Operations Research Analyst

St Inigoes, MD | Last Updated:
September 23, 2026

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

ANSER is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to support the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Webster Outlying Field (WOLF), Special Communications Mission Solutions (SCMS) Division. The SCMS Division operates as the organic Lead Systems Integrator (oLSI®) and provides in-service engineering, maintenance, repair, and rebuild of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5

ISR) systems.

In this role, you will formulate and apply mathematical modeling, analytical techniques, and other optimization methods to develop and interpret information that supports management decision-making, policy formulation, and other managerial functions. You will collect and evaluate data, develop decision-support products and methodologies, and provide analytical insights that support Division objectives and mission requirements.

• Formulate and apply mathematical models, optimization techniques, and analytical methods to support management decision-making and policy formulation.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and evaluate data to develop actionable insights and decision-support information.
• Develop decision-support software, services, tools, and/or products to address program and Division requirements.
• Develop and apply analytical methodologies, frameworks, and approaches to address complex Division objectives and drive measurable results.
• Analyze operational, programmatic, and technical data to identify trends, relationships, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and provide optimal time, cost, resource, or logistics networks to support program evaluation, review, planning, or implementation.
• Apply operations research techniques to evaluate alternatives and support effective resource allocation and mission planning.
• Translate analytical results into clear recommendations and decision-support information for management and stakeholders.
• Support the development of analytical models and tools that improve program planning, evaluation, and implementation.
• Reinforce Division information-sharing objectives by supporting an environment focused on net-centricity, data sharing, collaboration, and effective use of information.
• Develop methodologies and analytical approaches that promote consistent, repeatable, and data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with technical, programmatic, and Government stakeholders to understand requirements and develop appropriate analytical solutions.
• Prepare analytical products, reports, visualizations, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve analytical processes, information sharing, and decision-support capabilities.

• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate’s degree plus 4 additional years of experience related to the position’s duties; OR 6 additional years of experience related to the position’s duties in lieu of a degree.
• Experience applying analytical, mathematical, statistical, operations research, or optimization techniques to support organizational…