Senior Operations Research Analyst – DoD Analytics

Socket.dev; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan (Traditional)

Job summary

CATHEXIS seeks a Senior Operations Research Analyst to apply quantitative methods supporting SSC Task Force decision making at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. You will build data-driven metrics, dashboards, and analytical tools for policy evaluation and program reviews.

Requirements include an Active Secret DoW clearance, 8+ years of OR/data analytics experience, a quantitative degree, and proficiency with Excel, SharePoint, and BI tools. Strong communication to leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative field and 8+ years of OR/data analysis experience.
• Active DoW clearance required; ability to work independently on high-visibility efforts.
• Strong quantitative and data-visualization skills for leadership briefs.

Responsibilities

• Apply quantitative modeling and statistical methods to support SSC Task Force decisions.
• Develop weighted performance metrics and grading for SSC alignment with NDS.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and dashboard proposals for ILR/CER tracking.
• Prepare data-driven inputs for annual reports and GAO responses.
• Create analytics products to assist senior DoW leadership in program evaluation.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Data visualization

Independent work

Communication to leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Data Analytics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Power BI

Tableau

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Job description

CATHEXIS seeks a Senior Operations Research Analyst to apply quantitative methods supporting SSC Task Force decision making at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. You will build data-driven metrics, dashboards, and analytical tools for policy evaluation and program reviews.

Requirements include an Active Secret DoW clearance, 8+ years of OR/data analytics experience, a quantitative degree, and proficiency with Excel, SharePoint, and BI tools. Strong communication to leadership is essential.