Data Scientists/Operations Research Systems Analysts (ORSA) - (All Experience Levels)

Modern Technology Solutions - Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Annapolis Junction, MD

11-50 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking Data Scientists/Operations Research Systems Analysts (ORSA) to enhance decision-making and organizational learning for a large client critical to U.S. national security. The role involves applying advanced analytical methods and requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph. MTSI values its employees and offers a supportive work environment with excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative solutions for complex problems.
• Understand, identify, assess, craft, document, and/or employ advanced analytics.
• Use mathematics, statistical methods, operational mathematic techniques, engineering methods, and other scientific and economic principles to assess, measure, and describe opportunities, risk, performance, and effectiveness.
• Construct and execute methodologically sound quantitative and qualitative analyses in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Organize data and enable executives, managers, and technical directors in the accomplishment of critical missions.
• Lead, train, and facilitate teams through modeling and analysis.
• Facilitate decision-making meetings and analytic exchanges.
• Coach and mentor fellow members of the Data Science/ORSA profession.
• Support innovation and digital transformation initiatives across MTSI.

Requirements

• 6+ years of work experience in data science, operations research, or a related field, or a combination of 3+ years of work experience and an applicable Bachelor's degree; work experience shall include 3+ years in the Intelligence Community or comparable and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and teaming abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter, able to take initiative and accomplish work independently with minimal guidance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan