Defense Operations Research Analyst | Active Secret

Apex Systems; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

HSA

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an Operational Analyst to support capability development and programmatic decision-making in Norfolk, VA. The role involves Course of Action analysis, qualitative and quantitative assessments, and collaboration with research entities and industries.

Responsibilities include producing analytical reports, briefs, and supporting continuous improvement, with travel up to 60 days per year. Active Secret clearance is preferred; Onsite location in Norfolk, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or an equivalent quantitative degree is required.
• Alternatively, 5+ years of Operations Research or Operational Analysis experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Course of Action analysis using Operations Research methods to mature capability requirements.
• Plan and conduct research to assess qualitative and quantitative operational effectiveness.
• Interact with research entities and industries to assess the impact of alternatives on operational effectiveness.
• Support the creation of Requests for Information and surveys.
• Analyze potential risks and propose risk management approaches.
• Elicit, review, and assess schedule and cost estimates with supporting evidence.
• Analyze and document comparative assessments of cost, risk, schedule, and operational effectiveness.
• Produce decision briefs, presentations, and written reports describing analytical outcomes.
• Produce summary briefs of lessons identified to support continuous improvement.
• Travel to meetings and conferences up to 60 days per year.

Skills

Operations Research

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Cost & Schedule Estimates

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Job description

Everforth Apex is seeking an Operational Analyst to support capability development and programmatic decision-making in Norfolk, VA. The role involves Course of Action analysis, qualitative and quantitative assessments, and collaboration with research entities and industries.

Responsibilities include producing analytical reports, briefs, and supporting continuous improvement, with travel up to 60 days per year. Active Secret clearance is preferred; Onsite location in Norfolk, VA.