Operations Research Analyst, Senior

About the role

The Operations Research Analyst (ORSA) leads the Analytics Team in solving complex problems for clients. You'll work alongside the Analytics Team, operational SMEs, technology experts, and clients to plan analytic methodologies, conduct research, gather data, analyze findings, interpret results, and communicate findings to multiple audiences. You'll also develop and update web and cloud-based analytic apps, produce briefs, documents, presentations, and talking points, and present results.

Responsibilities

• Determine, employ, and lead innovative analytic methods delivering impactful solutions
• Develop and execute novel and innovative analytic and assessment processes in support of strategic campaigning
• Support the DoW as an operations research systems analyst (ORSA) translating operational requirements to technical teams and applications, while translating technical solutions to operational teams and functions
• Lead analytic teams in support of special operations campaigning, planning, and assessments
• Conduct evidence-based, qualitative, and quantitative analysis informing campaign planning, strategy, and resource allocation
• Program and use MS Office Suite and data science applications to analyze data and convey results
• Translate analytical requirements and concepts to appropriate methodologies, frameworks, and workflows to identify and decompose objectives, determine resource investments, and identify outcomes of those investments in the context of objectives and priorities
• Author reports, present findings to the GO and FO level, conduct quality control of findings, integrate analysis results with other staff processes, and build an integrated network of stakeholders in support of analytic efforts affecting campaigning and resourcing processes

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in developing and executing novel and innovative analytic and assessment processes in support of strategic campaigning, including campaign assessments and partner force assessments
• 3+ years of experience supporting the DoW as an operations research systems analyst (ORSA)
• Experience leading analytic teams in support of special operations campaigning, planning, and assessments
• Experience conducting evidence-based, qualitative, and quantitative analysis informing campaigning, planning, and resourcing decisions, including campaign plan assessment and partner force analyses
• Knowledge of service and joint G, S, and J5 functions, including strategy, planning, and assessments and service and joint G, S, and J3 functions including current and future operations, global force management, and resource prioritization processes
• Ability to translate analytical requirements and concepts to appropriate methodologies, frameworks, and workflows to identify and decompose objectives, determine resource investments, and identify outcomes of those investments in the context of objectives and priorities
• Ability to author reports, present findings to the GO and FO level, conduct quality control of findings, integrate analysis results with other staff processes, and build an integrated network of stakeholders in support of analytic efforts affecting campaigning and resourcing processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, or Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in developing and executing novel and innovative analytic and assessment processes in support of strategic campaigning, including campaign assessments and partner force assessments
• 5+ years of experience supporting the DoW as an operations research systems analyst (ORSA)
• Knowledge of OIE and IW G, S, and J5 functions, including strategy, planning, and assessments and OIE and IW G, S, and J3 functions including current and future operations, global force management, and resource prioritization processes
• Knowledge of Python, R-Studio, R-Markdown, R-Shiny, Tableau, PowerBI, VBA, Matlab, Git, and Simio
• Ability to determine, locate, and synthesize large volumes of unstructured data
• Ability to prioritize multiple work tasks and meet deadlines, deliver products on time and within budget, and to quality standards
• Ability to take initiative and provide solution options for unique challenges

SkillsUse of logic models, mathematics, statistics, engineering methods, economics principles, optimization, sensitivity analysis, deterministic and stochastic modeling and simulation, return on investment analysis, cost benefit analysis, risk analysis, heuristics, and multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA)

Subject matter expertise to inform planning, strategy, and resource allocation

Benefits

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role.

Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.