Operations Research Analyst Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

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The Operations Research Analyst designs, develops, and applies a variety of decision analytics, mathematical and statistical techniques to address operational and planning challenges to facilitate senior leadership decisions. He/she provides unique and timely analysis on a range of pressing, operationally focused issues using multi-source data in the context of interdisciplinary techniques and methods.

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Demonstrates comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category.
Communicate an understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced. Structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.
- Ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
- Develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.
- Ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems. Provides guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies. Uses argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing perspectives.

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5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
Required Experience: At least 5 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
- Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
- At least 6 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
- Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or have associate’s degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an additional 4 years of related experience, for a total of 10 years, as a substitute to the bachelor’s degree.

Job summary 2

This is an new opportunity for an early career Operations Research Analyst to join our Operations Research department. We work independently, or lead a team of technical staff, interacting with high level sponsors. We apply advanced analytical and mathematical techniques to make difficult policy and acquisition decisions, to maximize operational effectiveness and efficiency, and achieve highest quality engineering solutions.

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Be passionate about applying operations research, statistics, and data analytics to real world problems
Support the development and application of a variety of analytical models to sponsor challenges, with a willingness to adapt and learn
Present results in an intuitive, actionable manner that can be understood by all sponsor audiences, regardless of technical expertise

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Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent knowledge and skills in a related field
Must be a US citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a US government clearance.
Evidence of knowledge of principles, concepts, methods and tools for conducting operations research, statistical analysis, or data analytic studies
Have experience in using tools and technique to do mathematical modeling, optimization, statistics, probability modeling, and simulation
- Demonstrated ability to use at least one modern programming language, simulation, optimization, or business intelligence platform (e.g., RStudio, MATLAB, Python, Java, Gurobi, CPLEX, Stella)
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
- Technical MS degree or PhD with one or more years relevant professional experience

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The Operations Research Analyst analyzes actual and predictable interacting operational activities of a supply chain organization to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision making through the application of logic and scientific or economic disciplines and techniques.

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Applies specific functional knowledge and working and general of supply chain industry best practices.
Applies leading-edge principles, and theories and contributes to the development of analysis principles and concepts.
May analyze or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.

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3+ years of experience as an operations research analyst
1+ years of experience with presenting, briefing, or communicating analytical research material in the Marine Corps, Navy, or DoD
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Access and Excel
Knowledge of probability or statistics, data analysis, data visualization, computational methods, optimization, stochastic models, simulations, and data science methods
Ability to analyze large, complex data sets and develop mathematical models to support a variety of client problems
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Science, and 3+ years of experience in a professional work environment
- Knowledge of Marine Corps Supply Chain functionality
- Knowledge of Marine Corps Secondary Reparable (SECREP) business rules
- Ability to take on multiple roles, including information management and analytic methodology development

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We're seeking an Operations Research Analyst. Come join our team of professionals that provide TSA with information to support the procurement/rollout of new screening technologies and procedures to keep our transportation system safe.

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Writing reports that explain data results and their associated impacts
- Creating test plans and data collection strategies
- Managing large datasets in relational databases (MS-Access and SQL Server)
- Conducting statistical analyses utilizing Python and/or R

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Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience or Master’s Degree with 3+ years of experience
Proven ability to prioritize and execute workload to meet requirements and deadlines
Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
- Must be able to obtain a DHS suitability clearance
- Due to clearance, US Citizenship is required
- Experience with Python and/or R

Job summary 5

Company seeks a qualified Operations Research Analysts to join our expanding team. Opportunities for career advancement, excellent benefits and stability are key advantages of our growing, employee-focused company.

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Analyze, engineer input, update process and disseminate intelligence and weapon system data via classified reports, briefings, database, systems and networks
Experience providing scientific and technical analysis of data (Intelligence, Engineering, Characteristics & Performance) in support of RDT & E or intelligence programs preferred.
Experience analyzing, engineering, updating and disseminating intelligence and weapon system data via classified reports, briefing, databases, systems, and networks preferred

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Education: Bachelor's Degree in STEM (additional five (5) years of job related experience may be substituted for education requirement). Experience: No experience is required.

