Operations Research Analyst Senior

Steerbridge; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Federal Holidays

Job summary

SteerBridge Strategies in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Research Analyst to serve as a Subject Matter Expert, leading complex analytical efforts that support readiness, sustainment, and cost decisions. You will apply advanced analytics, modeling, and forecasting to inform strategic choices for defense programs.

This role requires a BA/BS and 15+ years of professional experience; U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Tier 3 investigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a related field.
• 15+ years of professional experience.
• Recognized SME with experience supporting high-visibility or mission‑critical programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of advanced analytical models, simulations, and forecasting tools
• Provide expert analysis supporting readiness improvement initiatives and sustainment strategies
• Advise stakeholders on cost, logistics, maintenance, and operational tradeoffs
• Guide analytical methodologies and ensure rigor and accuracy
• Mentor and oversee the work of less‑senior analysts
• Support enterprise‑level decision‑making through data‑driven insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a related field

Job description

SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

General Program Overview

This program supports a U.S. Naval Aviation organization by delivering advanced data analytics, modeling, and decision‑support capabilities that improve aircraft readiness, maintenance planning, and sustainment outcomes. The team works with complex, multi-source data to identify trends, forecast workload and cost drivers, and develop actionable insights that help leaders make better‑informed operational and resource decisions.

Work on this program spans data engineering, predictive analytics, logistics and sustainment analysis, and the development of dashboards and analytical tools used to improve mission readiness, reduce delays, and optimize long‑term lifecycle costs across aviation platforms.

Operations Research Analyst – Senior

The Senior Operations Research Analyst serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), leading complex analytical efforts that support mission‑critical readiness, sustainment, and cost decisions. This role focuses

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of advanced analytical models, simulations, and forecasting tools
• Provide expert analysis supporting readiness improvement initiatives and sustainment strategies
• Advise stakeholders on cost, logistics, maintenance, and operational tradeoffs
• Guide analytical methodologies and ensure rigor and accuracy
• Mentor and oversee the work of less‑senior analysts
• Support enterprise‑level decision‑making through data‑driven insights

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a related field
• 15+ years of professional experience
• Recognized SME with experience supporting high-visibility or mission‑critical programs

Additional Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 investigation
• Experience working with sensitive or controlled data

SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.