Senior Operations Research Analyst — Data-Driven Logistics Optimizer

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

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