Operations Research Analyst (Mid-level)

INDUS Technology•Ford Island, HI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IND US is a 100% employee-owned, customer-focused government services provider with expertise in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Program/Financial Management, Logistics, and Data Analytics. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport Division Detachment Pacific (Code 04/TDC) serves as NUWC’s forward presence across the Middle Pacific, Guam, and WESTPAC, providing site and detachment management. The detachment manages on-site operations, executes Navy program duties, oversees military personnel allowances, and acts as the command’s liaison with local installation leadership for services and support. Supported divisions include the Hawaii Fleet Test and Operational Assessment Division (Code 24), Pearl Harbor Torpedo Division (Code 34), and Fleet Technical Support Division (Code 45). Reporting to the Program Manager, the Mid-level Operations Research Analyst supports the technical analysis and assessment of Undersea Warfare (USW) combat systems for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Keyport Hawaii Detachment on the HI Detachments support services contract. This includes Combat System Sea Qualification Trials (CSSQT), Developmental Testing (DT), Integrated Testing (IT), and Operational Testing (OT) of U.S. Navy ships and platforms. The ideal candidate applies operations research, data analysis, modeling, and statistical methods to evaluate USW combat systems (e.g., hull sonar, towed arrays, LAMPS, SVTT, auxiliary sonar). Working with moderate independence under senior analyst guidance, the role reconstructs and analyzes test data, supports at-sea and shore-based evaluations, develops analytical products, and provides recommendations to improve system effectiveness and readiness. Requires travel and periodic underway support aboard U.S. Navy ships.

Requirements

An active secret clearance is required to be considered for this position.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field is required.
At least three to seven (3-7) years of professional experience in operations research, data analysis, or systems analysis.
Solid understanding of operations research principles, statistical analysis, data modeling, and quantitative methods.
Ability to apply analytical techniques to U.S. Navy combat systems, sonar technologies, and Undersea Warfare (USW) operations.
Proficiency with analytical tools such as MATLAB, Python, R, or advanced Excel functions.
Must possess basic computer literacy and data entry skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Must possess strong time management skills.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in U.S. Navy shipyards, warfare centers, or defense contractor environments, particularly supporting AN/SQQ-89 or similar USW systems.
Familiarity with shipboard operations, at-sea testing, and test and evaluation processes.
Experience in sonar systems analysis or ASW tactics reconstruction.
Experience supporting Navy or commercial ship operations and testing activities.
Demonstrated background in acoustics, sonar, or undersea warfare systems analysis.

Responsibilities

Conducts technical analysis, performance assessment, and data reconstruction from CSSQT, DT, IT, and OT events for USW combat systems.
Applies operations research techniques, statistical methods, and modeling tools to evaluate system effectiveness, tactics, and operational performance.
Supports at-sea testing and ship-riding events, including collection, processing, and analysis of real-time and post-event data.
Develops analytical reports, briefings, and technical recommendations for government stakeholders.
Assists in estimating time, resources, and costs for analysis tasks and test support activities.
Participates in Government-provided training to qualify in Tactical Qualification System (TQS) areas as required by PWS 2.8.
Provides technical and administrative support for USW Combat Systems Technical and Administrative Test and Evaluation activities.
Bid and proposal support if requested.
Other duties as assigned.