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We're seeking an Operations Research Analyst. The Operations Research Analyst will participate in all phases of the G8 processes as exercised at the Service, Reserve Component, Joint, and DOD levels. The Operations Research Analyst will participate in operations research analysis, assessment, modeling and simulations, exercises, and capability development. The Operations Research Analyst will assist in the preparation and presentation of reports, briefings, and project deliverables.

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Supporting and integrating actions within the G8
- Conducting analysis and assessment on strategic documents, capability gaps, and supporting studies
- Supporting and participating in wargaming, modeling & simulation, and exercises
- Supporting capability document development and analysis

Requirements & Skills 6

U.S. Citizen
Must hold an active Secret clearance
Must possess proven analytical and strong organizational skills
Must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task across concurrent initiatives
Exceptional verbal and written communication and organization skills
Proficiency in MS Office products
- Must be able to travel
- Current Top-Secret clearance and eligibility for Sensitive compartmented Information (SCI)
- Proficiency in DOD tasking systems

Job summary 7

The Operations Research Analysts apply Operations Research and Systems Analysis methods to general research, test and evaluation analysis, strategic assessment, operational assessment, cost analysis, resource analysis, force structure analysis, and other analytic work.

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Applies analyses and assessments methods to problems regarding strategic and operational planning, current operations, emerging issues, requirements, acquisitions, and mission support
Conducts and manages experiments and tests
- Develops new concepts, methods, and techniques to solve scientific and operational problems
- Recommends research and development projects, and acceptance or non-acceptance of research products
- Manages scientific programs, projects, and activities

Requirements & Skills 7

Bachelor’s degree in required in one of the following disciplines: operations research, mathematics, statistics, industrial engineering, computational science, data science, computer science, quantitative economics, industrial or systems engineering, engineering, physics or other economics.
Operations Research is the preferred degree.
Commission as an officer in the Air Force Reserve

Job summary 8

We're seeking an experienced Operations Research Analyst to support extensive high visibility Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) efforts. This work focuses on conducting capability assessments for emerging aerospace technologies and ensuring related tools and methodologies are suitable for DoD Decision Support Systems.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Lead a study team to answer key analysis questions on new and existing technologies.
Collaborate with Principal Investigators and customer stakeholders to identify study requirements and develop relevant technical approaches.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, such as pilots and technologists, to identify requirements for system implementation in models and simulations.
- Coordinate with team members to contribute to execution of analysis of studies, analyze results, and prepare and present study findings.
- Some intermittent short term travel may be requested.

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The Operations Research Analyst applies mathematical principles to formulate and apply mathematical modeling to develop business processes to achieve better efficiency in our growing e-commerce and B2B business.

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Requirements & Skills 9

Masters in Educational Technology or related Quantitative STEM degree, knowledge UML required.
Extensive skill, knowledge, Complex Problem Solving, Mathematical Reasoning and experience are needed for these occupations.

Job summary 10

We're seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join our team.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Perform assigned segments or phases of larger assignments.
Conduct analytical investigations using scientific methodology and problem solving.
Analyze scientific data through computational processes; compare data from various reference sources or research agencies to identify correlating factors; and interpret the data and explain the mathematical or statistical techniques and limitations, and the significance of their use to the specific problem.
Perform, interpret, and correlate various calculations, analyses, and computations for unknown factors or relationships that are primarily matters of a factual nature or involve mechanisms that are well understood.
Learn techniques and gain knowledge through job experience and extended professional training that supplements technical understanding.
- Use computers and information technology and their varied applications to accomplish projects, designs, plans, and reports.
- Prepare required recurring reports, correspondence, and documentation.
- Plan and prepare special reports, statistical materials, and mathematical documentation. Recognize and apply an understanding of interrelationships among different functions and activities to determine the most appropriate technique for processing or presenting data.

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Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
- A 1-year trial period is required.
- Must be in good academic standing.
- A Pathways Recent Graduate Participant Agreement is required.

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