Operations Research Analyst

SAIC - Norfolk, VA

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Norfolk, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

SAIC is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of Fleet Experimentation Analyst to support the Naval Warfare Development Center, Norfolk, Virginia. The candidate will work as an integral part of the Navy Warfare Development Center (NWDC) N8 Experimentation Directorate and provide planning, coordination, and facilitation of experiments/events conducted as part of the Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) Program and other DOD/DON experiments managed by NWDC. NWDC's objective is to employ teams of expert personnel capable of planning and executing FLEX events while objectively collecting and analyzing data to develop findings and actionable recommendations to drive capability development, investment, and transition outcomes. This effort includes supporting NWDC in planning, designing, executing, analyzing, and reporting on FLEX efforts. The candidate will support FLEX efforts in the following areas: Experiment baseline assessment development, initiative development, event design and execution, data collection and analysis planning, post-experiment analysis, and reporting development. General support for all experiment administrative requirements linked to the execution of the event/initiative is also expected.

Responsibilities

• Support NWDC in planning, designing, executing, analyzing, and reporting on FLEX efforts.
• Develop experiment baseline assessments and initiatives.
• Design and execute events related to the FLEX program.
• Plan data collection and analysis for experiments.
• Conduct post-experiment analysis and develop reporting documentation.
• Provide general support for all administrative requirements linked to the execution of events/initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of recent experience in operations research; four (4) additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated understanding of naval warfare principles.
• Fleet operating, planning, and exercise experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and advanced writing skills.
• Ability to draft and deliver reports for senior officers and executive civilians.
• Ability to work in both team and individual environments.
• Must have TS security clearance with SCI access.

Nice-to-haves

• Former or retired Naval officer with operational experience in air, surface, or subsurface.
• Master's degree preferred with 8 or more years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge or experience with unmanned systems (UxS), intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) systems, fires, or naval weapons systems.