Senior Operations Research Analyst - PR 1445

PE Systems, Inc.; Kirtland (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/Holidays

Job summary

PE Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support the NC3 Program at Kirkland AFB, NM.

The role emphasizes applying forecasting, data mining, and OR techniques to provide predictive analyses of data, identify risks and opportunities, and support decision making for WS. You will communicate complex results to managers and executives, develop mathematical models, validate and test them, and collaborate with senior leaders to implement optimal solutions.

Qualifications

• Accredited BA Degree in operations research or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 of 24 semester hours must be in calculus.
• Clearance: Top-Secret/SCI.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel to various facility sites with valid driver’s license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Be able to use forecasting and data mining to examine data and identify risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Implement OR techniques for predictive analysis and decision support.
• Present data, results, and conclusions to managers and executives in clear terms.
• Collaborate with senior managers to identify problems and solutions.
• Develop and validate mathematical or simulation models; test and reformulate as needed.
• Support implementation of selected solutions and provide SME input to leadership.

Skills

Forecasting

Data mining

Operations Research

Communication

Memos/reports

Presenting results

Nontechnical translation

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Mathematical modeling

Simulation modeling

Problem diagnosis

Model validation

Decision support

Applied mathematics

Data analysis

Software development

Education

BA degree in operations research / related math field

Calculus coursework (3 of 24 hours)

Security clearance: Top-Secret/SCI

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PE Systems, Inc. has a great opportunity for a Senior Operations Research Analyst supporting Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Program at Kirkland AFB, NM location.

PE Systems, Inc. genuinely cares about their employees. We bring together the best people and the best careers. Our family of talented and focused professionals enjoy PE Systems’ generous PTO and Holidays, great benefits and great pay.

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General Function

• Be able to use a range of methods, including forecasting and data mining, to examine and interpret data. Implementing Operations Research (OR) techniques for consistent, predictive analysis of data to identify WS risks, issues, and opportunities. Identifying and tracking WS’s, including constituent systems, risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Shall have strong communication skills, including the ability to write memos, reports, and other documents and often present the data and conclusions to managers and other executives.
• Must be able to convey technical information in a way that is understandable to nontechnical audiences. Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
• Must have strong critical-thinking skills and must be able to organize information and make connections between ideas and facts.
• Must be able to collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
• Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
• Must have interpersonal skills with the ability to work on teams, persuade managers and executives to accept recommendations.
• Shall have the math skills to create models and methods to conduct appropriate research. Models and methods are rooted in statistics, calculus, linear algebra, and other mathematics disciplines.
• Must be able to formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
• Shall be able to diagnose problems and study relevant information to solve them.
• Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy and reformulate models as necessary.
• Utilizing and/or tailoring identified risks for implementation into the WS Worthiness Assessment (WWA) process.
• Aggregating and documenting the results of RIO analysis for presentation to AFNWC/NC leadership for situational awareness and to support decision‑making.
• Supporting WS lead Command, and program offices as directed.
• Provide SME as required to AFNWC/NCW Division leadership and others within the AN/USQ-225 WS stakeholder community as directed.
• Shall be able to formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions.
• Shall have sufficient knowledge of applied mathematics to understand and use the fundamental concepts and techniques of operations research methods of analysis.
• May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products.
• May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
• Developing, managing, and executing processes for assessing the WS ability to execute assigned missions.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Experience/Skills:

• Accredited BA Degree in operations research or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject‑matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics, and 10 plus years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
• Courses acceptable for qualifying for operations research positions may have been taken in departments other than Operations Research, e.g., Engineering (usually Industrial Engineering), Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Management Science.
• Must possess and maintain a government security clearance at the Top-Secret/SCI level.
• Must have the ability to work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft programs (including Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Must be able to transport self to various facility sites, as required. If using own motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

PE Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, nation origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status and disability (including physical or mental disability as well as pregnancy) veteran status or any other status protected by the Federal, State or local law.