Research Analyst - Operations

McLaughlin Research Corporation is looking to hire a Research Analyst - Operations. This position will involve developing and applying mathematical modeling, data analysis, and optimization methodologies to support management decision-making, policy development, and the design of efficient operational, logistical, and decision-support solutions across multiple departments within Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport. Operations research analysts help determine better ways to coordinate and manage large organizations that require the effective use of money, materials, equipment, and people. This is accomplished by applying analytical methods from mathematics, science, and engineering. Operations research analysts may be concerned with diverse issues such as top-level strategy, planning, forecasting, resource allocation, performance measurement, scheduling, the design of production facilities and systems, supply chain management, pricing, transportation and distribution, and the analysis of large databases. Analysts gather information, then select the most appropriate analytical technique. Analysts can use any of several techniques, including simulation, linear and nonlinear programming, dynamic programming, queuing and other stochastic-process models, and the analytic hierarchy process. Most techniques involve the construction of mathematical models that attempt to describe the system being studied. The use of models enables the analyst to assign values to the different components and clarify the relationships among them. The values can be altered to examine what may happen to the system under different circumstances.


Job Requirements

CODE 20: Test & Evaluation (T&E) Department: This Department plans, organizes, directs and controls NUWC Division Keyport’s capabilities in Undersea Warfare T&E, performance assessment, and assurance capabilities for acquisition and Fleet customers.

CODE 30: Undersea Weapons Department: This Department plans, organizes, directs and controls NUWC Division Keyport’s efforts in support of this Center’s fielding and sustainment role for Weapon Systems. Provides In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA), maintenance, and repair support for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)and Undersea Warfare (USW) systems for U.S. Fleet and Foreign Military customers. Systems include in-service and developmental Heavyweight and Lightweight orpedoes, various Mine Systems, and other ASW/USW systems as assigned.

CODE 40: Undersea Systems & Sustainment Engineering Department: This Department plans, organizes, directs and controls NUWC Division Keyport’s efforts to ensure Fleet Operational Readiness through Life-Cycle Support of Combat and Weapons systems. Provides ISEA and other Technical Authority functions as assigned including design, production, test, fielding, sustainment, and improvement modifications.

CODE 50: Unmanned and Theater Undersea Warfare Systems Department: This Department plans, organizes, directs and controls NUWC Division Keyport’s efforts to accelerate the Navy’s ubiquitous use of Unmanned Systems with a comprehensive suite of capabilities that sustain operational readiness and promote rapid integration of military utility into the fleet. Provides systems and project engineering leadership for assigned Integrated Warfare Systems technical programs. Provides ISEA and other Technical Authority (TA) functions as assigned including design, production, test, fielding, sustainment, and improvement modifications.

Education:

Bachelor's level degree in an Engineering discipline, Physics or Mathematics.
Experience:
Senior Level - 7 years professional experience.
Journeyman Level- 3 years professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a mastery of Microsoft Power BI and Power Apps to develop dashboards and business applications that support project scheduling, performance tracking, metrics analysis, and financial management/reporting.

Be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate complex technical concepts and requirements effectively across diverse stakeholders, translating operational and analytical needs into the design and development of dashboards, applications, and data visualizations in situations where end-state displays are not yet fully defined.

U.S. Navy submarine/underwater warfare system experience a plus.

McLaughlin Research Corporation offers a competitive benefit plan to employees and their eligible family members that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, paid holidays, accrued leave, accrued vacation, 401K, profit sharing, as well as, any other state or federally required benefits.