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Operations Research Analyst SME

Battelle · Crystal City, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteAnalyst$230k–$328k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are currently seeking an Operations Research Analyst SME. This position is a full-time opportunity located in the greater Washington, DC area. Battelle's Infrastructure Safety and Security (ISS) business is pursuing a high-profile support program for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) client. The scope of this program includes a full spectrum of research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) support.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with Directors and test teams to develop and revise test reports, selecting and analyzing data from all test phases to assess Critical Operating Issues, systems under test, and related systems in realistic operational scenarios
  • Reviewing, editing, and advising on a wide range of program T&E and acquisition documents, including Operational Requirements Documents, Acquisition Strategies, Program Management Baselines/Plans, T&E strategies, Test Plans, TEMPs, test and system evaluation reports, LOAs, AoAs, and similar documents
  • Reviewing and commenting on program T&E documents and providing authoritative advisory guidance to government decision-makers
  • Helping develop and update internal and external T&E processes and policy documents to align with DHS directives and acquisition policy, ensuring decision-makers have sufficient T&E information for milestone decisions
  • Reviewing T&E processes and recommending improvements to program management and T&E execution, including internal process guides, best practices, and document workflows, using research of government and industry T&E and acquisition sources
  • Communicating findings and recommendations effectively in written and verbal formats to diverse stakeholders, including senior government personnel

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or equivalent credits/certifications with 20+ years of relevant experience
  • DHS T&E Level 3, DAWIA T&E Practitioner Level 2/3, and/or CTEP (Certified Test and Evaluation Professional) certification
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Prior experience supporting DHS programs
  • Experience with system-level analysis, system integration support, and understanding of threats and vulnerabilities
  • Experience with technical assessment and evaluation to support government technical experts in applying acquisition efforts and RDT&E toward accomplishing the DHS mission

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience supporting DHS programs
  • Active DHS Suitability
  • Experience with system-level analysis, system integration support, and understanding of threats and vulnerabilities
  • Experience with technical assessment and evaluation to support government technical experts in applying acquisition efforts and RDT&E toward accomplishing the DHS mission

Benefits

Battelle offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a flexible work schedule, enhanced work flexibility, paid time off, wellness incentives, and optional supplemental benefits. We also provide tuition assistance and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers.

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