Sc. System Management, University of So. California, 1980
- BS Natural Resources Management, California Polytechnic SLO, 1972
- PROFESSIONAL:
- Latest Research, What are you working on now:
- Total Ownership Cost structure and methods
- Mapping of TruePlanning output to the US Army's Cost Element Structure
- Developing a standardized O & M Cost Element Structure for NASA
Latest Blogs:
"The Affordability Challenge"
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