Operations Research Analyst - Jr/Mid

$85,000 - $125,000/Yr

Cdd Spa - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Operations Research Analyst position at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) involves applying Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) principles to develop digital models and simulations that address complex national security challenges. The role requires collaboration within project teams to analyze large data sets and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders, contributing to SPA's mission of delivering high-impact technical solutions.

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 DoD Top Secret clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) access.

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 and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work