Jr. Operations Research Analyst
Systems Planning & Analysis
Alexandria, VA0–3 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Joint, Office of the Secretary of War, Interoffice Division (JOID) Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) is seeking a Jr. Operations Research Analyst to support systems engineering (SE) and testing and evaluation (T&E) programs for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The primary place of performance is SPA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA, with regular visits to customer sites in VA and DC.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert analysis and solution development in a specialized field.
- Evaluate and analyze complex problems.
- Recommend and implement solutions using advanced subject-matter knowledge.
- Apply established principles and methods (e.g., data analytics, economic/behavioral analysis, process modeling, performance management, change management, regulatory compliance, communication networks, defense capabilities) to improve processes, support decision-making, and ensure quality and effectiveness for DHS capability development efforts.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree
- 0-3 years of relevant experience
- Proven ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain DHS Suitability.
Qualifications (Desired)
- DHS Systems Engineering Level 1, DAWIA Engineering and Technical Management Foundational Level 1, and/or ASEP (Associate Systems Engineering Professional): INCOSE.
- Experience in:
- Program planning and oversight.
- Exercise development, execution, and evaluation.
- System-level analysis.
- System integration support, including understanding of threats and vulnerability.
- Technical assessment & evaluation to support government technical experts in acquisition efforts and RDT&E for the DHS mission.
- Prior experience supporting DHS programs.
- Active DHS Suitability.