Operations Research Analyst

Abacus Technology Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks an Operations Research Analyst to support the TAAS program at Peterson SFB. This full-time role involves mathematical modeling, data analysis, and presenting results to leadership.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, identify risks and opportunities, and help implement optimized solutions. A TS/SCI clearance is required, with U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operations research, systems analysis, or management sciences.
• Must hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field with substantial math/statistics content.
• Ability to formulate mathematical models and apply optimization methods.

Responsibilities

• Formulate mathematical or simulation models and relate constants, variables and constraints.
• Validate and test models; reformulate as needed.
• Collaborate with senior managers to identify problems and objectives.
• Present results of modeling and data analysis to management.
• Support implementation of chosen solutions across the organization.
• Identify and track risks, issues, and opportunities in WS context.
• Apply OR techniques for predictive analysis of data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to the WS Worthiness Assessment (WWA) process.

Skills

Operations research

Data analysis

Communications

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Operations Research Analyst

Job Locations

US-CO-Colorado Springs

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to provide support for the Technical Advisory and Assistance Services (TAAS) program at Peterson SFB. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
• Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy and reformulate models as necessary.
• Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
• Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
• Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
• Identify and track WS's, including constituent systems, risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Implement Operations Research (OR) techniques for consistent, predictive analysis of data to identify WS risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Utilize and/or tailor identified risks for implementation into the WS Worthiness Assessment (WWA) process.
• Aggregate and document the results of RIO analysis for presentation to AFNWC/NC leadership for situational awareness and to support decision-making.
• Support WS lead Command, and program offices as directed.

Qualifications

5+ years experience in operations research, systems analysis, or management sciences. Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Math, Science, Engineering, or a related field requiring significant mathematics and/or statistics. Capable of working with the technical or engineering teams to ensure proper support. Able to formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. Experience collecting and analyzing data and develop decision support software, services, or products. Experience supporting NC3 or Air Force enterprise programs desired. Must be detail oriented and have excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. Must have strong communications skills and the ability to work professionally with all levels of an organization. Must be a US citizen and hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI).

The projected compensation range for this position is $90,400-$102,700. There are multiple factors that can impact a final salary, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (if remote or different from the stated location for this position), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Abacus Technology offers a benefits package that includes: Health and Dental Insurance; 401(k) and Matching; Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; and Professional Membership, Technical Training, Certificate, and Education Assistance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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