Business Research Analyst - TS/SCI
Malama Kai•Fort Washington, MD
•$115,000 - $140,000•Onsite
About The Position
Malama Kai Technologies is seeking a Business Research Analyst to apply analytical and quantitative methods that inform decisions for a Department of Defense customer. This role works with a highly dynamic team and builds models and simulations, conducts trade-off and effectiveness analyses, and turns complex data into clear recommendations for Government leaders. You will support studies, metrics, and decision-support tools across cost, schedule, performance, and mission effectiveness.
Requirements
- at least eight (8) years of professional experience applying operations research or quantitative analysis, ideally in support of DoD or federal programs.
- Proficiency with analytic and statistical tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, or JMP, and with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with modeling, simulation, or optimization methods.
- Familiarity with simulation tools such as Simio, Arena, or ExtendSim, and visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Experience with analyses of alternatives, cost analysis, operational test and evaluation, or campaign modeling.
- Strong written and verbal communication, including experience briefing findings to decision-makers.
- US Citizenship required.
- This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for clearance level.
Nice To Haves
- Active U.S. military duty or intelligence experience.
Responsibilities
- Apply operations research methods, including modeling, simulation, optimization, and statistical analysis, to support Government decisions.
- Build, validate, and run models and simulations, and conduct cost-benefit, trade-off, and effectiveness analyses.
- Analyze operational, logistics, readiness, and performance data to identify trends, gaps, and options.
- Support studies and analyses such as analyses of alternatives (AoA), capability assessments, and campaign or mission analyses.
- Develop metrics, dashboards, and decision-support tools that give leaders timely visibility into performance.
- Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and technical documentation for Government stakeholders.
- Coordinate with Government, contractor, and cross-functional teams to gather data, validate assumptions, and align on the analytic approach.
- Document methods, assumptions, and results so analyses are repeatable and defensible.
Benefits
- The pay range for this position is $115,000 to $140,000 per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
