Strategic Applied Operations Research Analyst

MITRE; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join its Operations Analysis department. This on-site role is four days per week at our Bedford, MA location, supporting national security, defense and public sector initiatives.

You will apply advanced analytics, optimization, and data modeling to inform policy and acquisition decisions, collaborate with a team of professionals, and present results in accessible formats for sponsors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Data Science/Analytics or related field.
• 2+ years of related experience or advanced degree with relevant experience.
• Experience with optimization packages (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX, PuLP, AMPL).
• Programming with Python or R; familiarity with simulation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced analytical and mathematical modeling techniques to inform policy and acquisition decisions.
• Frame problems, collect and manipulate data, develop algorithms, identify risks, and add context.
• Present results in intuitive, actionable formats for sponsor audiences.
• Collaborate with a team of technical staff and domain experts.
• Work successfully both on site and in a remote environment.

Skills

Optimization tools

Programming languages

Simulation platforms

Education

Bachelor's in OR/IE/Data Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Gurobi

CPLEX

PuLP

AMPL

Job description

MITRE is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join its Operations Analysis department. This on-site role is four days per week at our Bedford, MA location, supporting national security, defense and public sector initiatives.

You will apply advanced analytics, optimization, and data modeling to inform policy and acquisition decisions, collaborate with a team of professionals, and present results in accessible formats for sponsors.