Operations Research Analyst, Senior

ManTech - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Operations Research Analyst will conduct and participate in analytical studies and assessments for the Naval Aviation Division, focusing on Air Force combat aircraft and weapon requirements. This role involves using various analytical tools and techniques to support decision-making processes and provide insights to Air Force decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and participate in short notice and long-term analytical studies and assessments using various tools and techniques.
• Lead and assist in the development of analysis plans for trade-off studies of Air Force combat aircraft and weapon requirements.
• Create and maintain input data for Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) and other computer simulations.
• Run AFSIM, analyze output data, and verify and validate results.
• Present analysis of simulation output, including insights, conclusions, and recommendations to Air Force decision makers.
• Attend and participate in meetings as a subject matter expert on AFSIM and air combat analysis.
• Complete required computer-based and in-person training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as mathematics, computer science, or operations research with at least 3 years' experience, or a Master's degree with 2 years' experience.
• Experience with Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) or Brawler Air Combat Simulation.
• Experience in modeling & simulation of modern combat aircraft and weapons employment.
• Experience developing study plans that include background, purpose, scope, critical assumptions, measures of effectiveness, and methodology description.
• Experience in programming in C/C++, Fortran, R, Python, MATLAB, and SQL.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.

Nice-to-haves

• Current Top-Secret clearance.
• Experience collecting and establishing the pedigree of input data and conducting risk analysis.