Operations Research Analyst, Senior
The Opportunity:
As an Operations Research Analyst (ORSA), you’re passionate about exploring the root cause of an issue and then analyzing, reporting, and developing recommendations for a creative solution. We need an experienced ORSA like you to help us solve complex problems for our clients. As the leader of our Analytics Team, you’ll determine, employ, and lead the way for innovative analytic methods delivering impactful solutions.
You won’t go at it alone, you’ll work alongside our Analytics Team, operational SMEs, technology experts, and clients to plan analytic methodologies, conduct research, gather data, analyze findings, interpret results, and convey findings to multiple audiences. You’ll lead your team to develop and updates web and cloud-based analytic apps, produce briefs, documents, presentations, and talking points, and present results, collaborate with stakeholders, and participate in various program meetings to improve program efficiency.
In this role, you’ll use your passion for operations research to devise qualitative and quantitative methods and novel analytic methods such as models and processes utilizing logic models, mathematics, statistics, engineering methods, economics principles, optimization, sensitivity analysis, deterministic and stochastic modeling and simulation, return on investment analysis, cost benefit analysis, risk analysis, heuristics, and multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA). You will also apply your subject matter expertise to inform planning, strategy, and resource allocation.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
3+ years of experience in developing and executing novel and innovative analytic and assessment processes in support of strategic campaigning, including campaign assessments and partner force assessments
3+ years of experience supporting the DoW as an operations research systems analyst (ORSA) translating operational requirements to technical team and applications, while being able to translate technical solutions to operational teams and functions
Experience leading analytic teams in support of special operations campaigning, planning, and assessments
Experience conducting evidence-based, qualitative, and quantitative analysis informing campaigning, planning, and resourcing decisions, including campaign plan assessment and partner force analyses
Experience programming and using MS Office Suite and data science applications to analyze data and convey results
Knowledge of service and joint G, S, and J5 functions, including strategy, planning, and assessments and service and joint G, S, and J3 functions including current and future operations, global force management, and resource prioritization processes
Ability to translate analytical requirements and concepts to appropriate methodologies, frameworks, and workflows to identify and decompose objectives, determine resource investments, and identify outcomes of those investments in the context of objectives and priorities
Ability to author reports, present findings to the GO and FO level, conduct quality control of findings, integrate analysis results with other staff processes, and build an integrated network of stakeholders in support of analytic efforts affecting campaigning and resourcing processes
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, or Engineering
Nice If You Have:
5+ years of experience in a developing and executing novel and innovative analytic and assessment processes in support of strategic campaigning, including campaign assessments and partner force assessments
5+ years of experience supporting the DoW as an operations research systems analyst (ORSA)
Knowledge of OIE and IW G, S, and J5 functions, including strategy, planning, and assessments and OIE and IW G, S, and J3 functions including current and future operations, global force management, and resource prioritization processes
Knowledge of Python, R-Studio, R-Markdown, R-Shiny, Tableau, PowerBI, VBA, Matlab, Git, and Simio
Ability to determine, locate, and synthesize large volumes of unstructured data
Ability to prioritize multiple work tasks and meet deadlines, deliver products on time and within budget, and to quality standards
Ability to take initiative and provide solution options for unique challenges
Master's degree in Operations Research
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
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Candidate AI Usage Policy
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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
