Senior Operational Analyst: NATO Capability & Risk Analysis

Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Sr. Operational Analyst to provide onsite support in Norfolk, VA.

You will apply Operations Research and Analysis to NATO capability development, analyzing alternatives and informing program direction with rigorous cost, risk, and performance assessments. Responsibilities include conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses, preparing briefs for senior leaders, and collaborating with NATO and national entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or 5+ years of OR/OA experience.
• 2+ examples in OR/OA or Data Science in last 10 years; policy/capability development or acquisition.
• Experience leading structured stakeholder engagements across multiple levels.
• Experience scoping problems, developing analysis plans, delivering analytical outputs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to inform NATO capability development.
• Prepare decision briefs, presentations, and written reports for senior stakeholders.
• Perform cost-effectiveness and risk-benefit analyses; assess estimates for quality and rigor.
• Collaborate with NATO and national entities, industry, and research organizations.
• Travel up to 60 days per year for meetings, workshops and conferences.

Skills

Operations Research

Stakeholder engagement

Cost estimation

Schedule estimation

Data analysis planning

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research/Math/CS/Physics/Engineering

5+ years of OR/Operational Analysis experience

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Sr. Operational Analyst to provide onsite support in Norfolk, VA.

You will apply Operations Research and Analysis to NATO capability development, analyzing alternatives and informing program direction with rigorous cost, risk, and performance assessments. Responsibilities include conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses, preparing briefs for senior leaders, and collaborating with NATO and national entities.