Operations Research Analyst

Title:
Operations Research Analyst

Type:
Full time role

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid

Description:
The client is seeking an experienced Operations Research (OR) Analyst to support extensive high visibility Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) efforts. As a member of our team, you will support aerospace technologies research in Dayton, OH, having opportunities to work in a dynamic environment, with state of the art simulation technologies, simulation integration experts, and military Subject Matter Experts (SME). This work focuses on conducting capability assessments for emerging aerospace technologies and ensuring related tools and methodologies are suitable for DoD Decision Support Systems.

Essential Job Functions:

As this Operations Research (OR) Analyst, you could expect to:

Collaborate with Principal Investigators and customer stakeholders to identify study requirements and develop relevant technical approaches.

Manage and contribute to the development and execution of MS&A study plans.

Collaborate with subject matter experts, such as pilots and technologists, to identify requirements for system implementation in models and simulations.

Coordinate with team members to contribute to execution of analysis of studies, analyze results, and prepare and present study findings.

Ensure application of MS&A best practices for all analysis efforts.

Some intermittent short term travel may be requested.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

At least a BS degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline and at least 2 years of related analysis experience.

Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Ability to apply leading-edge OR principles, theories, and concepts to study tasks

Ability to solve highly-complex OR problems.

Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.

Experience with engagement, mission, or campaign level simulation environments.

Ability to apply the scientific method to diverse MS&A efforts.

Scripting or Programming experience.

Ability to work well in team environments.

Ability to travel, if needed.

Desired

Skills:



An ideal candidate may bring the following attributes, although these are not firm requirements for consideration:

MS in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related technical discipline.

Familiarity with modern military systems, both foreign and domestic.