Senior Operations Research Analyst

NOVACES; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVACES is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support the U.S. Coast Guard SFLC Business Operations Division in Baltimore, MD.

This proposal-contingent opportunity emphasizes advanced analytics to optimize logistics and business processes. The role requires extensive experience in operations research, modeling, and data-driven decision support, with a focus on logistics analysis, supply chain, and performance improvement, working with cross-functional teams on site and from CONUS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in OR, IE, systems engineering, statistics, data analytics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in operations research, quantitative and logistics analysis, modeling & simulation, or related analytical roles.
• Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, DAWIA/DoD acquisition, Agile, analytics, data visualization helpful; Tier 1 clearance possible.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced analytical, mathematical, and quantitative methods to evaluate, optimize, and improve SFLC logistics and business processes.
• Support strategic planning, resource allocation, asset optimization, and continuous improvement through data-driven decision support.
• Analyze logistics planning, acquisition, sustainment, supply chain, manpower, and distribution for surface assets.
• Conduct statistical analysis, simulation, modeling, linear programming, data mining, and visualization of complex data sets.
• Provide business-focused advice to improve internal processes, program performance, policies, and quality control activities.
• Present findings to leadership, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and monitor outcomes over time.
• Proposal-contingent on-site position in Baltimore, MD with mix of onsite and CONUS remote work.

Skills

Operations research

Quantitative analysis

Logistics analysis

Modeling & simulation

Data analytics

Supply chain analysis

Manpower analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Note: Position is contingent on contract award.

NOVACES is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst for a U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center Business Operations Division support opportunity in Baltimore, MD.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced analytical, mathematical, and quantitative methods to evaluate, optimize, and improve SFLC logistics and business processes.
• Support strategic planning, resource allocation, asset and system support optimization, logistics engineering analysis, and continuous improvement through data-driven decision support.
• Conduct analysis related to the planning, acquisition, and sustainment of logistics support for surface assets, including supply chain management, engineering services, manpower planning and distribution, and other logistics processes.
• Work may include statistical analysis, simulation, computer modeling, linear programming, data mining, and visualization of large or complex data sets.
• Provide business-focused advice and expertise to improve internal processes, program/project performance, business plans, policies, procedural documentation, performance measures, organizational assessments, and quality control activities.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to leadership and project teams, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and help monitor outcomes over time.
• This is a proposal-contingent position supporting anticipated work on site in Baltimore, MD. Work may be performed through a mix of onsite and remote support from a CONUS location, subject to Government direction and approval.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. Advanced degree in operations research, industrial engineering, systems engineering, mathematics, statistics, data analytics, business analytics, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in operations research, quantitative analysis, logistics analysis, modeling and simulation, business analytics, supply chain analysis, manpower analysis, process improvement, or related analytical roles. Federal, DHS, DoD, Coast Guard, logistics, readiness, sustainment, or asset management experience preferred.
• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma, DAWIA/DoD acquisition, Agile, analytics, data visualization, or project-related certifications helpful. Must be able to obtain a Tier 1 clearance.