Senior Naval OR Analyst - Warfighting Analytics (TS/SCI)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Life & Disability Coverage

Paid Holidays & PTO

401(k) with Company Match

Professional Development Support

Job summary

Heartland Consulting seeks a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support Navy warfighting analysis, modeling, and decision-making. Expertise in OR, stochastic modeling, optimization, simulation, and systems analysis is required, with experience in Navy operations.

The role involves developing quantitative analyses, delivering briefs to senior leaders, and collaborating with Navy/DoD teams. Active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory, with a Master’s preferred and 10+ years of defense-focused OR

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Operations Analysis, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience applying operations research methods to defense-related problems, with emphasis on Navy warfighting analysis.
• Proven expertise in stochastic modeling, optimization, simulation, and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in computational tools and programming languages (Python, MATLAB, R, or C++).
• Ability to conduct independent research and present findings in clear, concise formats to senior leaders.
• Active TS/SCI clearance (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Formulate and conduct quantitative analyses in support of Navy warfighting capability studies, modeling, and experimentation.
• Apply mathematical modeling, stochastic processes, optimization, and simulation techniques to operational problem sets.
• Conduct statistical analysis, including data collection, data cleaning, and probability-based decision modeling.
• Employ algorithms and advanced computational tools (Python, MATLAB, R, C++, etc.) for simulation and predictive modeling.
• Develop stochastic models (Markov chains, Poisson processes, queueing models, renewal processes) to evaluate operational performance and risks.
• Perform optimization studies for resource allocation, force structure, and mission support planning.
• Integrate systems analysis concepts into studies of fleet deployment, mission requirements, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver written reports, decision briefs, and oral presentations for Navy and DoD leadership.
• Support the preparation of technical documentation, white papers, and analytic justifications for Navy decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Navy and DoD teams on mission engineering, systems assessments, and capability integration.

Skills

Operations research

Stochastic modeling

Optimization

Simulation

Statistical analysis

Independent research

Education

Bachelor's degree in OR/related field

Master's preferred

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

C++

Job description

Heartland Consulting seeks a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support Navy warfighting analysis, modeling, and decision-making. Expertise in OR, stochastic modeling, optimization, simulation, and systems analysis is required, with experience in Navy operations.

The role involves developing quantitative analyses, delivering briefs to senior leaders, and collaborating with Navy/DoD teams. Active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory, with a Master’s preferred and 10+ years of defense-focused OR