Operations Research Analyst — Decision Analytics & Modeling

Joint Research and Development; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

401K Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Joint Research and Development is seeking candidates for a contingent/future position supporting the DHS Science and Technology program in Washington, DC, with a possible hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on applying operations research methods to improve mission outcomes and support decision-making across multiple domains.

Responsibilities include data analytics, optimization, simulation, performance measurement, and evaluation reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years' experience in engineering or technical fields.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to analysis, evaluation, and development of data-driven solutions.
• Resolves complex operational problems using quantitative techniques (e.g., optimization, simulation, statistics).
• Applies OR principles to design, assess, and implement solutions across diverse areas.
• Provides analytical support across data analytics, economic/behavioral analysis, process modeling and simulation, performance management and decision support systems.
• Supports business process improvement and organizational effectiveness through modeling and forecasting.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Job description

Joint Research and Development is seeking candidates for a contingent/future position supporting the DHS Science and Technology program in Washington, DC, with a possible hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on applying operations research methods to improve mission outcomes and support decision-making across multiple domains.

Responsibilities include data analytics, optimization, simulation, performance measurement, and evaluation reporting.