Senior Statistician / Operations Research Analyst (FTS Workforce & Resource Analytics)

Terrestris, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Paid leave

Job summary

Terrestris seeks a Senior Statistician / Operations Research Analyst to support OHARNG HRO Data Analytics. This on-site role focuses on HRMS data, modeling, and resource optimization to improve funding decisions and workforce outcomes in Ohio.

Key responsibilities include building dashboards, forecasting personnel strength, and presenting findings to leadership. Requires extensive experience in statistics, analytics, and federal program knowledge, with security clearance readiness.

Qualifications

• 15 years minimum in advanced financial and statistical analysis.
• Proven predictive, trend, lifecycle forecasting, queueing, and optimization modeling.
• Expertise in workforce behavior modeling for government/ARNG environments.
• Strong Excel (VBA/Macros) and complex formulas.
• SQL data extraction with Python or C++ for dashboards and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze commitment, obligation, and disbursement data to inform funding priorities and fiscal execution improvements.
• Develop dashboards tracking workforce efficiency, task timelines, and KPIs.
• Build predictive and optimization models forecasting personnel strength, accessions, retention, promotions, and attrition.
• Validate statistical models through hypothesis testing and reduce standard error to 5% or lower.
• Maintain dashboards displaying personnel assignments, career progression, and workforce distribution.
• Prepare analytical reports and leadership briefings on staffing and resource allocation.
• Summarize monthly OHARNG briefings highlighting policy and funding decisions.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Predictive modeling

Optimization modeling

Forecasting

Data visualization

SQL

Python

C++

Data governance

Leadership coordination

Tools

GFEBS

PBAS

Data Warehouse

RM Online

IPPS-A

Job description

Are you looking for a Challenge?

Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Senior Statistician / Operations Research Analyst (FTS Workforce & Resource Analytics) to work on the Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG) Human Resource Office (HRO) Data Analytics and Statistical Services. This project will provide Human Resource Management System (HRMS) support to the OHARNG HRO in Columbus, Ohio. This is a full-time, onsite position based at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory, 2825 W. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235. Telework is not guaranteed and may be permitted only with prior Government approval based on mission needs or facility closures. Normal working hours are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays and authorized Government closures.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Senior Statistician / Operations Research Analyst at Terrestris do?

The Senior Data Scientist / Statistical Analyst will be a key personnel position for the OHARNG HRO Data Analytics and Statistical Services contract, providing Human Resource Management System (HRMS) support. This position is contingent upon contract award.

What does a typical day look like for a Senior Statistician / Operations Research Analyst?

You will:

• Analyze commitment, obligation, and disbursement data to recommend funding priorities and fiscal execution improvements.
• Develop HRO dashboards tracking workforce efficiency, task completion timelines, and key performance indicators.
• Build predictive and optimization models forecasting personnel strength, accessions, retention, promotions, and attrition.
• Validate statistical models through hypothesis testing, documenting findings and reducing standard error to 5% or lower.
• Maintain interactive talent management dashboards displaying personnel assignments, career progression, and workforce distribution.
• Prepare analytical reports and leadership briefings recommending solutions to staffing and resource allocation challenges.
• Summarize monthly NGB HRO briefings, highlighting policy and funding decisions affecting Ohio National Guard personnel.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• Ability to obtain a favorable Tier I (T1)/National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) investigation and level of security is required.
• Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
• 15 years minimum:
  • Advanced expertise in financial and statistical analysis across AGR, MILTECH, and FTS personnel categories. Demonstrated proficiency in predictive modeling, trend analysis, lifecycle forecasting, queueing theory, optimization modeling, and workforce behavior modeling. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VBA/Macros and complex multi-variable formula design.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of federal statutory and regulatory frameworks (NDAA, Title 10, Title 32, DoD Instructions, and ARNG/NGB/ANG policy directives). Proven track record in federal budget execution, MDEP analysis, AAA audit readiness, high-risk program compliance, and execution of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process within ARNG/ANG environments.
  • Expert-level SQL data extraction, syntax language (Python or C++), database architecture, data governance, and automated dashboard/reporting development for senior leadership and HRO metric tracking. Hands-on operational experience with National Guard enterprise systems, including GFEBS, PBAS, RM Online, Data Warehouse, FTSMCS, DPRO, IPPS-A, RCMS-G, and SELRES
  • Extensive experience reviewing, validating, and recommending modifications to organizational allowance standards. Proven capability in ARNG/ANG operational and contingency resourcing planning, personnel readiness, strength management, lifecycle sustainability, control grade analysis/resourcing, and recruiting/marketing ROI forecasting.
  • Proven ability to independently execute mission-critical analyses, lead process improvement initiatives, resolve escalations, and synchronize cross-functional efforts among State Staffs, Joint Force Headquarters, HROs, and Directorates.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.