Operations Research Analyst - APM

$130,000 - $155,000/Yr

Systems Planning And Analysis - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join our Operations Research and Cyber Analysis (ORCA) Group. This position is critical in delivering high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. The ORCA Group employs simulation system products to support operations, experimentation, and the acquisition analysis process. As an Operations Research Analyst, you will apply Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools to identify and analyze trends in big data, solving real-world problems that affect national security. In this role, you will work independently and collaboratively within project teams to develop digital models of complex real-world systems using both commercial and proprietary software tools. You will design, build, and execute constructive simulations while applying best practices in the design of experiments. Your analytical skills will be put to the test as you analyze and synthesize large data sets using various analytic frameworks and statistical methods. You will also support the preparation of deliverables, including presentations and written reports, to effectively communicate your analysis-based findings and recommendations to sponsors and stakeholders. Balancing tasks across multiple projects concurrently and regularly communicating progress or challenges to task leads will be essential to your success in this role. At SPA, we are committed to providing a robust total compensation package that attracts and retains top talent. This includes competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, and a variety of benefit programs such as health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time off. The specific programs available may vary based on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $155,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital models of complex real-world systems using commercial and proprietary software tools.
• Design, build, and execute constructive simulations and apply design of experiments best practices.
• Analyze and synthesize large data sets with various analytic frameworks and statistical methods.
• Support the preparation of deliverables (presentations, written reports, etc.) to communicate analysis-based findings and recommendations to sponsors and stakeholders.
• Balance tasks across multiple projects concurrently and regularly communicate progress or challenges to task leads.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Math, Statistics, Engineering, Physical Science, Operations Research, Data Science, or related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in Operations Research, Modeling & Simulation, and/or Model-Based Systems Engineering.
• Experience in data analysis and visualization using Excel, Python, or R.
• Ability to develop and apply rigorous and methodical analytic approaches to problem solving.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills; a short technical presentation will be part of the interview process.
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility and favorable DoD Special Access Program (SAP) adjudication.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Math, Statistics, Engineering, Physical Science, Operations Research, Data Science, or related field.
• Familiarity or experience with DoD-preferred modeling & simulation tools (e.g. Cameo, AFSIM, STK, MATLAB).
• Active DoD TS//SCI clearance with eligibility for Special Access Programs.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Unpaid time off