Intermediate Operations Research Analyst

About the role

The Operations Research Analyst (Intermediate) supports the NGC2 program within the US Army. They perform complex analytical assessments, investigate technical or operational issues, and provide structured, data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analyses using operations research, mathematical modeling, simulation, and data analytics
• Investigate complex technical or operational issues and provide structured, data-driven recommendations
• Use statistical, optimization, and decision-science tools to support program leadership decisions
• Support scenario analysis, risk evaluations, and performance trade studies
• Study processes, workflows, and systems to identify improvement opportunities
• Analyze the impact of new concepts, modernization initiatives, or operational changes
• Support modeling of system behavior, resource usage, and performance metrics
• Prepare technical briefings, reports, and decision products for government/client personnel
• Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Participate in meetings, IPTs, and cross-functional analytical reviews
• May lead or supervise small teams of operations analysts conducting analytical tasks
• Provide analytical guidance and mentorship to junior analysts
• Ensure analytical tasks meet quality, rigor, and documentation standards

Requirements

• Education: MA/MS/MBA from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Management Science, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or other quantitative/technical field
• Experience: 6+ years of experience in data analytics, operations research, or quantitative analysis
• Supervisory experience: At least 5 years in a supervisory or lead analytical capacity
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with analytical tools such as R, Python, MATLAB, SAS, or optimization/modeling software; strong understanding of statistics, linear programming, simulation, forecasting, or cost modeling; ability to develop, validate, and interpret analytical models and complex data sets

Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving and quantitative reasoning skills
• Strong communication skills for presenting results to senior stakeholders
• Ability to lead small teams and provide analytical direction
• Domain expertise: Experience supporting command-and-control, sustainment, readiness, or modernization programs; familiarity with Defense decision-making processes, JCIDS, or acquisition logistics
• Tools & Systems Knowledge: Experience with data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik); familiarity with simulation software (Arena, AnyLogic, ExtendSim); experience with machine learning or advanced analytics techniques

Desired qualifications

• Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Defense Acquisition University (DAU) coursework related to analysis or systems engineering

Pay

$70,800.00 - $139,300.00

Schedule

Full-time