Operations Research Analyst, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Operations Analyst and Research Analyst to tackle complex DoD problems. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, apply optimization, simulation, and machine learning, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

You will develop modeling techniques, analyze programmatic and cost data, and prepare briefs and presentations to inform decision making. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, and data mining.
• 7+ years of experience with analytical methodologies, including statistics, data modeling, forecasting, and optimization.
• 5+ years of experience developing solutions for advanced analytics or wargaming.
• Experience translating technical findings into reports for leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze, report, and develop recommendations on data related to operational metrics.
• Ability to collaborate with decision-makers about issues and solutions.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Python or R.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to evaluate data assessment strategies and apply techniques such as optimization, simulation, machine learning, statistical analysis, and multi-objective decision analysis to deliver data-driven solutions.
• Conduct research, develop graphs and charts, analyze programmatic and cost data, and prepare briefs, documentation, and presentations to inform senior DoD leadership decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and participate in program meetings to improve program efficiency and outcomes.
• Develop and apply modeling and measuring techniques using mathematics, statistics, engineering methods, and other relevant disciplines.

Skills

Data exploration

Data cleaning

Data analysis

Data visualization

Data mining

Statistical analysis

Python or R

Leadership in teams

Decision-making collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Operations Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a Quantitative field

Master’s degree in Data Science, Operations Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related Quantitative field

Tools

ADVANA (EDL)

Databricks

Qlik

Data Robot

Power BI

SQL

SAS

Job description

Overview

As an Operations Analyst, you’re passionate about exploring the root cause of an issue and then analyzing, reporting, and developing recommendations for a creative solution. We need an experienced Research Analyst to help solve complex problems for our clients. As a leader on a multi-disciplinary team of analysts and data scientists, you’ll lead teams to evaluate data assessment strategies and apply techniques, such as optimization, simulation, machine learning, statistical analysis, and multi-objective decision analysis to deliver solutions and inform senior DoD leadership decisions.

You’ll work with the team to conduct research, prepare graphs and charts, analyze and interpret programmatic and cost data, and develop program briefs, documentation, and presentations to present results, collaborate with stakeholders, and participate in program meetings to improve program efficiency and inform senior DoD leadership decisions.

In this role, you’ll use analytics and statistics to devise modeling and measuring techniques utilizing mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, operational mathematics techniques, and other principles of scientific and economic disciplines. You’ll apply operations research knowledge to develop technologies and concepts that help transform and advance DoD missions.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to evaluate data assessment strategies and apply techniques such as optimization, simulation, machine learning, statistical analysis, and multi-objective decision analysis to deliver data-driven solutions.
• Conduct research, develop graphs and charts, analyze programmatic and cost data, and prepare briefs, documentation, and presentations to inform senior DoD leadership decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and participate in program meetings to improve program efficiency and outcomes.
• Develop and apply modeling and measuring techniques using mathematics, statistics, engineering methods, and other relevant disciplines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, and data mining
• 7+ years of experience with analytical methodologies, including statistics, data modeling, forecasting, and optimization
• 5+ years of experience developing solutions for advanced analytics or wargaming
• Experience translating technical findings into reports for leadership and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to analyze, report, and develop recommendations on data related to operational metrics
• Ability to collaborate with decision-makers about issues and solutions
• Ability to display intermediate to advanced proficiency in Python or R
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Operations Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a Quantitative field

Nice to Have

• Experience using ADVANA applications such as the External Data Loader (EDL), Databricks, Qlik, or Data Robot
• Experience building dashboards in Power BI
• Experience working within the DoD
• Experience in experimentation or wargaming
• Knowledge of analytical languages and software such as SQL or SAS
• Strong writing, research, and presentation skills
• Master’s degree in Data Science, Operations Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related Quantitative field

Clearance

TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

Salary range: $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). Compensation is determined by factors including location, education, experience, and organizational requirements. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.