Operations Research Analyst - Associate Level

BB6 Defense; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BB6 Defense is seeking an Operations Research Analyst at Associate level to support space defense analysis in Arlington or Merrifield, VA. You will clean, aggregate, and analyze data, build dashboards in PowerBI, and develop quantitative analyses that give decision-makers a rational basis for action.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a Master’s degree in a related field, and about seven years of analysis experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Master's degree in Analysis related field.
• 7 years of analysis experience.
• Experience manipulating data from Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability and motivation to self-teach analysis skills aligned with analysis best practices.
• Expected to deliver in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Ability to combine and analyze disparate data for presentation to senior level decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, aggregates, and analyzes data in Envision Environment.
• Builds dashboards in PowerBI.
• Develops and implements new research objectives, establish project priorities, defines methods to approach and execute the study.
• Provides scientific conclusions and interpretations.
• Analyzes actual and predicted, interacting, and operational activities of a military, governmental, or business system to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision-making through the application of logic and scientific or economic disciplines and techniques.
• Participates in planning, scheduling, and coordinating selected analytical process phases or assists in working any selection of subcomponents of the process or system under analysis.
• Devises modeling and measuring techniques; utilizes mathematics, statistical methods, simulations, operational mathematics techniques (linear programming, game theory, probability theory, symbolic language, etc.) and other principles and laws of scientific and economic disciplines.
• Applies extensive technical expertise and has knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Guides the successful completion of analysis.
• Develops technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Work is performed without appreciable direction.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Quantitative reasoning

Self-learning

Education

Master's degree in Analysis related field

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Python

MATLAB

SQL

ENVISION

Job description

Operations Research Analyst - Associate Level

Location: Arlington or Merrifield, VA (Onsite)

Position Type: Full Time

Clearance Required: TS/SCI

At BB6 Defense, we solve problems before they happen, deliver results when it matters most, and thrive in high-stakes environments. We're building a team of mission-driven professionals who bring precision, agility, and expertise to the fight.

We are seeking an Operations Research Analyst - Associate Level to support space defense analysis. In this role, you'll clean, aggregate, and analyze data, build dashboards, and develop the quantitative analysis that gives decision-makers a rational basis for action.

What You'll Be Doing

• Cleans, aggregates, and analyzes data in Envision Environment.
• Builds dashboards in PowerBI.
• Develops and implements new research objectives, establish project priorities, defines methods to approach and execute the study.
• Provides scientific conclusions and interpretations.
• Analyzes actual and predicted, interacting, and operational activities of a military, governmental, or business system to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision-making through the application of logic and scientific or economic disciplines and techniques.
• Participates in planning, scheduling, and coordinating selected analytical process phases or assists in working any selection of subcomponents of the process or system under analysis.
• Devises modeling and measuring techniques; utilizes mathematics, statistical methods, simulations, operational mathematics techniques (linear programming, game theory, probability theory, symbolic language, etc.) and other principles and laws of scientific and economic disciplines.
• Applies extensive technical expertise and has knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Guides the successful completion of analysis.
• Develops technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Work is performed without appreciable direction.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.

What You Bring to the Fight

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Master's degree in Analysis related field.
• 7 years of analysis experience.
• Experience manipulating data from Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability and motivation to self-teach analysis skills aligned with analysis best practices.
• Expected to deliver in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Ability to combine and analyze disparate data for presentation to senior level decision makers.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Cyberspace Warfare, Military Communications and Data Management.
• Experience with the USSF, USSPACECOM.
• Expertise in satellite communications and satellite constellations.
• Experience researching, identifying, and making recommendations on resources and emergent technologies that may improve the execution of future year requirements.
• Experience developing display metrics generated from automated data sources.
• Experience with a cloud computing system such as ADVANA, ENVISION or PALANTIR.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering programs SysML, CAMEO, MagicDraw.
• Experience programming with Python, MATLAB, C++ and SQL.