Senior Defense Operations Research Analyst

simisinc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO

Federal Holidays

Job summary

SimIS, Inc. in Virginia Beach area is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst for on-site duties. The role focuses on capability development, evidence-based decision making, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to shape defense programs and future force planning.

The candidate will plan and execute qualitative and quantitative assessments, conduct cost and risk analyses, and interact with national entities to ensure high-quality outputs for senior decision makers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research or a quantitative field is required.
• Demonstrated experience in military Operations Research, OA, or Data Science.
• Experience guiding senior decision makers with rigorous analysis.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Course of Action analysis using OR methods.
• Plan research to assess operational effectiveness and cost-benefit.
• Engage with national entities to assess impacts of alternatives.
• Support cost estimation activities and risk management.

Skills

Operations Research

Stakeholder Engagement

Cost Estimation

Education

Quantitative degree

Tools

Job description

SimIS, Inc. in Virginia Beach area is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst for on-site duties. The role focuses on capability development, evidence-based decision making, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to shape defense programs and future force planning.

The candidate will plan and execute qualitative and quantitative assessments, conduct cost and risk analyses, and interact with national entities to ensure high-quality outputs for senior decision makers.