Applied Operations Research
About The Position
MITRE is a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. Its Operations Analysis department is a group of more than 60 operations research professionals, including more than 20 PhDs, who provide analytical and technical support to government sponsors. The group addresses complex interdisciplinary problems involving organizations, operations, and technology across defense and public-sector areas such as homeland defense, military logistics, health care, cybersecurity, fraud detection, satellite planning, and aviation. Its methods include optimization, mathematical and statistical modeling, simulation, machine learning, forecasting, and other advanced analytical techniques. The Operations Research Analyst applies analytical and mathematical modeling to inform policy and acquisition decisions and improve operational effectiveness, efficiency, and engineering outcomes. The role involves framing problems, working with data, developing algorithms, identifying risks, and communicating actionable findings to both technical and nontechnical audiences. The analyst works independently and collaboratively with technical staff and domain experts. The position requires at least four days per week onsite and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government security clearance; the hired candidate must obtain that clearance within one year of hire.
Requirements
- Typically requires less than one year of related experience with a related bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Data Science or Analytics, Applied Mathematics or Statistics, or equivalent knowledge and skills in a related field.
- Passion for applying operations research, statistics, and data analytics to real-world problems.
- Willingness to adapt and learn.
- Knowledge of principles, concepts, methods, and tools for conducting operations research, statistical analysis, and data analytic studies.
- Experience using tools and techniques for mathematical modeling, optimization, statistics, probability modeling, and simulation.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for security-clearance eligibility.
- Must work onsite a minimum of four days per week.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to use at least one optimization package, such as Gurobi, CPLEX, PuLP, or AMPL.
- Demonstrated ability to use at least one modern programming language, such as Python, R, or Java.
- Demonstrated ability to use at least one simulation platform, such as Stella, Simio, Arena, AnyLogic, SimPy, or RSimmer.
- Preference for qualified candidates with an active clearance, such as TS/SCI.
- Experience working with or for U.S. government agencies or departments, such as FAA, DoD, DoE, DHS, Treasury, or IRS.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and incorporate AI/ML models, techniques, and principles into analytical work to achieve rigorous outcomes efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Apply advanced analytical and mathematical modeling techniques to inform policy and acquisition decisions, maximize operational effectiveness and efficiency, and achieve high-quality engineering solutions.
- Frame problems, collect and manipulate data, develop and code customized algorithms, identify risks, and incorporate relevant domain-specific context.
- Present results in an intuitive, actionable manner to sponsor audiences with varying levels of technical expertise, including through data visualization artifacts.
- Work independently and collaborate with technical staff and domain experts.
- Work successfully in remote settings and with in-person presence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
