Operations Research Analyst, Intermediate

The MITRE Corporation • New Bedford, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree
• Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
• and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Good understanding of principles, concepts, methods and tools for conducting operations research, statistical analysis, and data analytic studies
• Have experience in using tools and techniques to do mathematical modeling, optimization, statistics, probability modeling, and simulation
• Good udnerstanding of optimization package and simulations platforms
• Demonstrated ability to use at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, RStudio, Java)
• Must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining & maintaining U.S. security clearance
• Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
• GPA must be listed for all degrees received within past 3 years
• This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence.

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to qualified candidates with active clearance
• Masters degree is preferred.
• Experience using at least one optimization package (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX, PuLP, AMPL)
• Proficiency with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, RStudio, Java)
• Experience using at least one simulation platform (e.g., Stella, Simio, Arena, AnyLogic, SimPy, RSimmer)
• Experience working with/for agencies and/or departments of the US Government (e.g., FAA, DoD, DoE, DHS, Treasury, IRS)
• Be passionate about applying operations research, statistics, and data analytics to real world problems
• Be willing to adapt and learn

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced analytical and mathematical techniques to make difficult policy and acquisition decisions, to maximize operational effectiveness and efficiency, and achieve highest quality engineering solutions
• Present results in an intuitive, actionable manner that can be understood by all sponsor audiences, regardless of technical expertise
• Work independently and/or collaborate with a team of technical staff
• Work successfully in a hybrid environment with in-person presence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees