Defense Analytics & Operations Research Analyst

Chimera Enterprises International, Inc (Chimera); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chimera Enterprises International, Inc (Chimera) is seeking Operations Research Analysts to provide quantitative decision support for defense R&D activities. The role involves using analytical methods to inform financial and operational decisions.

Ideal candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a technical field and at least 4 years of relevant experience. An active Top Secret clearance and strong quantitative skills are essential. The position offers opportunities to develop metrics and decision-support tools.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in operations research or a closely related analytical discipline supporting large organizations.
• Experience gathering data and constructing mathematical or statistical models to describe systems and support decisions.
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Use quantitative techniques to help leadership understand and manage complex programs.
• Support analysis of budget plans, execution profiles, and trade-off scenarios.
• Develop metrics, visualizations, and decision-support tools.

Skills

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with MATLAB, R, Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related technical field

Job description

Chimera Enterprises International, Inc (Chimera) is seeking Operations Research Analysts to provide quantitative decision support for defense R&D activities. The role involves using analytical methods to inform financial and operational decisions.

Ideal candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a technical field and at least 4 years of relevant experience. An active Top Secret clearance and strong quantitative skills are essential. The position offers opportunities to develop metrics and decision-support tools.