External Job Posting Title Operations Research Analyst

Peraton; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks an Operations Research Analyst to support the Joint Distribution Process Analysis Center at USTRANSCOM, focusing on mobility analysis to improve global force movement and sustainment. Located at Scott AFB, Illinois, the role emphasizes end-to-end modeling, data integration, and analytic briefings for DoD scenarios.

You will apply linear programming, game theory, and statistical methods to deliver actionable insights, while supporting software validation and data source selection

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business or similar fields with 2+ years’ experience or a Master’s degree.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, quantitative reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for the Programmatic Division in US Transportation Command using modeling, simulation and optimization tools.
• Conduct data gathering and analysis across multiple sources for mobility and DoD scenarios.
• Develop modeling approaches and replicate outputs for mobility assessments.
• Review DoD mobility concepts and represent them within MS&O tool frameworks.
• Produce papers, reports and briefings describing study formulations and insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative reasoning

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in OR/IE/Math/Stats

Master's degree

Tools

Power Query

Maven Smart System

Tableau

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to work in the Joint Distribution Process Analysis Center (JDPAC) at USTRANSCOM with a mission to provide analysis support to improve the nation's ability to move and sustain our forces throughout the globe.

Location: Scott AFB, Illinois

In this role, you will:

• Formulate and produce comprehensive end-to-end analysis of mobility capabilities and requirements using U.S. Transportation Command approved suite of Modeling, Simulation and Optimization (MS&O) tools.
• Analyze actual and predictable interacting operational activities of business to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision making through the application of logic and scientific or economic disciplines and techniques.
• Devise modeling and measuring techniques.
• Utilize mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, operational mathematics techniques (linear programming, game theory, probability theory, symbolic language, etc.), and other principles and laws of scientific and economic disciplines.
• Provide analytic and model expertise to select data sources and incorporate data with modeling to provide replication of real-world model outputs for programmatic analysis to include such support as analytic support to command and DoD for JDDE mobility assessments in preparation of DoD scenarios.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide analytical support for the Programmatic Division in the Analytics Directorate of US Transportation Command using modeling, simulation and optimization tools.
• Provide testing and evaluation for software updates to the Government-Off-The-Shelf modeling and simulation tools.
• Support the Analysis of Mobility Platform (AMP) Setup Team (ASUT) with model setups to represent various Operational Plan (OPLAN) demand signals and Concept of Operations.
• Review, understand and represent DoD mobility concept of operations within the modeling and simulation tool framework.
• Produce papers, reports and briefings describing the study formulation, mobility demand signals and modeling and simulation insights.
• Gather data from variety of sources and conduct efficient data analysis of modeling and simulation results.
• Able to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverables.
• Have strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.#JDPAC

Qualifications

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, IndustrialEngineering, Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business or similar fields with 2+ years ’experience, or a Master's degree.
• Demonstrated capabilities working in a team environment with frequent customer contact and have excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative reasoning, mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• The ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience in any of the following:
  • Power Query
  • Maven Smart System (AI systems)
  • Tableau

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.