Operations Research Analyst

Job Information

Requisition Number: 28635

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $ - $

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of

Experience:

Senior

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life‑cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an Operations Research Analyst (ORSA) to support the Joint Staff J7 Joint Concepts, Doctrine, and Education (JCDE) Deputy Directorate’s Futures and Concepts Division (FCD) in Suffolk, VA, or Northern Virginia (Pentagon). In this role, you will provide analytical support to the Futures and Concepts Division, contributing to the development and assessment of future joint concepts and Concepts of Operation (CONOPS).

This position applies data–driven analytical methods to evaluate the future operating environment, identify capability gaps, and inform senior leader decisions on future force design.

• Conduct analyses and evaluations of the future operating environment and joint concepts using a variety of scientific and analytical methods, including statistical analysis, modeling, and trend assessment.
• Support operational assessments by examining complex problems, identifying alternative approaches, and contributing to informed, data–driven recommendations.
• Assist in the design, planning, and execution of analytic events—including wargames and tabletop exercises (TTX)—by helping develop study plans, data collection strategies, and assessment frameworks.
• Apply operations research principles to develop or refine analytical methods, including the use of stochastic models, forecasting tools, and database manipulation techniques.
• Produce clear, concise analytical products, including inputs to formal reports, memorandums, and presentations that effectively communicate complex findings.
• Provide technical support in operations research and systems analysis, applying both quantitative and qualitative techniques to address future joint war fighting challenges.
• Participate in and lead small teams or task areas in support of broader program objectives.
• Travel as required to support Futures and Concepts Division priorities.

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Experience with, or academic exposure to, the development and evaluation of threat based concepts.
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation techniques used to build, test, and evaluate analytical models.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis methods to identify key variables and understand…