Operations Research Analyst
ITA International · Montgomery County, MD · 15 mo ago
AnalystFull-time
Responsibilities
- Analyzes management and operational problems and formulates mathematical or simulation models of problems for solution by computers or other methods.
- Defines data requirements, gathers and validates information, applies judgment and statistical tests.
- Performs verification and testing of models to ensure adequacy, or determines the need for reformulation.
- Prepares reports defining the problem, evaluation, and possible solutions.
- Affords assistance in evaluating implementation and effectiveness of research.
- Affords assistance in the design, conduct and evaluation of operational models where limited data exists to formulate a model.
- Develops technical trainings to help enrich the skills set of the client personnel as well as help support other project teams.
- Conducts data elicitation sessions and project scoping meetings as needed.
- Prepares summary briefings that describe project problem statements, modeling approaches and proposed solutions.
- Participates in regular customer engagement.
- The ideal candidate must have a TS/SCI security clearance.
- The candidate must have 1 of the following backgrounds:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science.
- At least five (5) years of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques.
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science.
- At least three (3) years of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques.
- Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science.
- At least one (1) year of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques.
- Other Preferred Skills Include The Following At Least One (1) Years' Experience In The Application Of M&S To Decision Analysis Problems; At Least One (1) Years' Experience In The Application Of M&S To Cost/Benefit Analysis Problems; At Least One (1) Years' Experience In Using At Least Five (5) Of The These: R, Python, EXCEL/VBA, ARENA, OCTAVE, Tableau, Gurobi/CPLEX, EXTEND SIM, SAS, NETICA, statsmodels, Stata, MATLAB, SPSS. Experience In A Few Of The Following Areas: Gathering Data Needed To Run Models Developing Mathematical Or Simulation Modeling Prototypes Preparing Reports Defining The Problem, Its Evaluation, And Possible Solutions Designing And Evaluating Operational Models Where Limited Data Is Available Proposing Potential Mathematical Or Simulation Modeling Approaches To Be Applied To A Specific Problem Conducting Analyses Of Management And Operational Problems Formulating Mathematical Or Simulation Models Of Problems For Solution By Computers Or Other Methods Applying Statistical Tests To Validate Information
Benefits And Compensation
- Medical, dental and vision plans.
- Life Insurance.
- Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable).
- Voluntary ancillary benefit options.
- 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions.
Application And Employment
ITI 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 ADAAA, ITI 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 ITI, please contact us by phone at 757-246-6781 or email us at HR@ita-intl.com.