Operations Research Analyst

About the role

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness Consulting. Travel Required: Up to 10%. Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Secret.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive baseline assessments of industrial capabilities by analyzing production data, maintenance metrics, and operational risks.
• Gather, clean, and prepare data from various sources to populate and validate a prioritization tool and analytical models.
• Help develop a data dictionary, database schemas, and API specifications to ensure the tool is scalable and ready for future expansion.
• Collaborate with data scientists, developers, and subject matter experts to create a robust, scalable, and defensible system for decision support.
• Document technical specifications, methodologies, and architectural workflows for the prioritization framework and tool.

Requirements

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or another relevant STEM field.
• Minimum THREE (3) years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in developing and applying quantitative models, decision support tools, or BCA methodologies.
• Proficiency with data analysis and willingness to learn new software platforms and tools.

Skills

• Experience with Python or R for data analysis and modeling.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle practices, including defining requirements for configurable software.
• Experience developing or working with database schemas and API specifications.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with an ability to adapt to new challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting complex technical concepts and presenting findings.
• Interest in AI/ML applications, optimization, and simulation for industrial processes.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend