Operations Research Analyst Security Clearance

Position: Operations Research Analyst 2 with Security Clearance
Operational Research Analyst

Location:

Annapolis Junction, MD
Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Employment Type:

Full-Time About the Role Are you a data-driven problem solver with a passion for tackling complex operational challenges? As an Operational Research Analyst, you will be at the forefront of using advanced analytical techniques, mathematical modeling, and simulation to drive strategic decision-making. Your expertise will contribute to mission-critical initiatives, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency for enterprise operations research projects.

Key Responsibilities
* Analyze management and operational problems and develop mathematical or simulation models for solution.

* Define data requirements, gather and validate information, and apply statistical tests for accuracy.

* Develop, maintain, and update scenario runs to optimize decision-making.

* Conduct in-depth research on architectures and apply operational models where limited data is available.

* Run and refine mathematical and simulation models to assess operational effectiveness.

* Prepare comprehensive reports defining problems, evaluations, and recommended solutions.

* Evaluate the implementation and impact of research findings.

* Recommend specific computational methods for model optimization.

* Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy and adjust formulations as needed.

* Support the development of training materials on Operations Research techniques such as optimization and simulation.
Qualifications & Experience To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:
Education Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science with 10 years of relevant experience; or

* Master's degree in the above fields with 8 years of experience; or

* Doctorate degree in the above fields with 6 years of experience.
Technical Skills & Experience
* 4+ years of experience in applying Modeling & Simulation (M&S) to Decision Analysis and Cost/Benefit Analysis problems.

* Expertise in at least five (5) of the following tools:

* PANDAS, R, EXCEL/VBA, ARENA, OCTAVE, Tableau, Gurobi/CPLEX, EXTEND SIM, SAS, NETICA, stats models, Stata, MATLAB, SPSS.

* Experience supporting Enterprise Operations Research across various OR projects.

* Strong knowledge of different modeling techniques including statistical models, simulation, and optimization.

* Ability to gather modeling requirements from stakeholders and translate them into actionable insights.

* Experience preparing and presenting modeling results to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
Why Join Us?
* Work on high-impact projects that directly influence decision-making at an enterprise level.

* Be part of a dynamic, analytical team that values data-driven insights and innovation.

* Engage with top-tier professionals and leverage cutting-edge modeling techniques.

* Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
Ready to Make an Impact? If you're ready to apply your analytical expertise to real-world operational challenges, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that drives data-driven excellence.