Mid-Level Operations Research Analyst​/Secret

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 3+ years relevant experience, or a PhD. The degree should be in one of the following fields:
  Data Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in developing high-quality visualizations and reports using Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, Palantir Foundry, or similar tools.
• Experience in building enterprise-level data ETL processes with large datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to work with imperfect data from numerous sources, solve problems, and deliver valid results.
• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking, strong organizational skills, and effective task prioritization.
• Proactive, self-starter approach to seeking out tasks.
• Perpetual curiosity and motivation for continuous learning.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to persist in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Mission-focused and customer-centric mindset.
• Must be a great team player.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.

• Proficiency in building data transformations and visualizations in Palantir Foundry.
• Proficiency in using SQL, Python, and PySpark for data ETL processes.
• Familiarity with transportation modeling tools and USTRANSCOM information systems.
• Familiarity with Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE) and Defense Transportation System (DTS) operations.

Peraton is seeking a data-driven, highly skilled, and innovative person for an Operations Research Analyst role in the Joint Distribution Process Analysis Center (JDPAC) at United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM).

Location:

Scott AFB, IL

As part of the Operations Support Division, you will work with a dynamic team of active military, federal government employees, and other contractors to provide crucial analytical support that informs current and near-term global transportation operations for the United States Department of War.

• Apply data-driven analysis to USTRANSCOM operations to produce results and recommendations that advance the mission and help USTRANSCOM maximize its performance.
• Transform Joint Distribution and Deployment Enterprise (JDDE) execution, planning, and model data into compelling dashboards, visualizations, and reports.
• Evaluate information sources and curate the optimal blend that provides accurate, relevant, and timely insights for each use case.
• Construct, maintain, and improve data ETL processes in enterprise data environments using a combination of SQL, Python, PySpark, and low-code/no-code tools.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with our USTRANSCOM customers.
• Work proactively to gather analytical requirements and stay aligned with USTRANSCOM needs.
• Collaborate with teammates to facilitate recurring meetings, complex studies, force flow conferences, command exercises, real-world events, and responses to short-term requests for information.
• Communicate processes, results, and recommendations in an understandable manner with audiences of varying competencies.
• Consistently increase knowledge of JDDE operations to improve analyses.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant technological trends.