Senior Applied OR Analyst — Onsite, Secret/TS Clearance

MITRE; Bedford (MA); Presencial; USD 124.000 - 187.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MITRE seeks an accomplished Operations Research Analyst to join its Operations Analysis department. You will apply advanced modeling techniques, frame problems, and present actionable results to government sponsors, collaborating with a team of PhDs and professionals across defense, healthcare, cybersecurity, and logistics.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, development of customized algorithms, and the integration of AI/ML concepts to solve complex national-scale challenges.

Formación

• 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

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Optimization

Python

R

Java

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Data Science/Analytics, Applied Mathematics/Statistics, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

PhD with relevant experience welcomed

Herramientas

Gurobi

CPLEX

PuLP

AMPL

Stella

Simio

Arena

AnyLogic

Descripción del empleo

MITRE seeks an accomplished Operations Research Analyst to join its Operations Analysis department. You will apply advanced modeling techniques, frame problems, and present actionable results to government sponsors, collaborating with a team of PhDs and professionals across defense, healthcare, cybersecurity, and logistics.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, development of customized algorithms, and the integration of AI/ML concepts to solve complex national-scale challenges.