Operations Research Analyst, Senior

Operations Research Analyst, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring a senior Operations Research Analyst to join our CENTCOM Analysis and Plans team. You will lead the evaluation of data assessment strategies and provide innovative solutions using mathematical modeling, AI, machine learning, and decision support analytics.

As an operations research analyst (ORSA), you’re passionate about exploring the root cause of an issue and then analyzing, reporting, and developing recommendations for a creative solution. We need a seasoned research analyst like you to help us solve complex problems for our clients. On our CENTCOM Analysis and Plans team, you’ll lead the evaluation of data assessment strategies such as mathematical and statistical modeling, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analysis, and decision support analytics processes to deliver solutions.

You won’t go at it alone; you’ll lead a technical team of contractor analysts, including other ORSAs, Data Engineers, a Software Developer, and a Dev Sec Ops  analyst to conduct research, prepare graphs and charts, and tailor quantitative and qualitative analysis to a broad range of complex military problems by designing, developing, and applying techniques such as probability models, statistical inference, simulations, and optimization and economic models.

Once documented, you’ll oversee the development of information displays, decision briefings, analytical papers, and will facilitate senior leader discussions to present results, collaborate with stakeholders, and hold various program meetings to improve program efficiency.

In this role, you’ll share your passion for analytics and statistics to devise modeling and measuring techniques using mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, operational mathematics techniques, and other principles and laws of scientific and economic disciplines.

Use your high-level operations research expertise to develop technologies and concepts that advance decision support and advanced analytics.

• 10+ years of experience with Operations Research Analysis (ORSA), Data Science, or Mathematics or Analytic Methodologies
• Experience with developing analytic methodologies, metrics, and decision criteria
• Experience with leveraging scientific methods to inform qualitative and quantitative analyses
• Experience with using automated statistical packages in support of analysis projects
• Experience with preparing and presenting senior leadership briefings and papers
• Experience with R, Python, or SQL, and a LLM such as ChatGPT or a data analysis software program
• Experience collaborating with analysts in an integrated development environment
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

• Experience with the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility
• Experience in decision models, code repositories, wargaming, simulation, resource allocation, survey design or analysis and interview techniques, data or information management, nodal or flow modeling, cost or benefit analysis, trending and forecasting, or geospatial analysis
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Salary is determined by various factors, including location, education, skills, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $ (annualized USD). The posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.