Operations Research System Analyst, Journeyman (ORSA JM)

Comprehensive Approach Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Comprehensive Approach Solutions in Tampa seeks an experienced ORSA/Data Science analyst to support the Resources and Analysis Directorate by producing analysis, decision support tools, and robust reasoning to inform critical decisions.

You will design and apply operations research and data science techniques—probability models, simulations, optimization—and tailor analytics to military problems, generate briefings, papers, and interactive displays for senior leaders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Operations Research System Analysis (ORSA) or Data Science or similar analytic methodologies.
• Experience with developing analytic methodologies, metrics, and decision criteria.
• Experience with leveraging scientific methods to inform qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• Experience with using automated statistical packages in support of analysis projects.
• Experience with preparing and presenting senior leadership briefings and papers.
• Experience and proficiency with one of R, Python, SQL, or other software programs that analyze data.
• Experience collaborating with other analysts in an integrated development environment.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• BA or BS degree in Operations Research Systems Analysis, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior decision makers in solving complex problems by producing analysis, decision support tools, and logical reasoning.
• Design, develop, and apply ORSA/Data Science techniques to address a broad range of problems.
• Tailor quantitative and qualitative analysis for complex military challenges.
• Interpret and facilitate analytic/decision support applications and briefings.
• Develop information displays, decision briefs, analytical papers, and facilitate senior leader discussions.

Skills

ORSA/Data Science

Analytic methodologies

Statistical packages (R/Python/SQL)

Senior leadership briefings

Data analysis collaboration

TS/SCI clearance

Education

BA/BS in ORSA/Math/Engineering/CS

MA/MS in OR/DS/Engineering/Mathematics

Job description

Assist the Resources and Analysis Directorate senior decision makers in solving complex problems by producing the analysis, decision support tools, and logical reasoning necessary to inform critical decisions, shorten decision cycles, make decisions with the best available information, and improve the success rate of implemented decisions. Design, develop, and apply a variety of Operations Research and Data Science principles to include mathematical and statistical modeling, data analysis, and decision support analytics processes. Tailor quantitative and qualitative analysis to a broad range of complex military problems by designing, developing, and applying techniques such as probability models, statistical inference, simulations, and optimization and economic models. Interpret and facilitate the development of analytic/decision support applications. Develop information displays, decision briefings, analytical papers, and facilitate senior leader discussions.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with Operations Research System Analysis (ORSA) or Data Science or similar analytic methodologies
• Experience with developing analytic methodologies, metrics, and decision criteria
• Experience with leveraging scientific methods to inform qualitative and quantitative analyses
• Experience with using automated statistical packages in support of analysis projects
• Experience with preparing and presenting senior leadership briefings and papers
• Experience and proficiency with one of R, Python, SQL, or other software programs that analyze data
• Experience collaborating with other analysts in an integrated development environment
• TS/SCI clearance
• BA or BS degree in Operations Research Systems Analysis, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility a plus
• Experience with decision models a plus
• Experience with code repositories a plus
• Experience with wargaming a plus
• Experience with simulation a plus
• Experience with resource allocation a plus
• Experience with survey design / analysis and interview techniques a plus
• Experience with data / info management a plus
• Experience with nodal or flow modeling a plus
• Experience with cost/benefit analysis a plus
• Experience with trending and forecasting a plus
• Experience with geospatial analysis a plus
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills a plus
• MA or MS degree in OR, Data Science, Engineering, or Applied Mathematics a plus

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.