Defense Operations Research Analyst: Health Readiness

SIERTEK LTD; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SierTeK is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to support the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine by applying advanced OR methods to improve operational readiness and decision making. The role involves analyzing health and military datasets, leading studies, and delivering actionable recommendations to government researchers.

The candidate holds a Master's in a quantitative field, has 5+ years of OR experience, and can work across teams using Python, R, Tableau, SAS Viya, Qualtrics, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Systems Engineering, or a closely related quantitative discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in operations research, quantitative analysis, or scientific research.
• Demonstrated expertise applying operations research methodologies and rigorous scientific research techniques.
• Experience designing and leading analytical studies involving healthcare, operational, or military datasets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operations research studies supporting USAFSAM research and operational consultation activities.
• Analyze complex management and operational problems and develop data-driven recommendations for decision-makers.
• Apply scientific methods, statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, and OR techniques to healthcare and readiness challenges.
• Design and execute analytical studies using health surveillance data, medical records, personnel data, and other military datasets.
• Define research objectives, collect and evaluate data, identify analytical requirements, and recommend methodologies.
• Develop innovative analytical approaches and recommend alternative courses of action based on findings.
• Evaluate assumptions, validate analytical methods, and identify applicable emerging technologies.
• Provide analytical and research support to 711 HPW investigators and multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with government, academic institutions, and subject matter experts on OR initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, white papers, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Present findings and project status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Utilize tools including Python, R, Tableau, SAS Viya, Qualtrics, Envision, and related technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Operations Research / quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

R

Tableau

SAS Viya

Qualtrics

Envision

Job description

SierTeK is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to support the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine by applying advanced OR methods to improve operational readiness and decision making. The role involves analyzing health and military datasets, leading studies, and delivering actionable recommendations to government researchers.

The candidate holds a Master's in a quantitative field, has 5+ years of OR experience, and can work across teams using Python, R, Tableau, SAS Viya, Qualtrics, and