Operations Research Analyst (Journeyman)

ITA International • VA

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About The Position

At ITA International, we’re a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities. With a global presence and a passionate team of over 200 ITAers, we’re driven by mission success for our customers, 'In The Arena.' Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning and Software Engineering – enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value. Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, 'The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.' We’re here, standing beside our customers, ready to serve and succeed. ITA is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join the team in a hybrid position at the Pentagon. Please note this position is contingent upon successful contract award, expected late Spring 2025.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science, or a related field.
• 4-10 years of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques is required.
• A Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in development of decision support tools in desktop/cloud environments.
• Skilled use of MS Excel with Visual Basic for Applications, Power BI, and other MS Office tools.
• Skilled with programming languages, including Java, Python, VBA, C++, or C-.
• Expertise with optimization and simulation analyses.

Responsibilities

• Support the Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) on analytic, modeling, and simulation capabilities covering predictive, prescriptive, diagnostic, or descriptive analytics methods.
• Use advanced techniques, such as optimization, simulation, data mining, statistical analysis, regression, and mathematical modeling to develop solutions.
• Perform analysis applying appropriate scientific processes and modeling techniques.
• Conduct research initiatives and contribute to data analysis initiatives.
• Interpret information that may assist management with decision making and/or policy formulation.
• Develop concepts for technical solutions to support a rapid, software development process.
• Perform analysis on current and projected operations to identify opportunities to improve performance and/or reduce cost.
• Design, develop, and apply a variety of decision analytics, mathematical and statistical techniques, modeling and simulation, and other analytic methods.
• Develop prototype models/simulations.
• Modify and enhance existing analytic products.
• Assist in concept development, prototyping, testing, validation, and implementation of models/simulations.
• Assess the problem and identify appropriate analytic method to address it.
• Assist in the development of assessment information, decision briefings, and analytical papers.
• Effectively brief both internal and external stakeholders.
• Present information into meaningful reports and presentation material.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• Life Insurance.
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable).
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options.
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees