Operations Analyst Subject Matter Expert

ITA International; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Analyst Subject Matter Expert to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting operations analysis modeling and simulation for government and commercial contracts. You will develop, train, and implement data analytics tools, guiding efforts to enhance software and analytic products. The position requires a strong background in Operations Research and experience in decision analytics, mathematical techniques, and programming. If you're passionate about leveraging data to drive performance and efficiency, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability insurance

401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Operations Research analysis required.
• Proficiency in decision support tools and programming languages is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support operations analysis modeling and simulation for various contracts.
• Develop and enhance data analytics tools and processes.

Skills

Operations Research techniques

Data analytics

Decision analysis

Statistical analysis

Programming languages (Java, Python, VBA, C++, C#)

Proficiency in MS Excel with VBA

Mathematical techniques

Simulation analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science

Master’s degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science

Doctorate degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science

Tools

Power BI

MS Office tools

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

At ITA International, we’re a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics, and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities.

With a global presence and a passionate team of over 300 ITAers, we’re driven by mission success for our customers, “In The Arena.” Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning, and Software Engineering – enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value.

Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” We’re here, standing beside our customers, ready to serve and succeed.

Please note this position is contingent upon position vacancy, expected Spring 2025.

Responsibilities

Join a growing company to support operations analysis modeling and simulation for various government and commercial contracts. The Operations Analyst Subject Matter Expert is responsible for development, training, and implementation of data analytics tools and processes (collection, integration, visualization, analysis). The candidate will guide efforts to enhance software and analytic products:

• Develop concepts for technical solutions to support a rapid software development process.
• Perform analysis on current and projected operations to identify opportunities to improve performance and/or reduce cost.
• Design, develop, and apply a variety of decision analytics, mathematical and statistical techniques, modeling and simulation, and other analytic methods combined with judgment to solve complex operational and planning challenges.
• Develop prototype models/simulations.
• Modify and enhance existing analytic products.
• Troubleshoot and resolve modeling issues.
• Identify available tools vis-a-vis client data restrictions.
• Participate in model and software development processes.
• Lead concept development, prototyping, testing, validation, and implementation of models/simulations informing decisions regarding operations, cost efficiencies, quality control, system performance, etc.
• Assess the problem and identify appropriate analytic method to address it (e.g., Monte Carlo simulation, discrete event simulation, optimization, decision analysis, statistical analysis, etc.).
• Develop assessment information, decision briefings, and analytical papers, and facilitate senior leadership decisions.
• Lead analytic efforts and effectively lead small teams of analysts mentoring and assisting in their application of analytical skills across a wide range of disciplines.
• Effectively brief both internal and external stakeholders.
• Model the ITA core values of Quality, Integrity, and Respect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science. At least fifteen (15) years of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques is required; or
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science. At least thirteen (13) years of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques is required; or
• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science. At least eleven (11) years of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques is required.
• Proficiency in development of decision support tools in desktop/cloud environments (local shared drive, SharePoint, cloud).
• Skilled use of MS Excel with Visual Basic for Applications, Power BI, and other MS Office tools to support collaboration and data visualization with globally-distributed stakeholders.
• Skilled with programming languages, including Java, Python, VBA, C++, or C#.
• Expertise with optimization and simulation analyses.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred:

• Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert for contributions to the ORA field.

Benefit and Compensation Transparency

ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life Insurance.
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable).
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options.
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions.

Application and Employment at ITA International

ITA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), ITA International would like to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you would like to preview the physical requirements for this position, or if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with ITA, please contact us by phone at 757-246-6781 or email us at [e-mail].