Operations Research Analyst

Job Family :
Management Consulting

Travel Required :
None

Clearance Required :
Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do :

• Assist with modeling and simulation for base resiliency and wargaming.
• Support development of optimization models for resource allocation.
• Prepare visualizations and dashboards for leadership decisions.
• Help gather and clean data for simulation and analysis tasks.
• Participate in wargame capstone events and pre-event preparations.
• Document methodologies and maintain analysis tools.
• Assist in risk analysis and performance metric development.
• Support integration of simulation outputs into enterprise models.
• Collaborate with senior analysts on experiment design.
• Provide administrative support for analytics projects.

What You Will Need :

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research or STEM field.
• Experience with Excel and willingness to learn simulation tools.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Exposure to Python or R for analytics.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI dashboards.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn DoD data platforms and processes.
• Problem-solving mindset and adaptability.
• Familiarity with DoD or Air Force data environments.
• Understanding of risk analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of simulation software.
• Experience with data cleaning and preparation.
• Interest in wargaming and optimization methodologies.
• Interest in AI/ML applications.
• Basic knowledge of optimization algorithms.
• Exposure to cloud-based analytics tools.
• Experience with collaborative tools like MS Teams.

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What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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