Operations Research Analyst 2

Operational Research Analyst

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph Required
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Are you a data-driven problem solver with a passion for tackling complex operational challenges? As an Operational Research Analyst, you will be at the forefront of using advanced analytical techniques, mathematical modeling, and simulation to drive strategic decision-making. Your expertise will contribute to mission-critical initiatives, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency for enterprise operations research projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze management and operational problems and develop mathematical or simulation models for solution.
• Define data requirements, gather and validate information, and apply statistical tests for accuracy.
• Develop, maintain, and update scenario runs to optimize decision-making.
• Conduct in-depth research on architectures and apply operational models where limited data is available.
• Run and refine mathematical and simulation models to assess operational effectiveness.
• Prepare comprehensive reports defining problems, evaluations, and recommended solutions.
• Evaluate the implementation and impact of research findings.
• Recommend specific computational methods for model optimization.
• Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy and adjust formulations as needed.
• Support the development of training materials on Operations Research techniques such as optimization and simulation.

Qualifications & Experience

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science with 10 years of relevant experience; or
• Master's degree in the above fields with 8 years of experience; or
• Doctorate degree in the above fields with 6 years of experience.

Technical Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in applying Modeling & Simulation (M&S) to Decision Analysis and Cost/Benefit Analysis problems.
• Expertise in at least five (5) of the following tools:
  • PANDAS, R, EXCEL/VBA, ARENA, OCTAVE, Tableau, Gurobi/CPLEX, EXTEND SIM, SAS, NETICA, statsmodels, Stata, MATLAB, SPSS.
• Experience supporting Enterprise Operations Research across various OR projects.
• Strong knowledge of different modeling techniques including statistical models, simulation, and optimization.
• Ability to gather modeling requirements from stakeholders and translate them into actionable insights.
• Experience preparing and presenting modeling results to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects that directly influence decision-making at an enterprise level.
• Be part of a dynamic, analytical team that values data-driven insights and innovation.
• Engage with top-tier professionals and leverage cutting-edge modeling techniques.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're ready to apply your analytical expertise to real-world operational challenges, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that drives data-driven excellence.