Operations Research Analyst, SME

Parsons Corporation•Aberdeen, MD

20h

About The Position

Parsons is seeking an Operations Research Analyst SME to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. This Subject Matter Expert will lead complex analytical efforts, including experimentation, simulation, testing, and data analysis, to develop actionable recommendations that optimize system performance, tactics, and operational effectiveness for Drone Armor.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Operations Research, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 6 years of experience OR 10+ years of relevant operations research or advanced analytical experience may be substituted for education
Experience performing complex analysis, experimentation, or modeling and simulation in support of technical or operational problems
Experience analyzing data and interpreting information to generate recommendations and solutions for specific problem areas
Experience providing leadership and direction to teams conducting analytic or technical work
Experience preparing clear, well-structured technical reports and recommendations for decision-makers
Strong background in operations research, quantitative analysis, or related disciplines
Familiarity with modeling/simulation tools, statistical analysis software, or scripting languages used for data analysis
Ability to design and interpret experiments, simulations, and tests to answer operationally relevant questions
Strong communication skills for framing problems, explaining methods, and presenting results to varied audiences
Must be a US Citizen
TOP SECRET security clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or related field
Training or certifications in data analytics, modeling & simulation, or related tools/technologies
Experience supporting DoD, defense, C-UAS, EW, or ISR-related analytic efforts
Experience conducting campaign analysis, mission engineering, or force-on-force simulation
Experience with data visualization tools and techniques for communicating complex results
Familiarity with test and evaluation data, operational assessments, or field experimentation
An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert capable of handling tasks and answering specific questions related to operations research and assigned functional domains
Provide expert analytical support that may include physical experimentation, emulation, modeling, simulation, and testing of C-UAS concepts and systems
Analyze operational and test data, interpret results, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights
Design and support experiments, simulations, and emulations to evaluate Drone Armor system performance, CONOPS, and operational tactics
Apply quantitative methods and operations research techniques (e.g., optimization, stochastic modeling, statistical analysis) to complex problems
Assess trade-offs, risks, and sensitivities to inform capability development, deployment, and employment decisions
Prepare recommendations and solutions for the specific areas under analysis, clearly articulating assumptions, methods, and implications
Develop decision-support products (briefings, reports, visualization) tailored to technical, operational, and leadership audiences
Support the refinement of requirements, CONOPS, and test plans based on analytic findings
Provide leadership and direction to team members working on the same project, guiding analytic approach, methods, and quality standards
Mentor junior analysts and coordinate with engineers, testers, and operators to ensure integrated analytic efforts
Contribute to technical reviews, milestones, and customer engagements as a recognized SME