Senior Operations Research Analyst

Saalex; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

Saalex is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support the Presidential Helicopter Program Office in Patuxent River, MD. The role involves providing guidance across IPT activities, focusing on budgeting, acquisition, and program management.

Qualified candidates will have a relevant degree and active Top Secret security clearance. The position offers a robust benefits package including health care, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting program management, acquisition, or IPT activities.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial tracking processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support IPT activities across budgeting, scheduling, and acquisition.
• Develop and coordinate program documentation, plans, and requirements.
• Interface with government, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting and financial tracking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company

Senior Operations Research Analyst in Patuxent River, MD. This position supports the Presidential Helicopter Program Office (PMA-274). The incumbent provides guidance and oversight across Integrated Product Team (IPT) activities, supporting program execution in budgeting, acquisition, scheduling, contracting, test and evaluation, and program management. This role coordinates government and contractor efforts to ensure programs meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives while contributing to acquisition and program documentation across the lifecycle.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$150k-$170k annually (depending on experience)

Work Location

Onsite.

Essential Functions

• Support IPT activities across budgeting, scheduling, acquisition, contracting, and test efforts
• Track RFPs and contract awards, including development of technical evaluation inputs
• Develop & coordinate program documentation, plans, & requirements
• Manage Procurement Initiation Documentation (PID) and support program-level inputs
• Track and coordinate funding documents, spend plans, and budget data calls
• Interface with government, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure program alignment and execution
• Other duties as assigned or required

Required

• Experience supporting program management, acquisition, or IPT activities
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial tracking processes, contracting and acquisition lifecycle, program planning and scheduling
• Experience developing or supporting program documentation, acquisition artifacts, budget and planning materialsStrong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and teams
• Familiarity with mission systems and avionics

Desired

• Experience supporting NAVAIR programs (PMA-274 preferred)
• Experience with Procurement Initiation Documentation (PID), Program Planning, Programming, and Budgeting (PPBE) processes, and technical evaluation development for contract awards
• Familiarity with test and evaluation processes, defense acquisition lifecycle and documentation
• Experience working in IPT or multi-disciplinary program environments

Education / Years of Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Business, or related discipline
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Security Clearance

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required. Must be eligible to obtain a YW clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan