Lead Operations Research Analyst - DoD Data & Analytics

Booz Allen Hamilton; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Operations Analyst and Research Analyst to tackle complex DoD problems. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, apply optimization, simulation, and machine learning, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

You will develop modeling techniques, analyze programmatic and cost data, and prepare briefs and presentations to inform decision making. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, and data mining.
• 7+ years of experience with analytical methodologies, including statistics, data modeling, forecasting, and optimization.
• 5+ years of experience developing solutions for advanced analytics or wargaming.
• Experience translating technical findings into reports for leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze, report, and develop recommendations on data related to operational metrics.
• Ability to collaborate with decision-makers about issues and solutions.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Python or R.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to evaluate data assessment strategies and apply techniques such as optimization, simulation, machine learning, statistical analysis, and multi-objective decision analysis to deliver data-driven solutions.
• Conduct research, develop graphs and charts, analyze programmatic and cost data, and prepare briefs, documentation, and presentations to inform senior DoD leadership decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and participate in program meetings to improve program efficiency and outcomes.
• Develop and apply modeling and measuring techniques using mathematics, statistics, engineering methods, and other relevant disciplines.

Skills

Data exploration

Data cleaning

Data analysis

Data visualization

Data mining

Statistical analysis

Python or R

Leadership in teams

Decision-making collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Operations Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a Quantitative field

Master’s degree in Data Science, Operations Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related Quantitative field

Tools

ADVANA (EDL)

Databricks

Qlik

Data Robot

Power BI

SQL

SAS

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Operations Analyst and Research Analyst to tackle complex DoD problems. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, apply optimization, simulation, and machine learning, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

You will develop modeling techniques, analyze programmatic and cost data, and prepare briefs and presentations to inform decision making. A TS/SCI clearance is required.