Operations Analyst

Operations Analyst I

The Operations Analyst I provides analytical support to help improve planning, coordination, and decision‑making for large organizations. This position applies mathematical, scientific, and engineering‑based analytical techniques to evaluate systems, processes, performance, and resource utilization. The role supports senior analysts through data gathering, modeling, and analytical assessments to assist Government stakeholders.

• Apply operations research methods to analyze organizational and system‑level challenges.
• Support studies involving planning, forecasting, scheduling, resource allocation, and performance measurement.
• Analyze logistics, supply chain, transportation, distribution, pricing, and production systems.
• Gather data and build mathematical or computational models to simulate system behavior.
• Use analytical techniques such as simulation, linear/nonlinear programming, dynamic programming, stochastic models, queuing theory, and analytic hierarchy process.
• Evaluate different variables and scenarios to compare operational outcomes.
• Interpret model results and assist in developing recommendations.
• Prepare written reports and support oral presentations of findings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or another quantitative field.

• 3 years of professional experience in operations research.

• Strong knowledge of mathematical modeling and analytical methods.
• Proficiency with tools such as Excel, MATLAB, Python, R, or similar analytics software.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and build quantitative models.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to support findings with clear, structured reasoning.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.

• Ability to collaborate with Government personnel, analysts, and program teams.
• Professionalism and attention to detail are essential.