Operational Research Analyst / Data Scientist - 5

General Dynamics Information Technology•Atlantic City, NJ

2d•$76,500 - $103,500•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for research and development related to the detection and mitigation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in a civilian airport environment. As part of the technology research team, the candidate will plan and execute research designed to collect, organize, and analyze the performance data of various UAS detection and/or mitigation technologies when applied to an operational airport. The data analysis results will be detailed by the candidate in technology performance reports. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. As a Research Analyst Senior you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Research Analyst Senior joining our team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in operations research, computer science, engineering, business, mathematics, information systems, management science
Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience
Project management/organization
Research techniques
Creating plans
Cost estimation
Risk management
Logistics
Data collection
Analysis
Technical writing
Presenting formal/technical information
Timely development and completion of deliverables, which meet customer quality requirements, without daily supervision.
Able to define needed visual representations of this data (e.g., data distribution over time, heat maps, scatter plots, and system performance over distance).
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Able to explain complex, technical material to technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to author technical reports that present research results in a clear, concise, and logical manner.
Experience with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Must be comfortable working in a dynamic environment using partially defined requirements.
Must be able to work outdoors, during all seasons, to support system installations, calibration and shakedown testing, and data collection.
May be required to lift objects weighting 25 lbs. or less

Nice To Haves

MS in engineering, computer science, analytics, or mathematics can be used to replace 3 years of experience
Understanding of JMP
Experienced with business process analysis or data manipulation
Demonstrative critical thinking and leadership skills.
Comfortable using leadership and critical thinking skills to lead decision making and assist with tasks such as cost estimates.
Airport, or aviation related experience or working at the WJHTC is preferred but not required, e.g. airport operations, flight operations, pilot license, Part 107 Cert, or other aviation programs

Responsibilities

Conducts quantitative analysis using operations research tools, economics, and other quantitative techniques in the areas of procedural implementations and performance issues.
Creates analysis procedures.
Assists in the definition of machine learning and data mining strategies.
Creates, deploys, maintains and refines decision management models.
Specialist in modeling and simulation functions or operations such as, but not limited to exercises, plans, coordination, demonstrations, and instruction in the fields such as, but not limited to health, environmental, transportation, law enforcement, and security for military and civilian agencies.
Must have the ability to analyze research data to characterize system performance, and use this data to identify what, if any, areas require more and/or deeper research.
Develops and executes test plans, collects test results, performs data analysis, and presents findings.
Provide technical direction to a highly collaborative team of technicians, UAS pilots, other Operational Researchers, Radio Frequency (RF) / Spectrum Engineers and UAS SMEs.

Benefits

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.