Operations Research Analyst

Responsibilities

• Using statistical analysis, simulations, predictive modeling, and other methods to analyze information in support of USSOCOM processes and decision-making.
• Employing analytic and operational design methodologies to frame complex problems to help senior military and civilian leaders develop solutions and strategies.
• Providing analytical support involving mathematical modeling, statistical methods, and operational mathematics techniques such as game theory and probability theory.
• Transforming raw data into information and recommendations by gathering and identifying data variables within models using qualitative and quantitative tests.
• Researching, designing, and implementing algorithms to solve complex problems while programming in R, Python, or similar analytical languages.
• Using frameworks such as Spark and Hadoop to conduct large-scale data processing and creating data visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, or R Shiny.
• Applying systems thinking and value-focused thinking to facilitate clear force employment and resourcing decisions across tactical, operational, and strategic levels.
• Carrying out and supporting studies, war-games, and modeling efforts to assist decision makers in framing and solving complex problems.
• Refining and developing methods to display data and findings to facilitate senior leaders quickly grasping key findings from analytic work.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or related math discipline; OR a Bachelor's Degree in the same fields with 4 years of experience in Operations Research and Analysis in military matters.
• 5+ years of experience preparing written products for senior leader use and communicating at all levels in a highly professional manner.
• Experience conducting both quantitative and qualitative analysis and applying scientific methodology to discover and frame relevant problems.
• Proficiency in programming using R or Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas) and using data visualization tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or related math discipline; OR a Bachelor's degree in the same fields with 4 years of experience in Operations Research and Analysis in military matters.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with the Sponsor’s primary cyber risk and compliance automation tools.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD