Senior Ops Research Lead – Strategic Analytics

US Naval Systems Management Activity; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

US Naval Systems Management Activity is seeking a Supervisory Operations Research Analyst to lead complex research projects, develop cost estimates, and integrate cross-functional data to inform decision-making. The role requires presenting findings to Flag Officers and senior officials, ensuring policy compliance, and coordinating with program offices and contractors.

The position emphasizes applying advanced analytical methods and guiding a team of analysts to deliver data-driven

Qualifications

• 1) Leading complex operations research and cost-analysis projects involving ambiguous, high-impact acquisition, readiness, logistics, or resource issues.
• 2) Applying advanced mathematical, statistical, economic, and operations research methods to develop life-cycle cost estimates, assess affordability and risk, and analyze earned value management data.
• 3) Developing, modifying, and applying analytical methodologies, models, simulations, optimization techniques, and evaluation criteria for problems lacking established solutions.
• 4) Integrating technical, cost, schedule, and performance data to identify root causes, assess alternatives and tradeoffs, and recommend data-driven solutions.
• 5) Directing and reviewing professional analytical work; assigning priorities, providing technical oversight, evaluating performance, and ensuring quality and policy compliance.
• 6) Coordinating analytical efforts with program offices, Department of War organizations, contractors, and other stakeholders to address program and enterprise impacts.
• 7) Presenting and defending complex analyses, conclusions, and recommendations to Flag Officers, Senior Executive Service officials, and other senior stakeholders.

Skills

Operations Research

Cost Analysis

Data Analysis

Modeling & Simulation

Leadership Presentations

Stakeholder Coordination

Job description

US Naval Systems Management Activity is seeking a Supervisory Operations Research Analyst to lead complex research projects, develop cost estimates, and integrate cross-functional data to inform decision-making. The role requires presenting findings to Flag Officers and senior officials, ensuring policy compliance, and coordinating with program offices and contractors.

The position emphasizes applying advanced analytical methods and guiding a team of analysts to deliver data-driven