Operations Researcher (Mission-Enabling Analysis) - Entry Level (Maryland)

About the role

NSA is actively seeking Operations Research analysts to join a vibrant community of mathematicians, statisticians, computer scientists, and other intelligence professionals to collaborate in both long- and short-term work to enable decision making and solve mission-critical problems.

Responsibilities

In support of the National Security Agency mission, Operations Research analysts leverage analytic tools and techniques to facilitate data analysis, advanced analytic tool development, process improvement, and decision analysis. Further, Operations Research analysts support the mission by analyzing, developing, and applying mathematical/statistical or computational methods and lines of reasoning as problem-solving approaches in various studies and analyses.

Operations Researchers at the Agency typically work multiple projects at any given time. In addition to supporting projects as a member of small project teams, they may lead small teams. They also assist leadership in defining new customer questions and determining the technical approaches. Analysts have the unique opportunity to hone expertise on a wide range of mathematical techniques as well as learn customer relationship development and project management basics.

As an Operations Research analyst, you will plan, develop, implement, document, and maintain methods, models, and strategies. Operations Research analyst responsibilities include:

• Evaluating and developing models (using mathematical techniques)
• Demonstrating knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of Operations Research in areas such as data analysis, optimization, modeling, simulation, network analysis and decision analysis

Qualifications

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Degree must be in Mathematics, Operations Research, Physics, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related STEM field. Degree(s) must include at least 24 semester credit hours (or 36 credit hours from universities on a quarter system) in advanced mathematics courses.

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL — Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience.

Skills

The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning who possesses strong communication (oral and written), problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal skills and is:

• able to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverables
• customer and results-oriented
• detail-oriented
• able to adapt to changing requirements
• able to work effectively (independently and/or within teams) across functional areas in a professional and collaborative environment

Knowledge and experience in analytic computer software, to include the Microsoft Office suite of tools plus add-ons, is required. Knowledge and experience in artificial intelligence methods or techniques is optional but will enhance the candidate's application for this position.

Pay

Salary Range: $87,362 - $123,388 (Entry/Developmental). Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).

Benefits

NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.