OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

United States Department of Defense - Fort Meade, MD

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Fort Meade, MD

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

The Operations Research Analyst position at the Department of Defense involves developing and applying analytical processes, methods, and tools to support planning, evaluation, and documentation efforts. The role requires collaboration with team members to assess strategic guidance and integrate findings into the Department of Defense program planning process. The analyst will define project plans, schedules, and deliverables while ensuring that all analytical approaches and findings are documented accurately.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply ORA-based analytical processes, methods, and tools.
• Collaborate with team members to evaluate strategic guidance from higher echelons.
• Define parameters for and develop ORA-based analytical models.
• Integrate strategic assessment findings into the DoD program planning process.
• Define a detailed program of incremental activities and milestones.
• Translate requirements and objectives into specific project plans, schedules, and deliverables.
• Document and justify the accuracy of analytical approaches and findings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in operations research or a related field with at least 24 semester hours in relevant subjects including calculus.
• One year of specialized experience in operations research analysis, including conducting in-depth analysis and evaluating decision-making data.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with military operations and planning processes.
• Familiarity with DoD program planning and assessment methodologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.
• Eligibility for student loan repayment and advanced leave accrual.
• Potential for relocation/recruitment incentives for highly qualified candidates.