Operations Research Analyst
About The Position
The Operations Research Analyst partners with the Logistics Data Governance Cell's USMC Strategic Lead and Tactical Lead subject matter experts to iteratively improve software using live field-testing feedback and evolving Force Design requirements. The role also supports developing and collecting authoritative logistics planning factors and consumption rates across essential classes of supply. The analyst develops and maintains data and analytical models that support the enterprise Logistics Common Operational Picture (LOG-COP), including forecasts for supply consumption, maintenance requirements, and lift constraints. The role uses information from live training, simulators, virtual environments, and historical service data to refine planning factors, while maintaining source documentation and rationale. The analyst supports the cell throughout its lifecycle, participates in exercises, coordinates data requirements with MCLOG, and attends meetings and conferences at resident and off-site locations. Occasional travel may be required.
Requirements
- Former officer or SNCO with extensive experience planning and coordinating logistics at the tactical and operational level.
- Detailed understanding of consumption rates, military logistics functions, and military logistics organizations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships, as measured by actual operational experience.
- Completion of military career level school at the appropriate level.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong computer application, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and maintain focus.
- NATO Secret Clearance required.
- Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record acceptable to the company’s auto insurance provider are required for authorized company drivers.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure real-time data seamlessly feeds the enterprise Logistics Common Operational Picture (LOG-COP).
- Develop analytical models to forecast consumption rates for classes of supply, including Class I water and subsistence, Class III bulk fuel burn rates, Class V ammunition expenditures, Class IX predictive maintenance requirements, and lift constraints.
- Capture data from live training events and simulators or virtual environments to inform consumption rates and build historical data.
- Analyze historical data maintained across the service and translate insights into updates to authoritative logistics planning factors.
- Maintain linkages that allow the cell to cite the source and rationale for planning factors.
- Support management of the cell's full lifecycle, from initial analysis through final evaluation and record-keeping.
- Participate in scheduled exercises to ensure the effectiveness of the data being developed.
- Coordinate with MCLOG on data requirements, ensuring data capture aligns with policies.
- Attend conferences and meetings at the resident site and other off-site locations.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure the accuracy and relevance of data being collected and developed.
- Maintain the qualifications required to serve as an authorized company driver.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
