Operations Research Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 69,300 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, Virginia is seeking an Operations Research Analyst. You will conduct research, analyze performance needs, and collaborate with stakeholders to solve complex problems for clients, particularly in the Air Force.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, over 4 years of relevant experience, and must hold a Secret clearance. Comprehensive benefits are offered including health and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with Operations Research Analysis or Data Science.
• Experience with analytic methodologies and metrics development.
• Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyze performance needs of various capabilities.
• Develop results for presentation and document findings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve program efficiency.

Skills

Operations Research Analysis

Data Science

Analytic Methodologies

R

Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Systems Analysis, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

Job description

Job Number: R0243640

Operations Research Analyst

The Opportunity

As an operations analyst, you’re passionate about exploring the root cause of an issue and then analyzing, reporting, and developing recommendations for a creative solution. You’ll help us solve complex problems for our clients by evaluating United States Air Force capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a team to conduct research, prepare graphs and charts, and analyze and interpret performance needs of various capabilities. • Document findings and develop results for presentation. • Collaborate with stakeholders and participate in program meetings to improve program efficiency. • Use analytics and statistics to devise modeling and measuring techniques utilizing mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, and operational mathematics techniques.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with Operations Research Analysis, Data Science, or mathematical or analytic methodologies
• Experience developing analytic methodologies, metrics, and decision criteria
• Experience leveraging scientific methods to inform qualitative and quantitative analyses
• Experience preparing and presenting information to communicate assessment findings
• Experience with R, Python, SQL, or related software programs that analyze data
• Experience collaborating with other analysts in an integrated development environment
• Experience with survey design or analysis and interview techniques
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Systems Analysis, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

Nice to Have

• Experience with decision models, nodal or flow modeling, or trending and forecasting
• Experience with code repositories, data and information management
• Experience with wargaming, simulation, or geospatial analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Master’s degree in Operations Research, Data Science, Engineering, or Applied Mathematics

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Secret clearance is required.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement plans, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.