Operations Research Engineer

Advanced Management Technology, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech AMT is seeking an Operations Research Engineer to support a nationwide FAA project and optimize NAS deconfliction planning. You will build quantitative models, analyze data, and collaborate with FAA stakeholders to improve air traffic efficiency.

The successful candidate will have a BS in engineering or related field and 10+ years in OR/engineering roles, with strong data modeling and analytical capabilities for complex aerospace systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience as an Operations Research Analyst or Engineer.
• Strong quantitative evaluation experience.
• Deep knowledge of OR procedures and methodologies.
• Ability to translate technical data into actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
• Experience in data collection and modeling.
• Flexible schedule for FAA project demands (nights/weekends).

Responsibilities

• Apply Operations Research to optimize NAS strategic deconfliction plan.
• Collaborate with FAA stakeholders and industry partners to obtain data.
• Support business process design for strategic deconfliction of air traffic.
• Analyze historical data and interview stakeholders to identify bottlenecks.
• Evaluate software used for deconfliction of air traffic.
• Build quantitative Operational Research models to evaluate scenarios.
• Operate analytical models for long-range and same-day planning.
• Support FAA staff training on new traffic flow management program.
• Document lessons learned and opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide expertise in design, development, and analysis of FAA products/systems.
• Schedules may shift to 24x7 coverage as needed.

Skills

Operations Research

Data Analysis

Quantitative Modeling

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Job description

Tetra Tech AMT is looking for an Operations Research Engineer to support a new FAA project.

Primary job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Apply knowledge in the domain of Operations Research to optimize National Airspace System (NAS) strategic deconfliction plan
• Collaborate with FAA stakeholders and external industry partners (as needed) to obtain necessary data to operate logistically optimized model
• Contribute to business process design for the strategic deconfliction of air traffic in collaboration with internal and external aviation stakeholders for a new FAA Traffic Flow Management Evolution Program
• Collect and analyze historical data, observe network of applicable systems in action, and interview stakeholders to understand operational bottlenecks and business process inefficiencies
• Evaluate and assess the output of specialized software used for the deconfliction of air traffic
• Build quantitative Operational Research models to evaluate various scenarios that meet stakeholder objectives including lower fuel burden, less aircraft downtime, shorter block times, and faster flights
• Operate analytical models (long range and same day planning) to develop strategic deconfliction plans
• As needed, support the training of FAA staff on process execution related to newly designed traffic flow management program
• Document all lessons learned and FAA process improvement opportunities for evolution of strategic deconfliction processes/capability
• Define post event analysis criteria and data expectations
• Document recommended process improvement opportunities
• Provide expertise in the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical FAA products and systems
• Schedules will follow the 40-hour work week initially, but could evolve into shifts to support the traffic flow management needs on a 24 x 7 schedule

The successful candidate will have:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering (e.g. Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics) or related field
• Must have at least 10 years of professional experience supporting projects as an Operations Research Analyst or Engineer
• Significant quantitative evaluation experience preferred
• Possess broad knowledge of operations research procedures, methodologies, and can provide technical expertise in the application of state-of-the-art technology to meet FAA mission and aerospace requirements
• Deep analytical thinking and the ability to translate highly technical data into actionable, strategic recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
• Have deep expertise in data collection and modeling
• Background in air traffic management and airport and/or airline operations including FAA traffic flow management practices or airlines network management preferred but not required
• Flexible work schedule that may require working at FAA in-person and covering nights, weekends and even some holidays during the year as this is in support of a national and highly visible FAA project

Salary: $120,000 to $140,000 annually. Compensation is based on relevant experience and qualifications.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

Additional Information

• Organization: 161 AMT