Operations Research Analyst

Radiance Technologies, Inc.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Radiance Technologies, Inc. seeks an Operations Research Analyst to join the Enhanced Modeling and Simulation team supporting DoD and IC stakeholders. You’ll perform modeling, simulation, and optimization to improve performance of military operations and decision support tools.

The role emphasizes rigorous experimentation, data-driven recommendations, and clear leadership communications across engineering, science, and management teams. Active TS/SCI is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in operations research, data analysis, or mathematical modeling.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research or related field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute simulation experiments to minimize compute time and maximize insights.
• Apply Monte Carlo methods, statistics, and OR tools to real-world scenarios.
• Model systems using Python, R, VBA, or MATLAB.
• Define data requirements, analyze datasets, and build recommendations for decisions.
• Validate models and adapt to evolving goals.
• Create reports and visuals for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Operations research

Data analysis

Monte Carlo methods

Statistical techniques

Experiment design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research or related field

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

VBA

Job description

Radiance Technologies is a 100% employee-owned company known for a workplace culture that values innovation, collaboration, and empowerment. We offer benefits that are second to none - full health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a generous 401(k), educational reimbursement, competitive salaries, and an engaging, team-driven environment where you can thrive. We’re currently seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join our Enhanced Modeling and Simulation (M&S) development team. You’ll work alongside a diverse group of software engineers and data scientists in support of the Joint Warfare Analysis Center and other Department of Defense and Intelligence Community stakeholders.

Benefits

• full health
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• generous 401(k)
• educational reimbursement
• competitive salaries

What You’ll Do

As an Operations Research Analyst, you’ll tackle complex decision-making challenges using scientific methods like mathematical modeling, statistics, and algorithm design. Your work will directly impact the performance and effectiveness of military operations through deep analysis, simulation, and optimization. Your day-to-day will include:

• Designing and executing simulation experiments that minimize compute time and maximize actionable insights
• Applying Monte Carlo methods, statistical techniques, and operational research tools to real-world scenarios
• Modeling systems and operations using Python, R, VBA, or MATLAB (preferred)
• Defining data requirements, analyzing datasets, and building recommendations to inform key strategic decisions
• Validating models and evaluating their effectiveness, adapting as needed to meet evolving goals
• Developing and applying tools such as PERT networks to plan and manage large-scale projects
• Creating detailed, insightful reports and visualizations for leadership and stakeholders
• Collaborating with engineers, scientists, and management across domains including defense, energy, health, transportation, and more

Essential Skills and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of developing process analysis methodologies or campaigns
• Expertise in design of simulation experiments to minimize compute time
• Experience with the Monte Carlo method, specifically, as applied to computer simulation
• Experience with Python, R, VBA, or MATLAB preferred
• Knowledge of designing multi-process analysis campaigns and simulation experiments
• Strong communication skills to present technical findings clearly and effectively
• Capacity to work through ambiguity, design experiments with limited data, and reduce concept uncertainty
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to translate business needs into actionable analytical models
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and taking the initiative without waiting for explicit instruction

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in operations research, data analysis, or mathematical modeling
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research or a related field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, computer science, etc)
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Desired Experience

• Prior work with advanced military concepts and technology development
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Familiarity with simulation environments and experimental design best practices

Why Radiance?

At Radiance Technologies, you won’t just be another cog in the machine—you’ll be a key contributor to projects that matter, surrounded by people who are passionate about their work and invested in your success.

Employee-Ownership

Radiance is a proud employee-owned company! Employee-ownership benefits both our customers and workforce, and ensures that Radiance doesn’t have to answer to stockholders or be driven by quarterly earnings reports. Thus, Radiance will always prioritize enhancing our customer’s mission over expanding our bottom line. We are singularly focused on providing our customers with game-changing solutions to their most challenging requirements. This is only possible because employee-ownership attracts the highest quality employees, empowers them to identify capability enhancements, and provides them with the freedom to take risks to deliver high-quality solutions. Employee-ownership also provides tangible and long-term financial security for our people and their families. Therefore, employee-ownership embodies participation, empowerment, freedom, teaming, excellence, accountability, mission focus, and security.

Our Culture

Our culture is driven by our commitment to our customers and our employee-owners. Our employee-owners thrive on entrepreneurship, empowerment, and mutual responsibility for growth and sustainability. Our culture consists of individuals who embody technical and leadership skills to deliver superior solutions to the nation’s toughest technical challenges. We believe building trust and credibility with our customers leads to long-term results. We invest in a superior technical workforce where leaders are developed, innovation is encouraged, and achievements are recognized. We seek innovative ways to improve, experiment, take risks, foster collaboration, and empower our employee-owners.

Our Values

Our values drive our culture, business model, and daily interactions. These values constantly remind us of who we are and what we do. Our employee-owners influence how we operate our business. We relentlessly pursue operating excellence by innovating, improving our processes, and reducing waste. We believe in being wise and ethical stewards of capital and resources. Our values dictate how we interact with each other and our customers, partners, and suppliers. Honesty, trust, humanity, alignment, and value creation require that we treat our employees with dignity and respect and provide them with fair compensation and equal employment opportunity. We believe in connecting with our communities and have a responsibility to be good corporate citizens, and we believe in sustainable business practices, which include supporting the environment and the communities in which we work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Radiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!!

Employee-ownership Radiance is a proud employee-owned company! Employee-ownership benefits both our customers and workforce, and provides them with tangible and long-term financial security for our people and their families.