Defense Ops Research Analyst - Modeling & Decision Support

Malama Kai; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Malama Kai Technologies seeks a Business Research Analyst to apply analytical and quantitative methods that inform decisions for a Department of Defense customer. This role builds models and simulations and turns complex data into clear recommendations for Government leaders.

You will develop metrics, dashboards, and decision-support tools across cost, schedule, performance, and mission effectiveness, and prepare briefing materials for Government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Eight years of professional experience in operations research or quantitative analysis in DoD or federal programs.
• Proficiency with analytic tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, JMP and with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, or optimization methods.
• Familiarity with Simio, Arena, ExtendSim and visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with analyses of alternatives, cost analysis, and campaign modeling.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including briefing findings to decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Apply operations research methods to support Government decisions.
• Build, validate, and run models and simulations and conduct cost-benefit analyses.
• Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and options.
• Support analyses such as AoA, capability assessments, and mission analyses.
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and decision-support tools for leaders.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and technical documentation for Government stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Government, contractor, and cross-functional teams to gather data and align analytic approach.
• Document methods and results for repeatability and defensibility.

Skills

Python

R

MATLAB

JMP

Excel

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associate's degree or 4 years related experience

Tools

Simio

Arena

ExtendSim

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Malama Kai Technologies seeks a Business Research Analyst to apply analytical and quantitative methods that inform decisions for a Department of Defense customer. This role builds models and simulations and turns complex data into clear recommendations for Government leaders.

You will develop metrics, dashboards, and decision-support tools across cost, schedule, performance, and mission effectiveness, and prepare briefing materials for Government stakeholders.