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Senior Operations Research Analyst

AFORGE LLC

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Job Requirements

Fort Belvoir, VA
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$125,000 - $150,000

Job Description

Position Summary

AFORGE is seeking a skilled Senior Operations Research Analyst to support a Government Agency at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

The selected candidate will apply quantitative analysis, mathematical modeling, and operations research methodologies to assess adversary Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) capabilities and vulnerabilities. This position will lead analytical efforts that use commercial and other relevant data sources to support Government mission planning, operational assessments, and informed decision-making.


Key Responsibilities

Lead operations research and quantitative analysis activities supporting CWMD mission objectives.

Develop and apply mathematical models, statistical techniques, and analytical frameworks.

Analyze commercial and other relevant datasets to assess adversary WMD capabilities and vulnerabilities.

Evaluate complex scenarios and identify patterns, trends, and potential operational implications.

Interpret model outputs and translate analytical results into actionable findings.

Develop analytical reports, visualizations, presentations, and decision-support products.

Evaluate assumptions, data quality, and model limitations to ensure analytical reliability.

Collaborate with data scientists, linguists, and other mission specialists.

Present research findings and recommendations to Government stakeholders.

Provide analytical guidance and technical support to junior team members.



Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

3–7 years of relevant professional experience.

Experience applying quantitative research methods and analytical models.

Experience collecting, evaluating, and interpreting complex datasets.

Ability to develop and communicate analytical findings that support operational planning or decision-making.

Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.

Ability to work onsite at Fort Belvoir, VA.

TS/SCI clearance required for classified work.



Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline.

Experience with optimization, simulation, statistical modeling, or decision analysis.

Proficiency with Python, R, MATLAB, Excel, or other analytical software.

Experience developing decision-support models and analytical visualizations.

Familiarity with DoD, Intelligence Community, or CWMD mission environments.

Experience conducting scenario analysis, risk assessments, or capability evaluations.
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