Logistics Operations Research Analyst

Responsibilities

• Performing quantitative analysis, modeling, and forecasting to support planning, execution, and integration of logistics and sustainment services.
• Developing and refining Concepts of Logistics Support (COLS) strategies that incorporate commercial and asymmetric logistics models.
• Identifying operational risks, evaluating supply chain vulnerabilities, and recommending mitigation strategies for dynamic environments.
• Supporting the development of operational dashboards, data visualization tools, and performance metrics to measure sustainment readiness and resource utilization.
• Conducting scenario-based analysis, war-gaming simulations, and course-of-action assessments to inform decision-making under uncertainty.
• Collaborating with program management, engineers, logisticians, and mission partners to ensure analytical outputs align with mission requirements and strategic objectives.
• Documenting methodologies, assumptions, results, and recommendations in clear, decision-useful formats for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, or a related analytical discipline.
• 9+ years of experience applying analytical methods with 4+ years specific to logistics, sustainment, military operations, or defense-related domains.
• Demonstrated experience developing optimization models, decision support tools, or simulation-based assessments.
• Proficiency in tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, or other modeling and data analysis platforms.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Operations Research, Systems Engineering, or related quantitative field.
• Experience supporting logistics operations or planning initiatives.
• Familiarity with contingency planning, OPLAN/CONPLAN development, or Joint Planning.
• Knowledge of commercial logistics practices, supply chain resilience, and integration of civilian-military sustainment capabilities.
• Understanding of low-signature logistics, OPSEC planning, and operations in dynamic environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting logistics operations or planning initiatives.
• Familiarity with contingency planning, OPLAN/CONPLAN development, or Joint Planning.
• Knowledge of commercial logistics practices, supply chain resilience, and integration of civilian-military sustainment capabilities.
• Understanding of low-signature logistics, OPSEC planning, and operations in dynamic environments.

Clearance Requirements

Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance.

Physical Requirements

The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasional movement about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and/or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.