DoD Operations Research Analyst: Modeling & Decision Support

RiseMe; 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 methods that inform DoD decisions. You will build models, run simulations, and deliver clear recommendations to Government leaders, supporting studies across cost, schedule, and mission performance.

On-site at Fort Washington, MD, you will coordinate with government and contractor teams, develop metrics and decision-support tools, and prepare briefs and reports for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience applying operations research or quantitative analysis.
• Proficient with Python, R, MATLAB, or JMP and with Excel.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, or optimization methods.
• Familiar with Simio, Arena, ExtendSim, and Tableau/Power BI.
• Experience with analyses of alternatives, cost analysis, or campaign modeling.
• Strong written and verbal communication for briefing findings.

Responsibilities

• Apply operations research methods to support DoD decisions.
• Build, validate, and run models and simulations and conduct analyses.
• Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and options.
• Support analyses of alternatives, 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 on analytic approach.
• Document methods, assumptions, and results for repeatability.

Skills

Operations research

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in analytics

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

JMP

Simio

Arena

ExtendSim

Tableau/Power BI

Excel

Job description

Malama Kai Technologies seeks a Business Research Analyst to apply analytical methods that inform DoD decisions. You will build models, run simulations, and deliver clear recommendations to Government leaders, supporting studies across cost, schedule, and mission performance.

On-site at Fort Washington, MD, you will coordinate with government and contractor teams, develop metrics and decision-support tools, and prepare briefs and reports for stakeholders.