Operations Research Senior Analyst

Prevailance, Inc.; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

11 paid holidays

401(k) with matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Supplemental health benefits

TRICARE supplement

Education reimbursement

Device reimbursement

Job summary

Prevailance, Inc. is seeking an Operations Research Senior Analyst to support NATO HQ SACT CMDS in Norfolk, VA.

This on-site role may require travel up to 60 days per year and focuses on applying OR/OA methods to inform capability development and decision-making. The candidate will conduct qualitative and quantitative assessments of operational effectiveness, cost, risk, and schedule; develop analyses and decision briefs for senior leaders; and engage with NATO, national organizations, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years combined experience in military Operations Research, Operational Analysis, or Data Science supporting policy development or capability development
• Experience designing, leading, and facilitating structured stakeholder engagements
• Experience with cost estimation, risk analysis, and decision briefs for senior leaders

Responsibilities

• Conduct COA analyses to support NATO capability development and inform programmatic direction
• Plan qualitative and quantitative assessments of operational effectiveness, cost, risk, and schedule
• Engage with NATO and national research organizations and industry to assess alternatives
• Develop RFIs and surveys for NATO nations, NGOs, and industry
• Document lessons learned to support continuous improvement

Skills

Operations Research

Operational Analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Multinational collaboration

English proficiency (STANAG 6001 SLP 3

Education

Bachelor's degree in OR/Math/CS/Physics/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AI / AI-assisted OA

Job description

Description

Status: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Overview

Prevailance is seeking an Operations Research Senior Analyst to support North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) Capability Development Management Support (CMDS) in Norfolk, Virginia. This position is expected to work on-site and may require up to 60 days of travel annually.

The Operations Research Senior Analyst applies Operations Research (OR) and Operational Analysis (OA) methods to support NATO capability development and programmatic decision-making. This position conducts qualitative and quantitative assessments of operational effectiveness, cost, risk, and schedule; develops comparative analyses of potential courses of action; and produces analytical reports and decision briefs supporting senior leaders and NATO capability development activities.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Conduct Course of Action analyses using Operations Research and Operational Analysis methods to support capability development, mature NATO capability requirements, and inform programmatic direction
• Plan and conduct qualitative and quantitative assessments of operational effectiveness, including cost-effectiveness and risk-benefit analyses
• Engage with NATO and national research organizations and industry to assess the operational effectiveness of potential alternatives
• Participate in engagements and workshops with NATO, national organizations, and industry supporting cost estimation and analytical activities
• Develop Requests for Information (RFIs) and surveys for NATO nations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and industry
• Analyze individual and aggregated risks and develop potential risk-management approaches
• Elicit, review, and assess schedule estimates and supporting evidence used in analytical decision-making
• Review and assess cost estimates, methodologies, and supporting evidence
• Develop and document comparative assessments of cost, risk, schedule, and operational effectiveness to inform programmatic decisions
• Develop decision briefs and presentations explaining analytical methodologies, rationale, and outcomes, and brief decision-makers as required
• Produce analytical reports supporting Capability Program plan evidence packages for review with NATO Headquarters stakeholders
• Document lessons identified and lessons learned to support continuous improvement of NATO capability development and Operational Analysis practices

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum two examples within the last 10 years, totaling at least 3 years of combined experience, performing military Operations Research, Operational Analysis, or Data Science supporting policy development, capability development, or acquisition
• Experience designing, leading, and facilitating structured stakeholder engagements to elicit objectives, assumptions, measures, risks, preferences, and expert judgment in support of defense capability decisions
• Experience engaging technical and non‑technical stakeholders across multiple levels of seniority
• Experience within the last 5 years determining OR/OA requirements, scoping analytical problems, developing analysis plans, and delivering high‑quality analytical outputs that influence senior decision‑makers
• Experience developing data collection and analysis plans or assessment frameworks incorporating Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) and Measures of Performance (MOPs)
• Experience gathering evidence and assessing effectiveness using Operations Research and Operational Analysis methods applied to defense‑domain issues
• Experience identifying, eliciting, assessing, analyzing, and communicating uncertainty and risk associated with capability/acquisition, project, program, or portfolio decisions
• Demonstrated experience producing or working with cost and schedule estimates, including associated estimating methodologies, methods, and processes
• Experience working within a strategic or operational military command or multinational organization
• Experience within the last 10 years supporting project, program, and/or portfolio decisions through analytical assessment in complex and dynamic program environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative software
• Demonstrated English‑language proficiency equivalent to STANAG 6001 SLP 3333
• Valid passport from a NATO member nation with no travel restrictions to NATO nations

Education

• Must satisfy one of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or an equivalent quantitative discipline; or
  • At least 5 years of Operations Research/Operational Analysis experience conducting and leading analytical studies in a relevant military, strategic, political, or international environment

Clearance

• Must possess and maintain an active NATO SECRET or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance

Preferred

• Experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support Operational Analysis, including tailoring AI models and OA approaches to accelerate analytical delivery while maintaining quality

At Prevailance, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance of our employees and their families.

• Medical + Dental + Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Health Benefits
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• TRICARE Supplement Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Computing Device Reimbursement Program

Prevailance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. Prevailance, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is VEVRAA Compliant.