Operations Research Analyst
Operations Research Analyst
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Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growthwe are known for continuous innovation for our government customers in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity unique challenges and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Cross Domain Warfare Analysis Portfolio (CDAP) within SPAs Sea Land and Air Division (SLAD) specializes in integrating warfighter experience and emerging technologies expertise to assess new capabilities and their impact to our Military warfighters across the full range of domains from the seabed to space. CDAP customers include: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Office of Naval Research (ONR) Navy staff and other government organizations. We draw on multi-disciplinary expertise in operations research systems engineering military operations and program analysis to advise DoD leaders on decisions to acquire innovative technologies optimize existing processes and influence policy to advance our national security. CDAG delivers: 1) Quantitative and qualitative modeling and analysis combined with extensive operational and technical experience to develop integrated solutions to warfighting challenges 2) Cost-effective platform mission payload and operating strategies to address capability gaps and exploit opportunities to create asymmetric cross-domain effects 3) Expert capability technology policy and business case assessments; operational mission analyses; integrated warfare assessments; requirements development; technology transition management; and program support.
SPA has an immediate need for an Operations Research Analyst. #CJ #IN123
Responsibilities
The Operations Research Analyst will conduct modeling and simulation analysis using DoD models and modeling environments such as Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) the Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM) and the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) and SPAs modeling environments GCAM and Archer/Cyber Assassin (CA). They will assist in the framing development and presentation of warfighting analyses by building models to analyze and assess military operations and technologies. They will also identify research and incorporate modern strategies for analysis in areas such as computer science systems engineering and program analysis to provide timely and relevant products as well as conduct analysis of data sets drafting white papers compiling reports and delivering briefs to clients.
This opportunity is based in Alexandria VA. Due to the classified nature of the work there are limited opportunities for remote/telework and it may require minimal travel (0-10%) depending on the project.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in a technical field such as Operations Research Engineering Mathematics Statistics Computer Science or related field
- Experience manipulating data using programming languages or analysis packages (e.g. VBA SQL Python R MATLAB)
- Experience with DoD M&S tools such as AFSIM STORM NGTS GCAM Cyber Assassin or NSS
- Critical thinking problem-solving written and oral communication skills and high attention to detail
- DoD Secret Clearance or higher and the ability to maintain it throughout employment
Desired Qualifications:
- Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- 2 years experience with one of the simulation tools mentioned above and configuration management tools such as Git and BitBucket
- Masters degree in a technical field such as Operations Research Engineering Mathematics Statistics Computer Science Data Sciences/Analytics or related field
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
