Operations Research Analyst

About the Role

As an operations research analyst, you are passionate about identifying the root cause of an issue and then analyzing, reporting, and developing recommendations for a creative solution. You will help solve complex problems for clients by assisting in the evaluation of data assessment strategies such as Cost, Schedule, Technical, and Safety Risk Management to deliver sound, industry-tested solutions. You will work with a team of experts to conduct research, prepare graphs and charts, and analyze and interpret programmatic or cost data such as Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Life Cycle Cost and Schedule Models, and Cost-Benefit Analysis. You will help develop risk-based decision models, mitigation strategies, and project or program level briefings to present results, collaborate with stakeholders, and participate in various program meetings to improve program efficiency. You will use your passion for technology maturation, analytics, and statistics to devise modeling and measuring techniques utilizing mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, operational mathematics techniques, and other principles and laws of scientific and economic disciplines. Use your operations research experience to develop technologies and concepts that advance Aerospace missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the evaluation of data assessment strategies.
• Conduct research.
• Prepare graphs and charts.
• Analyze and interpret programmatic or cost data.
• Develop risk-based decision models.
• Develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare project or program level briefings to present results.
• Collaborate with stakeholders.
• Participate in various program meetings.
• Devise modeling and measuring techniques.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience developing Risk Management Plans, Risk Registers, Risk Mitigation Plans, and executive risk reporting.
• Experience identifying technical, acquisition, integration, cybersecurity, cost, schedule, and operational risks.
• Experience preparing and presenting information to communicate assessment findings.
• Experience collaborating with other analysts in an integrated development environment.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting DoD or NASA acquisitions programs.
• Experience developing analytic methodologies, metrics, and decision criteria.
• Experience with survey design or analysis and interview techniques.
• Ability to interact well in cross-functional team meetings and professional environments.
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Compensation

• Projected compensation range: $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD).

Work Model

• Remote: May require occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: Expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Onsite: Primarily performed full-time at a customer facility.