Lead Operations Research Analyst - Geospatial Analytics

Herndon Solutions Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Herndon Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst / Team Lead to provide advanced analytic support for a federal client and to lead a small team of analysts. The role blends hands-on research, data fusion, geospatial and quantitative analysis with day-to-day technical leadership, work prioritization, quality assurance, mentorship, and delivery of analytically sound products.

The successful candidate will guide complex analyses, manage priorities, and communicate findings

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI.
• Experience leading analytic teams in dynamic environments.
• Ability to research, analyze, and integrate multidisciplinary datasets.
• Proficient in geospatial, temporal, and spatial data visualization.
• Strong written and briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical product delivery to support operational planning and decision-making.
• Guide evaluation of open-source, commercial, and client data to identify trends and risks.
• Apply geospatial, temporal, and quantitative analyses to produce actionable insights.
• Direct team activities, set priorities, allocate resources, ensure quality deliveries.
• Mentor analysts through coaching and collaborative problem-solving.
• Define requirements with clients and leadership to address mission challenges.
• Produce reports, briefings, metrics, and executive summaries communicating findings.
• Foster analytical rigor and quality control through sound tradecraft and development.

Skills

Analytical leadership

Geospatial analysis

Data fusion

Quantitative analysis

Mentorship

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Stakeholder communication

Research methodology

Tools

ArcGIS Pro/ArcMap

Analyst's Notebook

Google Earth

Job description

Herndon Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst / Team Lead to provide advanced analytic support for a federal client and to lead a small team of analysts. The role blends hands-on research, data fusion, geospatial and quantitative analysis with day-to-day technical leadership, work prioritization, quality assurance, mentorship, and delivery of analytically sound products.

The successful candidate will guide complex analyses, manage priorities, and communicate findings