Senior Operations Research Analyst

$115,000 - $173,000/Yr

MITRE Corporation - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Operations Research Analyst, Statistician, or Data Scientist at MITRE will engage in advanced analytical and mathematical techniques to address complex interdisciplinary problems within the public sector. This role involves applying operations research, statistics, and data analytics to enhance decision-making processes for various government sponsors, particularly in defense and public sectors. The position emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and the ability to present technical results in an accessible manner, contributing to impactful projects that aim to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced analytical and mathematical techniques to make difficult policy and acquisition decisions.
• Maximize operational effectiveness and efficiency to achieve high-quality engineering solutions.
• Present results in an intuitive, actionable manner for all sponsor audiences, regardless of technical expertise.
• Work independently and/or collaborate with a team of technical staff.
• Mentor junior staff in operations research and data analytics.
• Shape and lead projects in collaboration with MITRE staff and sponsors.

Requirements

• Degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent knowledge and skills in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years with a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience.
• Passion for applying operations research, statistics, and data analytics to real-world problems.
• Willingness to adapt and learn new techniques.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in operations research.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, methods, and tools for conducting operations research, statistical analysis, or data analytic studies.
• Experience in mathematical modeling, optimization, statistics, probability modeling, and simulation.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., RStudio, MATLAB, Python, Java).
• Experience with at least one simulation, optimization, or business intelligence platform (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX, Stella, Simio, Arena, AnyLogic, SimPy, RSimmer, SAS, Tableau).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Active security clearance preferred.
• Experience working with/for US Government agencies (e.g., FAA, DoD, DoE, DHS, Treasury, IRS).

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Exceptional professional development opportunities
• Culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth