LCAT 11-Operational Analyst

Apex Systems; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Norfolk, VA is seeking an Operational Analyst to support capability development and programmatic decision-making. You will contribute to Course of Action analysis using Operations Research methods and produce detailed analytical reports and decision briefs.

The role requires a quantitative bachelor’s degree or 5+ years in OA/Data Science, experience with stakeholder engagements, risk and cost/schedule analysis, and travel up to 60 days per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or equivalent 5+ years in OA/OR.
• Experience in military OA/Operational Analysis supporting policy or capability development.
• Experience designing stakeholder engagements to elicit objectives, assumptions, and risks.
• Experience developing data collection plans and assessment frameworks.
• Experience applying OR/OA methods to defence issues.
• Experience producing cost and schedule estimates and risk analyses.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Course of Action analysis using Operations Research methods to mature capability requirements.
• Plan and conduct research to assess qualitative and quantitative operational effectiveness.
• Interact with research entities and industries to study various alternatives and their impact.
• Support the creation of RFIs and surveys.
• Analyze risk, cost, schedule, and performance to inform decisions and briefs.
• Produce decision briefs, reports, and lessons learned summaries.
• Travel to meetings and conferences up to 60 days per year.

Skills

Operations Research

Data Science

Stakeholder Engagement

Cost & Schedule Estimation

Risk Analysis

Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis

Education

Operations Research degree

Mathematics degree

Computer Science degree

Engineering degree

Job description

# LCAT 11-Operational AnalystApply**Job#: 3051960****Job Description:** *Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.*Operational Analyst**Location:** Norfolk, Virginia (Onsite)**Clearance**: Customer requires all consultants to hold a minimum of an Active SecretRole OverviewWe are seeking an Operational Analyst to support capability development and programmatic decision-making. This role involves contributing to Course of Action analysis using Operations Research methods, planning and conducting research to establish qualitative and quantitative assessments, and interacting with various research entities and industries. The position requires producing detailed analytical reports, presentations, and supporting the continuous improvement of analytical skills and competencies.Key Responsibilities* Contribute to Course of Action analysis using Operations Research and Analysis methods to mature capability requirements.* Plan and conduct research to study and establish qualitative and quantitative assessments of operational effectiveness.* Interact with research entities and industries to establish the impact of alternatives on operational effectiveness.* Support the creation of Requests for Information and surveys.* Analyze the potential impact of identified risks and propose risk management approaches.* Elicit, review, and assess schedule and cost estimates to ensure quality and supporting evidence.* Analyze and document comparative assessments of cost, risk, schedule, and operational effectiveness.* Produce decision briefs, presentations, and written reports describing analytical outcomes.* Produce summary briefs of lessons identified to support continuous improvement.* Travel to meetings and conferences may be required for up to 60 days per year.Required QualificationsA Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or an equivalent quantitative degree is required. Alternatively, candidates with 5+ years of Operations Research or Operational Analysis experience conducting and leading analytical studies in a relevant military, strategic, political, or international environment will be considered.**Experience:*** A minimum of two examples in the last 10 years (at least 3 years combined duration) in military Operations Research, Operational Analysis, or Data Science supporting policy development, capability development, or acquisition. With a relevant Bachelor’s degree, 2 years of experience in the last 5 years is required.* Experience designing, leading, and facilitating structured stakeholder engagements to elicit objectives, assumptions, and risks in support of defence capability decisions.* Experience within the last 5 years determining Operations Research/Operational Analysis requirements, scoping problems, developing analysis plans, and delivering outputs that influence senior decision-makers.* Experience developing data collection and analysis plans or assessment frameworks.* Experience gathering evidence and scoring effectiveness through operations research and analysis methods applied to defence domain issues.* Experience identifying, assessing, analyzing, and communicating uncertainty and risk associated with project, program, or portfolio decisions.* Experience producing or working with cost and schedule estimates, including methodologies and processes.* Experience working in a strategic or operational military command or multinational organization.* Experience supporting project, program, and/or portfolio decisions through analytical assessment in the past 10 years.Preferred Qualifications* Experience using AI to support Operational Analysis (OA). *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Norfolk, VA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 14, 2026**Pay Range:** $60 - $85 per hour