Operations Research Analyst Senior

SteerBridge•Patuxent River, MD

1d•$130,000 - $145,000

About The Position

SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success. At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it , creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve. General Program Overview: This program supports a U.S. Naval Aviation organization by delivering advanced data analytics, modeling, and decision-support capabilities that improve aircraft readiness, maintenance planning, and sustainment outcomes. The team works with complex, multi-source data to identify trends, forecast workload and cost drivers, and develop actionable insights that help leaders make better-informed operational and resource decisions. Work on this program spans data engineering, predictive analytics, logistics and sustainment analysis, and the development of dashboards and analytical tools used to improve mission readiness, reduce delays, and optimize long-term lifecycle costs across aviation platforms. Operations Research Analyst – Senior Role Overview The Senior Operations Research Analyst serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), leading complex analytical efforts that support mission-critical readiness, sustainment, and cost decisions. This role focuses

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a related field
15+ years of professional experience
Recognized SME with experience supporting high-visibility or mission-critical programs
U.S. citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 investigation
Experience working with sensitive or controlled data

Responsibilities

Lead development of advanced analytical models, simulations, and forecasting tools
Provide expert analysis supporting readiness improvement initiatives and sustainment strategies
Advise stakeholders on cost, logistics, maintenance, and operational tradeoffs
Guide analytical methodologies and ensure rigor and accuracy
Mentor and oversee the work of less-senior analysts
Support enterprise-level decision-making through data-driven insights