Operations Research Analyst

Sigmatech; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense and technology contractor in Colorado Springs is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to develop and implement mathematical models to solve complex problems. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with over 5 years of experience in operations research, and have strong quantitative skills. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and be willing to work in a secure setting. This role offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $135,000, depending on various factors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations research or related domains.
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data.
• Ability to work in a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical expertise in applied mathematics and operations research.
• Determine analytic rigor based on mission complexity.
• Effectively communicate results to diverse audiences.
• Coordinate with managers to identify and solve problems.

Skills

Applied mathematics

Operations research

Data analytics

Modeling and simulation

Decision analysis

Technical communication

Team leadership

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in operations research, systems engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

SQL

VBA

Excel VBA

Job description

Job Description

Sigmatech is seeking an Operations Research Analyst (ORSA) to join our team at Schriever SFB in Colorado Springs, CO.

Active TS/SCI Clearance Required.

Successful candidates should have a strong understanding of the development and implementation of mathematical and statistical models to solve various problems across multiple domains. Experience and familiarity with the space domain is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Application of Technical expertise contributing to projects which use: applied mathematics, operations research, data analytics, modeling and simulation, and decision analysis
• Determining the level of analytic rigor required for analysis based on the complexity of the mission area being assessed and the uncertainties of the supporting data
• Understanding customer requirements, adjusting analytical efforts to meet those requirements, and effectively communicating results
• Ability to coordinate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives
• Work as part of a contractor team working alongside a broader team of government and contract staff

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in operations research, systems engineering, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience
• Design of experiments experience
• Ability to lead a team of highly skilled analysts on projects with notable risk and complexity.
• Develops and implements new processes/procedures as needed. Provides direction/guidance as required.
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data
• Technical skill in operations research, modeling and simulation, computer science, big-data analytics, or similar disciplines
• Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to audiences of varying backgrounds
• Willingness to learn new technical and management domains
• The ability to work in a secure, confined location (i.e., SCIF)
• High motivation, creativity, and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment
• TS/SCI clearance required

Preferred Skills And Experience

• A Master's in Operations Research or a theoretical science field
• Experience in DoD space and joint force programs
• Programming experience with Python, MATLAB, R, SQL, VBA
• Experience developing and implementing mathematical and statistical models
• Experience with Excel VBA

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $125,000 to $135,000; however, Sigmatech considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, experience, education/training, key skills, location and often contractual requirements.

EEO employer

Keyword: Operations Research Analyst