Defense Systems Analytics Lead (OR/SA)

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 148,950 - 218,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Time Off

Professional Development

Job summary

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) invites applications for an Operations Research / Systems Analyst position within the Command, Control, and Communication Division of SEAL. The role focuses on advanced analytical methods, simulation, and decision support for defense programs.

You will mentor researchers, collaborate with SMEs, manage complex models, and contribute to whitepapers and proposals, with travel 10-25% as outlined. U.S. Citizenship required for federal contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience developing complex operational models, simulations, and decision-support systems.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary defense-related teams.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage all technical aspects of defensible decision making, including directing multiple lab resources for large scale products or system deployments.
• Manage sub-contractor resources supporting all system engineering areas.
• Develop and implement approaches to address the sponsors' needs within the contractual schedule and budget.
• Develop technical reports detailing models used and processes followed for developing a decision support solution.
• Review and verify work-products are consistent, accurate, and that they address the needs of the sponsor.
• Serve as a resource and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for operations research and systems engineering tools and technologies.
• Mentor and support the teaching and training of student employees and junior-level researchers.
• Significantly contribute to whitepapers and proposals.
• Lead development and deployment of predictive modeling and simulation tools for advanced operational decision-making.
• Drive technical direction for systems engineering and operational research initiatives supporting DoD missions.
• Mentor junior researchers and facilitate their growth in analytical tools, statistical analysis, and systems engineering.
• Oversee development of complex software solutions to model operational environments and provide defensible decision support.
• Act as the primary technical liaison with senior DoD officials, ensuring alignment with national defense priorities.
• Publish technical papers, present research findings, and participate in industry symposia to establish thought leadership.
• Lead proposal development and contribute to securing new research funding opportunities.
• Supervise multi-disciplinary teams working on high-profile DoD programs and ensure deliverables meet technical quality standards.

Skills

Operational modeling

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research/Math/IE/CS/Data Analytics/Physics/Applied Math/EE

Master's degree in Operations Research/Math/IE/CS/Data Analytics/Physics/Applied Math/EE

PhD in Operations Research/Math/IE/CS/Data Analytics/Physics/Applied Math/EE

Job description

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) invites applications for an Operations Research / Systems Analyst position within the Command, Control, and Communication Division of SEAL. The role focuses on advanced analytical methods, simulation, and decision support for defense programs.

You will mentor researchers, collaborate with SMEs, manage complex models, and contribute to whitepapers and proposals, with travel 10-25% as outlined. U.S. Citizenship required for federal contracts.