Operations Research Analyst

Venesco, LLC; Dayton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Venesco, LLC in Dayton, OH is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to provide advanced analytics in support of USAFSAM studies and operational readiness.

The role emphasizes designing scientific analyses, evaluating challenges, and delivering data-driven recommendations to government stakeholders and academic partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in operations research or quantitative analytics.
• Expertise in scientific inquiry, research design and quantitative methodologies.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and delivering evidence-based recommendations.
• Ability to evaluate challenges and propose operational solutions.
• Strong technical writing with reports, papers, and briefings.
• Experience with Python, R, Tableau, SAS Viya or Qualtrics; ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for collaboration across teams.
• Strong organizational skills, integrity and attention to detail.
• Eligibility for government systems access and NDA/background checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific analyses and operational research to support USAFSAM studies.
• Develop analytical approaches to complex research questions and challenges.
• Advise stakeholders on data-driven decisions and present findings to leadership.
• Produce technical reports, presentations, and recommendations to improve readiness.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Data-driven decision making

Scientific inquiry

Statistical analysis

Technical reporting

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, or related

Tools

Python

R

Tableau

SAS Viya

Qualtrics

Job description

Description

The Operations Research Analyst will provide advanced analytical and operational research support. The position is responsible for conducting scientific analyses, evaluating operational and aeromedical challenges, developing analytical approaches to complex research questions, supporting health and human performance studies, advising stakeholders on data-driven decision making, and producing technical reports, presentations, and recommendations that improve operational readiness and mission effectiveness across the U.S. Air Force. The analyst will work collaboratively with researchers, military personnel, government stakeholders, and academic partners while applying rigorous quantitative methodologies to support USAFSAM’s studies and analysis portfolio.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related analytical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in operations research, advanced analytics, or quantitative analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in scientific inquiry, research design, quantitative analysis, and operations research methodologies.
• Experience conducting complex analyses using large datasets and developing evidence-based recommendations.
• Ability to analyze operational, organizational, and research challenges and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Strong technical writing skills with experience developing reports, white papers, manuscripts, presentations, and briefing materials.
• Experience using or rapidly learning analytical tools such as Python, R, Tableau, SAS Viya, Qualtrics, or similar platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational abilities, initiative, professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Must be eligible to obtain required access to government systems and databases and comply with NDA and background investigation requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior military service or experience supporting Department of Defense, Air Force, or military research organizations.
• Experience with aerospace medicine, human performance, health surveillance, readiness, or operational health studies.
• Familiarity with healthcare, military personnel, or operational databases.
• Experience supporting scientific research portfolios and multidisciplinary research teams.
• Knowledge of health-related data analytics, epidemiological datasets, or readiness assessment methodologies.
• Experience briefing senior leaders and presenting complex analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Publication history in peer-reviewed journals, technical reports, or conference proceedings.
• Experience supporting government-funded research programs or federally funded studies.
• Familiarity with acquisition, project management, or research protocol development processes.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments involving sensitive or proprietary information.