Operations Research Analyst

Information Technology Strategies; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Operations Research Analyst, where you'll leverage your expertise in economic analysis and cost modeling to tackle complex IT challenges. This role involves developing innovative models, ensuring project adherence to objectives, and applying advanced operations research techniques. With a commitment to excellence, this organization offers a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the government IT sector and enjoy the challenge of solving intricate problems, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace a career that combines analytical skills with real-world applications in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Medical/Vision options

Dental plan

Vision Materials plan

Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401K Retirement Program

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in operations research and economic analysis.
• Must have a current U.S. Government SECRET / IT-II Clearance.
• Knowledge of cost modeling principles and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop models utilizing simulation and apply operations research methodologies.
• Monitor project adherence to mathematical and programming objectives.
• Travel to client site in Washington, DC approximately 25% annually.

Skills

Operations Research

Economic Analysis

Cost Modeling

Statistical Concepts

Financial Analysis

Cost Accounting

Education

IAM Level III Certifications (CISM, CISSP, GSLC)

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2020 Certified Associate

Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)

Tools

Oracle WebLogic Server

Oracle Java SE

Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher

Job description

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiatives in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking an Operations Research Analyst to work for our company.

Summary:

• Must have a current U.S. Government SECRET / IT-II Clearance. (Sponsorship will not be provided)
• Provides experience in operations research related directly to economic analysis, cost modeling, and modeling of IT problems.
• Applies appropriate operations research modeling techniques to problems that model input, output, and logical flow in sufficient detail for programming.
• Monitors the mathematical and programming aspects of a project for adherence to the objectives of the model.
• Must be willing and able to travel to the client site in Washington, DC approximately 25% annually.

Requirements:

• Must have a current U.S. Government SECRET / IT-II Clearance. (Sponsorship will not be provided)
• Must hold one of the following IAM Level III Certifications: CISM, CISSP, GSLC.
• Must currently have or be willing to obtain one of the following certifications: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Foundations 2020 Certified Associate, Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administrator, Oracle Java SE 8 Programmer I, Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c Essentials (OEM 12c), Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher (BIP) 12c R1: Fundamentals, Oracle Planning 202x Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS), and Oracle Identity Governance 12c: Essentials.
• Must have 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be capable of developing models that can utilize simulation.
• Must be capable of applying operations research methodology to defining and formulating economic analysis and related benefit, cost, and risk studies.
• Must have deep experience in the principles, theories, procedures, and techniques of cost analysis, including statistical concepts (standard deviation, confidence limits, and expected value), financial analysis concepts (present value analysis, Return on Investment (ROI), discounting, and inflation), and cost-accounting concepts (depreciation, amortization, overhead identification, and distribution).
• Must have knowledge of principles of cost modeling.
• Must be willing and able to travel to the client site in Washington, DC approximately 25% annually.

Benefits We Offer:

• Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan.
• Dental and Orthodontia plan.
• Vision Materials plan.
• Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• 401K Retirement Program with company contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave.
• Semi-monthly pay cycle.

Information Technology Strategies (“IT-Strat”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital