ORCA Operations Research Analyst

Systems Planning And Analysis - Alexandria, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Alexandria, VA

11-50 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Operations Research Analyst position at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is an entry-level role focused on modeling and simulation (M&S) to analyze military systems and capabilities. The analyst will be trained to use SPA's mission-level M&S software to conduct analyses for the Department of Defense (DoD), contributing to projects that involve U.S. and adversary military systems. This role is integral in shaping future DoD capabilities by providing data-driven insights and supporting decision-making processes related to resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• 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, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience and/or training in data analysis and visualization.
• Experience and/or training in Modeling and Simulation, Python, and Statistical programs.
• Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills; a short technical presentation will be part of the interview process.
• Meet the requirements for a DoD Top Secret clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) access.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Department of Defense Modeling and Simulation.
• Active DoD TS//SCI clearance with eligibility for Special Access Programs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $100K - $127K per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.