Sr. Operations Research Analyst

DCS Corp; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp in Dayton, OH seeks a senior lead for analytics and system modeling. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams of software engineers, engineers, and analysts in conducting complex studies and MMS/Operator-in-the-Loop analyses.

You will apply advanced analytics to large datasets and design experiments to answer critical research questions about future technologies, while actively participating in Scrum ceremonies and communicating results to senior leaders. On-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Requires US citizenship and an active security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• 8–10 years in modeling, simulation, analysis, or OR analysis.
• Proficiency in a scripting language (Python or R).
• Experience applying advanced statistical/methodological analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of software developers, engineers, and data analysts.
• Design and model complex heterogeneous systems (Aircraft, Missile, Radars, EW, Communications).
• Apply advanced analytics to large datasets for future technologies questions.
• Direct and participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and backlog grooming.
• Communicate results to senior leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

US Citizenship

Active Secret Clearance

Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 8-10 years

Python/R

Statistical Analysis

Experiment Design

Communication Skills

On-site Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Analytics

Master's degree (desired)

Tools

AFSIM

Scrum

Job description

Essential Job Functions:

Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead multi-disciplinary teams of software developers, engineers, and data analysts in conducting complex analytical research and Operator-in-the-Loop studies. Provide direct mentorship to junior engineers in MS&A and modeling methodologies.

System Modeling: Design and model complex heterogeneous systems, including Aircraft Systems, Missile Systems, Radars, Jamming (Electronic Warfare), and Communications.

Advanced Analytics: Apply advanced analytic principles to large datasets to gain insights into challenging research and engineering questions related to future technologies.

Agile Framework: Direct and participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and triage.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, US citizenship is required.

Must have an active Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain.

Must have a Bachelors degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Analytics or Similar).

8-10 years of professional experience in modeling, simulation and analysis or operations research analysis.

Experience using a scripting language (Python, R, or similar).

Experience in applying advanced statistical and analytic methodologies to assess challenging research problems.

Experience with applying scientific methodologies to design experiments that answer specific research and analytic questions.

Experience developing presentations and communicating results to senior leaders.

Must be curious to explore new problems and develop creative solutions.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Must work onsite at customer facility. Remote work is not available.

Desired Skills:

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Master’s degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Analytics or Similar).

Experience with Agile software development methodologies, specifically utilizing the Scrum Framework.

Experience developing machine learning models and employing them in a research setting.

Experience utilizing or developing AFSIM focused on mission-level modeling and scenario analysis.