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 at ManTech will be responsible for conducting and participating in both short notice and long-term analytical studies and assessments. This role involves utilizing various analytical tools and techniques to support the Naval Aviation Division in Arlington, VA, focusing on Air Force combat aircraft and weapon requirements, modernization, and acquisitions. The analyst will lead the development of analysis plans, run simulations, and present findings to decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and participate in analytical studies and assessments using qualitative, spreadsheet, and computer simulation-based analyses.
• 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 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, assumptions, measures of effectiveness, and methodology.
• 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.
• Experience in model manipulation and modification.