Operations Research Analyst

About the role

The Operations Research Analyst provides professional expertise in mathematics, operations research, and systems analysis for mission assurance, contract management, and procurement software applications. The role supports decision‑makers by setting project goals, defining metrics, and recommending actionable solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Perform advanced statistical and quantitative evaluations to develop recommendations, management methodologies, and implementation plans.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and oral briefings that summarize project status, results, and significant findings for senior leadership.
• Analyze and research sophisticated mission assurance and contract management system applications, applying cutting‑edge operations‑research techniques.

Required profile

• U.S. citizenship with eligibility for Non‑Critical Sensitive clearance and Secret access.
• Bachelor’s degree in operations research, mathematics, statistics, or a related field with at least 24 semester hours of quantitative coursework, including calculus.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑13 level, demonstrating application of advanced analytical, mathematical, or statistical methods.

Required skills

• Statistical analysis
• Mathematical modeling
• Operations research methods