Operations Research Analyst

HSG, LLC • Tampa, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Research Analyst supports a federal client through advanced research and analysis of complex datasets. The role integrates open-source, publicly available, commercially available, geospatial, and other multidisciplinary information to identify patterns, relationships, and information gaps and to produce timely analytic products that support mission and operational decision-making.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Must currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while researching multifaceted problem sets in a dynamic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in research, data fusion, and analysis of multidisciplinary datasets.
• Proficiency in data manipulation, including collection, synthesis, and visualization of content for complex deliverables in multiple formats.
• Knowledge of internet-based research methods, including Boolean logic, search engines, databases, publicly available internet sources, and commercial or industry-based data resources.
• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, technical, and communication skills with the ability to present findings in written, graphic, briefing, or other client-directed formats.
• Proficiency in geospatial analysis, including advanced analytic functions and creation of publishable cartographic products.
• Experience with relevant analytic and geospatial tools such as Analyst's Notebook, ArcGIS Pro/ArcMap, Tableau, Google Earth, or comparable platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience supporting complex federal, defense, law-enforcement, special operations, or comparable mission environments.
• Knowledge of structured analytic or targeting methodologies.
• Knowledge of multiple intelligence or information disciplines, including OSINT and related analytic sources.
• Experience with Publicly Available Information (PAI) and Commercially Available Information (CAI).
• Experience with cyber analytics.
• Computer science experience with an emphasis on statistical analysis, automation, or data mining.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex public, commercial, geospatial, and client-provided information into clear analytic products that support client mission decisions.
• Develop defensible findings by examining patterns, relationships, data gaps, and operationally relevant trends across multiple information sources.
• Build tailored research and analytic approaches based on client requirements, available data, mission priorities, and reporting timelines.
• Use structured quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate large or varied datasets and communicate conclusions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Prepare written products, briefings, visualizations, maps, and other decision-support materials that clearly explain analytic judgments and supporting evidence.
• Apply geospatial, network, and data-fusion techniques to help clients understand relationships, locations, activities, and emerging areas of concern.
• Maintain awareness of relevant open-source, publicly available, commercial, and industry data resources that may strengthen analytic outcomes.
• Collaborate with team members and client stakeholders to refine requirements, validate assumptions, and improve the usefulness of final deliverables.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed