Operations Research Analyst

ITA International; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

ITA International, a leading tech-enabled professional services company located in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking candidates with expertise in Operations Research and decision analytics. This role requires designing and developing optimization models and performing data analysis to tackle operational challenges.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 4-10 years of experience. ITA International offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k) retirement benefits, and a competitive salary range of $130,000 – $160,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of experience in Operations Research techniques.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Experience in decision support tool development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mathematical optimization and simulation techniques.
• Analyze operations to improve performance or reduce costs.
• Document analytical methodologies and results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Python

Operations Research techniques

Decision support tools

Advanced MS Excel with VBA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research or related field

Tools

Python

MS Excel

Power BI

Java

C++

C#

VBA

Job description

Overview

At ITA International, we are a tech‑enabled professional services company headquartered in Newport News, Virginia. We leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics, and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities. With a global presence and a passionate team of over 200 ITAers, we are driven by mission success for our customers – "In the Arena." Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning, and Software Engineering, enabling data‑ and tech‑enabled solutions that deliver real value.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and apply a variety of mathematical optimization, decision analytics, modeling, and simulation techniques combined with judgment to solve complex operational and planning challenges.
• Develop mathematical optimization models using linear programming and integer linear programming methods.
• Develop analytical models to support decision‑makers and analytical algorithms to support software development.
• Perform data analysis and develop simulation models.
• Modify and enhance existing analytic models.
• Implement analytical models using Python.
• Analyze current and planned operations to identify opportunities to improve performance and/or reduce cost.
• Assess operational questions and identify appropriate analytic methods (e.g., optimization, statistical analysis, decision analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, discrete event simulation).
• Elicit information and relative preferences from internal and external stakeholders.
• Assess information to assist management with decision making and policy formulation.
• Develop decision briefings and analytical papers to facilitate senior leadership decisions.
• Document analytical methodology, results, conclusions, and recommendations in meaningful summaries, reports, and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Management Science, or a related field.
• 4–10 years of experience conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques.
• Must meet all requirements to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency using Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in developing decision support tools in desktop/cloud environments.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel with VBA, Power BI, and other MS Office tools for collaboration and data visualization with globally distributed stakeholders.
• Experience with multiple programming languages, including Java, Python, VBA, C++, or C#.
• Expertise with optimization and simulation analyses.
• Secret security clearance.

Benefits and Compensation Transparency

ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees can expect a robust benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401(k) retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

Pay range for this position is $130,000 – $160,000 annually. The range reflects the complexities of government contracting, contract pricing, labor category requirements, funding parameters, and varying experience levels.

Application and Employment at ITA International

ITA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), we strive to make the application process inclusive. To preview the physical requirements or request an accommodation, please contact HR at 757‑246‑6781 or HR@ita‑intl.com.