Senior Operations Research Analyst - Onsite Defense Data

SimIS Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Savings Plan

PTO and Holidays

Professional Development

Job summary

SimIS Inc. is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst for an on-site role in Norfolk, VA, to support capability development through evidence-based analyses for defence programs. The candidate will combine quantitative methods with stakeholder engagement to inform decisions at multiple levels.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience in operational analysis, data science, and cost/schedule estimation, with a strong background in OR and risk assessment within defence contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or equivalent quantitative degree.
• Two examples in the last 5–10 years in military Operations Research / Data Science supporting policy or capability development.
• 5–10 years leading stakeholder engagements for defence capability decisions.
• 5–10 years scoping problems, developing analysis plans, and delivering outputs for senior decision makers.
• 5–10 years creating data collection and analysis plans with MOEs/MOPs.
• Experience applying OR methods to defence domain issues and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to COA analysis using OR methods to mature capability requirements and guide program direction.
• Plan and conduct research to assess operational effectiveness; perform cost-benefit and risk analyses.
• Engage with national research entities and industries to study impact of alternatives on effectiveness.
• Attend engagements/workshops with national bodies or industry to ensure quality cost estimation outputs.
• Support RFI and survey activities to NATO nations, NGOs, and industry.
• Assess identified risks and propose risk management approaches.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Requirements scoping

Data collection

Analysis planning

Risk assessment

Cost estimation

Program analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field

Job description

SimIS Inc. is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst for an on-site role in Norfolk, VA, to support capability development through evidence-based analyses for defence programs. The candidate will combine quantitative methods with stakeholder engagement to inform decisions at multiple levels.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience in operational analysis, data science, and cost/schedule estimation, with a strong background in OR and risk assessment within defence contexts.