Senior Applied Operations Research Strategist

MITRE; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 124,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE seeks an Operations Research Analyst in its Operations Analysis department to apply advanced analytics and mathematical modeling to inform policy and acquisition decisions. You will frame problems, collect data, and develop customized algorithms while presenting results clearly to sponsor audiences.

Responsibilities include working independently and with a team of technical staff, collaborating across domains, and delivering high-impact solutions in a primarily on-site setting four days a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 3 years with a Master’s; or PhD with relevant experience.
• Proficient in operations research, statistics, and data analytics.
• Experience with optimization packages and at least one programming language.
• Active Security Clearance (Secret) and eligibility for Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced analytics and mathematical modeling to inform policy and acquisition decisions.
• Frame problems, collect and manipulate data, and develop customized algorithms.
• Present results in intuitive, actionable formats for sponsor audiences.
• Work independently and with a technical team, including domain experts.
• Balance remote work with on-site collaboration as required.

Skills

Optimization tools

Python / R / Java

Simulation software

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in OR / IE / Data Science / Math

Master's degree preferred

PhD considered

Tools

Gurobi

CPLEX

PuLP

AMPL

Python

Job description

MITRE seeks an Operations Research Analyst in its Operations Analysis department to apply advanced analytics and mathematical modeling to inform policy and acquisition decisions. You will frame problems, collect data, and develop customized algorithms while presenting results clearly to sponsor audiences.

Responsibilities include working independently and with a team of technical staff, collaborating across domains, and delivering high-impact solutions in a primarily on-site setting four days a