Logistics Operations Research Analyst

MANTECH; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor seeks a Logistics Operations Research Analyst in Oahu, Hawaii. This position requires advanced modeling and analytical skills to support logistics and sustainment solutions, contributing to U.S. strategic objectives. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 9+ years' experience, including expertise in tools like Python and R. An active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory. The role involves risk assessment, scenario analysis, and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience applying analytical methods in logistics or defense-related domains.
• Experience developing optimization models or decision support tools.
• Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative analysis to support logistics and sustainment services.
• Develop and refine strategies incorporating logistics models.
• Identify operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Modeling and forecasting

Python

R

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research or related field

Master’s degree in Operations Research or related field

Job description

Overview

MANTECH seeks a highly analytical and mission-focused Logistics Operations Research Analyst to join our team in Oahu, Hawaii.

In this role, you will enable agile decision-making through advanced modeling, forecasting, and assessment of logistics, supply chain, and sustainment solutions. Your work will directly contribute to strengthening operational readiness and resilience in support of U.S. strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Performing quantitative analysis, modeling, and forecasting to support planning, execution, and integration of logistics and sustainment services.
• Developing and refining Concepts of Logistics Support (COLS) strategies that incorporate commercial and asymmetric logistics models.
• Identifying operational risks, evaluating supply chain vulnerabilities, and recommending mitigation strategies for dynamic environments.
• Supporting the development of operational dashboards, data visualization tools, and performance metrics to measure sustainment readiness and resource utilization.
• Conducting scenario-based analysis, war-gaming simulations, and course-of-action assessments to inform decision-making under uncertainty.
• Collaborating with program management, engineers, logisticians, and mission partners to ensure analytical outputs align with mission requirements and strategic objectives.
• Documenting methodologies, assumptions, results, and recommendations in clear, decision-useful formats for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, or a related analytical discipline.
• 9+ years of experience applying analytical methods with 4+ years specific to logistics, sustainment, military operations, or defense-related domains.
• Demonstrated experience developing optimization models, decision support tools, or simulation-based assessments.
• Proficiency in tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, or other modeling and data analysis platforms.
• High School and 4 years of additional experience or Associate's Degree and 2 years of additional experience may be exchanged in lieu of a required Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Operations Research, Systems Engineering, or related quantitative field.
• Experience supporting logistics operations or planning initiatives.
• Familiarity with contingency planning, OPLAN/CONPLAN development, or Joint Planning.
• Knowledge of commercial logistics practices, supply chain resilience, and integration of civilian-military sustainment capabilities.
• Understanding of low-signature logistics, OPSEC planning, and operations in dynamic environments.

Clearance Requirements

• Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance.

Physical Requirements

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.