Operations Research Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton • Norfolk, VA

3d • $52,900 - $108,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Operations Research Analyst identifies root causes of complex issues and analyzes data to develop and communicate recommendations. As part of a delivery team, the analyst evaluates data assessment strategies covering cost, schedule, technical, and safety risk management to help deliver tested solutions. The analyst works with industry experts to conduct research, prepare graphs and charts, and analyze and interpret programmatic or cost data, including Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), life-cycle cost and schedule models, and cost-benefit analyses. They help develop risk-based decision models and mitigation strategies, prepare project- or program-level briefings, collaborate with stakeholders, and participate in program meetings to improve efficiency.

The role applies mathematics, statistical and engineering methods, operational mathematics techniques, and principles from scientific and economic disciplines to devise modeling and measurement techniques. It supports development of technologies and concepts that advance aerospace missions. The position is hybrid and is based in Norfolk, Virginia, with an additional location in Hampton, Virginia. Applicants must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A bachelor's degree is required.

Requirements

• Experience developing Risk Management Plans, Risk Registers, Risk Mitigation Plans, and executive risk reporting.
• Experience identifying technical, acquisition, integration, cybersecurity, cost, schedule, and operational risks.
• Experience preparing and presenting information to communicate assessment findings.
• Experience collaborating with other analysts in an integrated development environment.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DoD or NASA acquisition programs.
• Experience developing analytic methodologies, metrics, and decision criteria.
• Experience with survey design or analysis and interview techniques.
• Ability to interact well in cross-functional team meetings and professional environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate data assessment strategies for cost, schedule, technical, and safety risk management.
• Conduct research with a team of industry experts.
• Prepare graphs, charts, and presentations of assessment findings.
• Analyze and interpret programmatic and cost data, including Analysis of Alternatives, life-cycle cost and schedule models, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Develop risk-based decision models and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare project- or program-level briefings and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and participate in program meetings to improve program efficiency.
• Develop modeling and measurement techniques using mathematics, statistics, engineering methods, operational mathematics, and scientific and economic principles.
• Develop technologies and concepts that advance aerospace missions.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time