Operations Research Analyst; Journeyman

Overview

ITA International is a tech‑enabled professional services company headquartered in Newport News, Virginia. We leverage subject‑matter expertise, data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities. With a global presence and a passionate team of over 200 ITAers, we’re driven by mission success for our customers in the arena. Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning and Software Engineering—enabling data‑ and tech‑enabled solutions that deliver real value.

Join our impactful journey at ITA International. ITA is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join the team in a hybrid position at the Pentagon. Please note this position is contingent upon successful contract award, expected late Spring 2025.

• Perform analysis applying appropriate scientific processes and modeling techniques.
• Conduct research initiatives and contribute to data analysis initiatives.
• Interpret information to assist management with decision making and/or policy formulation.
• Develop concepts for technical solutions to support a rapid, software‑development process.
• Perform analysis on current and projected operations to identify opportunities to improve performance and/or reduce cost.
• Design, develop, and apply a variety of decision analytics, mathematical and statistical techniques, modeling and simulation, and other analytic methods combined with judgment to solve complex operational and planning challenges.
• Develop prototype models/simulations.
• Modify and enhance existing analytic products.
• Assist in concept development, prototyping, testing, validation, and implementation of models/simulations informing decisions regarding operations, cost efficiencies, quality control, and system performance.
• Assess the problem and identify appropriate analytic method to address it (e.g., Monte Carlo simulation, discrete event simulation, optimization, decision analysis, statistical analysis).
• Assist in the development of assessment information, decision briefings, and analytical papers, and facilitate senior leadership decisions.
• Effectively brief both internal and external stakeholders.
• Present information in meaningful reports and presentation material.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Management Science, or a related field.
• 4–10 years of experience conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques.
• A Secret Security Clearance.

• Proficiency in developing decision support tools in desktop/cloud environments (local shared drive, SharePoint, cloud).
• Skilled use of MS Excel with Visual Basic for Applications, Power BI, and other MS Office tools to support collaboration and data visualization with globally distributed stakeholders.
• Skilled with programming languages, including Java, Python, VBA, C++, or C‑.
• Expertise with optimization and simulation analyses.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short‑term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401(k) retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

ITA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), ITA International would like to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you would like to preview the physical requirements for this position, or if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with ITA, please contact us by phone at 757‑246‑6781 or email us at HR@ita‑