Operations Research Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton • Hampton, VA

1d • $52,900 - $108,000

About The Position

The Operations Research Analyst helps clients solve complex problems by identifying root causes, analyzing data, and developing recommendations. Working with a varied team of industry experts, the analyst evaluates data assessment strategies involving cost, schedule, technical, and safety risk management. The role includes conducting research; preparing graphs and charts; analyzing and interpreting programmatic or cost data, including Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), life-cycle cost and schedule models, and cost-benefit analyses; and documenting findings.

The analyst helps develop risk-based decision models, mitigation strategies, and project- or program-level briefings, presents results, collaborates with stakeholders, and participates in program meetings to improve efficiency. The position applies mathematics, statistical and engineering methods, operational mathematics techniques, and principles from scientific and economic disciplines to develop modeling and measurement techniques supporting technology maturation and Aerospace missions.

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

• Identify root causes of issues and analyze findings to develop recommendations and creative solutions.
• Assist in evaluating data assessment strategies involving cost, schedule, technical, and safety risk management.
• Conduct research and prepare graphs and charts.
• Analyze and interpret programmatic or cost data, including Analysis of Alternatives, life-cycle cost and schedule models, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Document findings and help develop risk-based decision models and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare project- or program-level briefings and present assessment results.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and participate in program meetings to improve program efficiency.
• Develop modeling and measurement techniques using mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, operational mathematics, and scientific and economic principles.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, 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