Operations Research Analyst, SME

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* Job Description:

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* Parsons is seeking an  
** Operations Research Analyst SME
** to support our cutting-edge  
** Drone Armor
** counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. This Subject Matter Expert will lead complex analytical efforts, including experimentation, simulation, testing, and data analysis, to develop actionable recommendations that optimize system performance, tactics, and operational effectiveness for Drone Armor.

** What You'll Be Doing*
* ** Subject Matter Expertise & Analytical Support*
* + Serve as a subject matter expert capable of handling tasks and answering specific questions related to operations research and assigned functional domains

+ Provide expert analytical support that may include physical experimentation, emulation, modeling, simulation, and testing of C-UAS concepts and systems

+ Analyze operational and test data, interpret results, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights

** Experimentation, Simulation & Data Analysis*
* + Design and support experiments, simulations, and emulations to evaluate Drone Armor system performance, CONOPS, and operational tactics

+ Apply quantitative methods and operations research techniques (e.g., optimization, stochastic modeling, statistical analysis) to complex problems

+ Assess trade-offs, risks, and sensitivities to inform capability development, deployment, and employment decisions

** Recommendations, Solutions & Decision Support*
* + Prepare recommendations and solutions for the specific areas under analysis, clearly articulating assumptions, methods, and implications

+ Develop decision-support products (briefings, reports, visualization) tailored to technical, operational, and leadership audiences

+ Support the refinement of requirements, CONOPS, and test plans based on analytic findings

** Leadership & Team Direction*
* + Provide leadership and direction to team members working on the same project, guiding analytic approach, methods, and quality standards

+ Mentor junior analysts and coordinate with engineers, testers, and operators to ensure integrated analytic efforts

+ Contribute to technical reviews, milestones, and customer engagements as a recognized SME

** What Required Skills You'll Bring*
* ** Education*
* + Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Operations Research, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 6 years of experience
** OR*
* + 10+ years of relevant operations research or advanced analytical experience may be substituted for education

** Experience*
* + Experience performing complex analysis, experimentation, or modeling and simulation in support of technical or operational problems

+ Experience analyzing data and interpreting information to generate recommendations and solutions for specific problem areas

+ Experience providing leadership and direction to teams conducting analytic or technical work

+ Experience preparing clear, well-structured technical reports and recommendations for decision-makers

** Technical Competencies*
* + Strong background in operations research, quantitative analysis, or related disciplines

+ Familiarity with modeling/simulation tools, statistical analysis software, or scripting languages used for data analysis

+ Ability to design and interpret experiments, simulations, and tests to answer operationally relevant questions

+ Strong communication skills for framing problems, explaining methods, and presenting results to varied audiences

** Security & Citizenship*
* + Must be a US Citizen

+ TOP SECRET security clearance

** What Desired Skills You'll Bring*
* ** Advanced Education & Certifications*
* + Advanced degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or related field

+ Training or certifications in data analytics,…