Operation Research Analyst

Joint Research and Development, LLC • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

JRAD is seeking candidates for a contingent/future position supporting the DHS Science and Technology (S&T). This position is located in Washington DC, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement. The role involves contributing to the analysis, evaluation, and development of data-driven solutions by applying operations research methods to support decision-making and improve mission outcomes. The analyst will resolve complex operational problems using advanced quantitative techniques and deep subject-matter expertise, applying operations research principles to design, assess, and implement specialized solutions across diverse functional areas. Analytical support will be provided across domains such as data analytics, economic and behavioral analysis, process modeling and simulation, performance management, and decision support systems. The position also supports business process improvement and organizational effectiveness through modeling, forecasting, and performance measurement, and assists in the development, review, and refinement of test and evaluation (T&E) documentation. Input will be provided on key program documents to strengthen analytical validity and decision support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree at least 3 years’ experience
• Engineering (or technical) experience
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• DHS Suitability
• Secret

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD)
• Knowledge of Department of Homeland Security Acquisition and Systems Engineering policy

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the analysis, evaluation, and development of data-driven solutions, applying operations research methods to support decision-making and improve mission outcomes.
• Resolves complex operational problems using advanced quantitative techniques (e.g., optimization, simulation, statistical analysis) and deep subject-matter expertise.
• Applies operations research principles and analytical methodologies to design, assess, and implement specialized solutions across diverse functional areas.
• Provides analytical support across domains such as data analytics, economic and behavioral analysis, process modeling and simulation, performance management, and decision support systems.
• Supports business process improvement and organizational effectiveness through modeling, forecasting, and performance measurement.
• Assists in the development, review, and refinement of test and evaluation (T&E) documentation, ensuring analytical rigor and alignment with program objectives.
• Provides input on key program documents, including Operational Requirements Documents, Acquisition Strategies, Program Management Plans, T&E Strategies, Test Plans, and evaluation reports, to strengthen analytical validity and decision support.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees