Senior Applied Operations Research Lead

MITRE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join the Operations Analysis department. You will apply advanced analytical techniques to inform policy and acquisition decisions, optimize operational effectiveness, and deliver high‑quality engineering solutions for defense, health, and civilian programs.

The role blends independent work with collaboration across technical staff and domain experts. Typically 5+ years of related experience with a relevant degree, or a PhD with related work.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Data Science/Analytics, Applied Mathematics/Statistics, or equivalent knowledge and skills in a related field or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Be passionate about applying operations research, statistics, and data analytics to real world problems
• Be willing to adapt and learn
• Demonstrated ability to use at least one optimization package (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX, PuLP, AMPL)
• Demonstrated ability to use at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, R, Java)
• Demonstrated ability to use at least one simulation platform (e.g., Stella, Simio, Arena, AnyLogic, SimPy, RSimmer)
• Must have an active Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance and must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
• This position requires 4 days a week on site

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced analytical and mathematical modeling techniques to inform difficult policy and acquisition decisions, to maximize operational effectiveness and efficiency, and achieve highest quality engineering solutions
• Frame problems, collect and manipulate data, develop & code customized algorithms, identify risks, and incorporate domain‑specific context, as necessary & applicable, to supplement and enhance insight gained solely from mathematical analyses
• Present results in an intuitive, actionable manner that can be understood by all sponsor audiences, regardless of technical expertise, including creative data visualization artifacts
• Work independently and collaborate with a team of technical staff and domain experts
• Work successfully both in a remote environment and with in‑person presence

Skills

Python

R

Java

Optimization packages usage

Data analysis

Machine learning basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research / related field

Master’s degree in related field

PhD in a related field

Tools

Gurobi

CPLEX

PuLP

AMPL

Stella

Simio

Arena

AnyLogic

SimPy

RSimmer

Job description

MITRE is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join the Operations Analysis department. You will apply advanced analytical techniques to inform policy and acquisition decisions, optimize operational effectiveness, and deliver high‑quality engineering solutions for defense, health, and civilian programs.

The role blends independent work with collaboration across technical staff and domain experts. Typically 5+ years of related experience with a relevant degree, or a PhD with related work.