Operations Research Analyst 3

ITA International; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Life Insurance

401k retirement benefits with employer

Job summary

ITA International, a tech-enabled professional services firm, is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join our Fort Meade, MD team. You will analyze complex problems, develop mathematical or simulation models, validate data, and prepare comprehensive briefings for customers.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope polygraph and advanced degrees with significant OR experience, plus strong skills in data analytics, modeling, and leadership. On-site work at Fort Meade is expected.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI security clearance with Full Scope polygraph is required.
• One of the following degree paths with corresponding experience: Bachelor's with 15+ years OR Master's with 10+ years OR Doctorate with 8+ years in OR/Operations Research.
• Experience conducting analyses of management and operational problems using OR techniques.
• Knowledge of data collection, data validation and reporting.
• Experience leading project teams and presenting to customers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze management and operational problems and formulate mathematical or simulation models for solution by computers or other methods.
• Define data requirements, gather and validate information, and apply judgment and statistical tests.
• Verify and test models to ensure adequacy and determine need for reformulation.
• Prepare reports describing problems, evaluations, and potential solutions.
• Assist in evaluating implementation and effectiveness of research; participate in design and evaluation of models with limited data.
• Develop technical trainings for client personnel and support project teams; conduct data elicitation sessions and project scoping meetings.
• Prepare summary briefings and participate in regular customer engagements.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Mathematical modeling

Operations Research techniques

Data gathering

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research/Industrial Engineering/Management Science

Master's degree in Operations Research/Industrial Engineering/Management Science

Doctorate in Operations Research/Industrial Engineering/Management Science

Tools

Pandas

R

Python

Excel/VBA

ARENA

Octave

Tableau

Gurobi/CPLEX

EXTEND SIM

SIMIO

SAS

Stata

MATLAB

SPSS

Job description

Overview

At ITA International, we're 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're 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.

Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, "The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena." We're here, standing beside our customers, ready to serve and succeed.

ITA is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join the team at Fort Meade in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Responsibilities

The Operations Research Analyst analyzes management and operational problems and formulates mathematical or simulation models of problems for solution by computers or other methods. They define data requirements, gather and validate information, as well as apply judgment and statistical tests.

The Operations Research Analyst performs verification and testing of model to ensure adequacy, or determines the need for reformulation. They also prepare reports defining the problem, evaluation, and possible solutions. The analyst also assists in evaluating implementation and effectiveness of research. In addition, they assist in the design, conduct and evaluation of operational models where limited data exists to formulate a model.

On occasion, the Operations Research Analyst will develop technical trainings to help enrich the skills set of the client personnel as well as help support other project teams. The analyst will also conduct data elicitation sessions and project scoping meetings as needed. Lastly, the analyst prepares summary briefings that describe project problem statements, modeling approaches and proposed solutions as well as participate in regular customer engagement.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must have a TS/SCI security clearance with Full Scope polygraph.

The candidate must also have 1 of the following backgrounds:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Management Science, or related discipline. At least fifteen (15) years of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques is required; or
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science. At least ten (10) years of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques is required; or
• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science. At least eight (8) years of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques is required.

Other preferred skills include the following:

• At least six (6) years' experience in the application of M&S to Decision Analysis problems;
• At least six (6) years' experience in the application of M&S to Cost/Benefit Analysis problems;
• At least six(6) years' experience in using at least five (5) of the these: PANDAS, R, Python, EXCEL/VBA, ARENA, OCTAVE, Tableau, Gurobi/CPLEX, EXTEND SIM, SIMIO, SAS, NETICA, statsmodels, Stata, MATLAB, SPSS.
• Experience leading a project team of 2 people or more
• Experience in a few of the following areas:
• Gathering data needed to run models
• Developing mathematical or simulation modeling prototypes
• Preparing reports defining the problem, its evaluation, and possible solutions
• Designing and evaluating operational models where limited data is available
• Proposing potential mathematical or simulation modeling approaches to be applied to a specific problem
• Conducting analyses of management and operational problems
• Formulating mathematical or simulation models of problems for solution by computers or other methods
• Applying statistical tests to validate information

Benefit and Compensation Transparency

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

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

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.

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