Operations Research Analyst, Intermediate

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Roles & Responsibilities:

Apply advanced analytical and mathematical techniques to make difficult policy and acquisition decisions, to maximize operational effectiveness and efficiency, and achieve highest quality engineering solutions Present results in an intuitive, actionable manner that can be understood by all sponsor audiences, regardless of technical expertise Work independently and/or collaborate with a team of technical staff Work successfully in a hybrid environment with in-person presence

Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. Good understanding of principles, concepts, methods and tools for conducting operations research, statistical analysis, and data analytic studies Have experience in using tools and techniques to do mathematical modeling, optimization, statistics, probability modeling, and simulation Good udnerstanding of optimization package and simulations platforms Demonstrated ability to use at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, RStudio, Java) Must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining & maintaining U.S. security clearance Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for a security clearance. GPA must be listed for all degrees received within past 3 years This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference given to qualified candidates with active clearance Masters degree is preferred. Experience using at least one optimization package (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX, PuLP, AMPL) Proficiency with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, RStudio, Java) Experience using at least one simulation platform (e.g., Stella, Simio, Arena, AnyLogic, SimPy, RSimmer) Experience working with/for agencies and/or departments of the US Government (e.g., FAA, DoD, DoE, DHS, Treasury, IRS) Be passionate about applying operations research, statistics, and data analytics to real world problems Be willing to adapt and learn This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): None This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Secret Salary compensation range and midpoint: $98,800 - $123,500 - $148,200

Annual Work Location Type:

Onsite It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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