Senior Operations Research Analyst

Sigmatech; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting company is looking for a Senior Operations Research Analyst to join their team at Schriever SFB in Colorado Springs, CO. This role requires active TS/SCI clearance and over 10 years of experience in operations research or related fields. Responsibilities include leading analytical projects, ensuring quality communication with customers, and developing innovative solutions based on quantitative analysis. The salary range for this position is between $160,000 and $180,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in operations research, systems engineering, or related area.
• Strong quantitative abilities to integrate and analyze complex data.
• TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects using applied mathematics and operations research.
• Adjust analytical efforts according to customer requirements.
• Coordinate with senior managers to identify complex problems.

Skills

Analytic abilities

Operations research

Mathematical modeling

Data analytics

Communication skills

Leadership

Technical skills in computer science

Education

Bachelor of Science in Operations Research or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

SQL

VBA

Excel VBA

Job description

Job Description

Sigmatech is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst (ORSA) to join our team at Schriever SFB in Colorado Springs, CO. Active TS/SCI Clearance Required. Successful candidates should have a strong understanding of the development and implementation of mathematical and statistical models to solve various problems across multiple domains. Experience and familiarity with the space domain is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership responsibility with oversight of projects which use: applied mathematics, operations research, data analytics, modeling and simulation, and decision analysis
• Determining the level of analytic rigor required for analysis based on the complexity of the mission area being assessed and the uncertainties of the supporting data
• Understanding customer requirements, adjusting analytical efforts to meet those requirements, and effectively communicating results
• Ability to coordinate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives
• Work as part of a contractor team working alongside a broader team of government and contract staff

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in operations research, systems engineering, or related technical field
• 10+ years of experience
• Design of experiments experience
• Ability to lead a team of highly skilled analysts on projects with notable risk and complexity.
• Develops and implements new processes/procedures as needed. Provides direction/guidance as required.
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data
• Technical skill in operations research, modeling and simulation, computer science, big-data analytics, or similar disciplines
• Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to audiences of varying backgrounds
• Willingness to learn new technical and management domains
• The ability to work in a secure, confined location (i.e., SCIF)
• High motivation, creativity, and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment
• TS/SCI clearance required

Preferred Skills And Experience

• A Masters or Ph.D. in operations research or a theoretical science field
• Experience in DoD space and joint force programs
• Programming experience with Python, MATLAB, R, SQL, VBA
• Experience developing and implementing mathematical and statistical models
• Experience with Excel VBA

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $160,000 to $180,000; however, Sigmatech considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, experience, education/training, key skills, location and often contractual requirements.

EEO employer