Operations Research Analyst

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced professional in Huntsville to conduct baseline assessments of industrial capabilities by analyzing production data, maintenance metrics, and operational risks.

You will gather, clean, and prepare data to populate prioritization tools and analytical models, and help develop data dictionaries, database schemas, and API specifications for scalability.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyze production data, maintenance metrics, and operational risks.
• Experience developing and applying quantitative models or decision-support tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field as listed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct baseline assessments by analyzing data and operational metrics.
• Gather, clean, and prepare data to populate a prioritization tool and models.
• Help develop data dictionaries, schemas, and API specifications for scalability.
• Collaborate with data scientists, developers, and SMEs to build a robust decision-support system.
• Document technical specifications, methodologies, and workflows for the framework.

Skills

Data analysis

Quantitative modeling

Willingness to learn new software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or STEM

Tools

Python

R

APIs

Job description

Job Family

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do

• Conduct comprehensive baseline assessments of industrial capabilities by analyzing production data, maintenance metrics, and operational risks.
• Gather, clean, and prepare data from various sources to populate and validate a prioritization tool and analytical models.
• Help develop a data dictionary, database schemas, and API specifications to ensure the tool is scalable and ready for future expansion.
• Collaborate with data scientists, developers, and subject matter experts to create a robust, scalable, and defensible system for decision support.
• Document technical specifications, methodologies, and architectural workflows for the prioritization framework and tool.

What You Will Need

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding.
• Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or another relevant STEM field.
• Minimum THREE (3) years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in developing and applying quantitative models, decision support tools, or BCA methodologies.
• Proficiency with data analysis and willingness to learn new software platforms and tools.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience with Python or R for data analysis and modeling.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle practices, including defining requirements for configurable software.
• Experience developing or working with database schemas and API specifications.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with an ability to adapt to new challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting complex technical concepts and presenting findings.
• Interest in AI/ML applications, optimization, and simulation for industrial processes.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Rx
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account
• Dental/Vision & Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development
• Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Accommodation Contact

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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