Senior Operational Analyst - Defence Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

NATO-5 visa for you and your family

Relocation to United States — Norfolk,

Job summary

WLG in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking an experienced operations research analyst to support a multinational defence capability program. You will run course of action analyses, conduct qualitative and quantitative assessments, and assemble evidence packages to guide important decisions.

Requirements include a quantitative bachelor’s degree or 5+ years leading operational analysis, plus experience with cost and schedule estimation, and fluent professional English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in quantitative field or 5+ years leading operational analysis studies.
• Experience in military operations research or operational analysis within last 10 years is preferred.
• Able to design and facilitate structured stakeholder sessions to draw objectives, measures and risks.
• Experience scoping problems for studies and developing analysis approaches.
• Experience building data collection and analysis plans with measures of effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Course of action analysis using operations research methods to support capability development.
• Plan and run research to assess operational effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.
• Engage research entities and industry to assess impact of alternatives.
• Support information requests and surveys to nations, NGOs and industry.
• Analyze risks and propose mitigation strategies; review estimates for quality and evidence.
• Document comparative assessments to inform program decisions; produce briefing briefs.

Skills

Operations research

Military OPs research

Stakeholder facilitation

Cost & schedule estimation

Communications in English

Education

Bachelor degree in operations research, mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering

Job description

WLG in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking an experienced operations research analyst to support a multinational defence capability program. You will run course of action analyses, conduct qualitative and quantitative assessments, and assemble evidence packages to guide important decisions.

Requirements include a quantitative bachelor’s degree or 5+ years leading operational analysis, plus experience with cost and schedule estimation, and fluent professional English.