Senior Navy Warfighting Analytics & Optimization Lead

Aperture Solutions Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperture Solutions Group in Norfolk, VA seeks a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support Navy warfighting analysis, modeling, and decision-making. This role applies advanced mathematical, statistical, and computational methods to complex naval problems and requires deep expertise in OR, optimization, stochastic modeling, simulation, and systems analysis, with Navy operations experience.

The position involves developing, evaluating, and presenting recommendations to senior Navy and Joint

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 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

Mathematical Modeling

Stochastic Modeling

Optimization

Simulation

Statistical Analysis

Python

MATLAB

R

C++

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research/Operations Analysis/Mathematics/Statistics or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

C++

Job description

Aperture Solutions Group in Norfolk, VA seeks a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support Navy warfighting analysis, modeling, and decision-making. This role applies advanced mathematical, statistical, and computational methods to complex naval problems and requires deep expertise in OR, optimization, stochastic modeling, simulation, and systems analysis, with Navy operations experience.

The position involves developing, evaluating, and presenting recommendations to senior Navy and Joint