Government and Public Sector - AI & Data - Senior Operations Research Analyst

EY•Richmond, VA

1d•$106,900 - $200,600•Hybrid

About The Position

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Government and Public Sector – AI & Data – Senior Operations Research Analyst From strategy to execution, the Government and Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans, and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world. EY delivers unparalleled service in big data, business intelligence, and digital analytics built on a blend of custom-developed methods related to customer analytics, data visualization, and optimization. We leverage best practices and a high degree of business acumen that has been compiled over years of experience to ensure the highest level of execution and satisfaction for our clients. At EY, our methods are not tied to any specific platforms but rather arrived at by analyzing business needs and making sure that the solutions delivered meet all client goals. The Operations Research Analyst will support the client Strategy & Operations Analysis (SOA) Unit by applying quantitative analysis, predictive modeling, simulation, and decision-support methodologies to improve immigration enforcement operations and strategic planning. The analyst will contribute to forecasting resource requirements, evaluating operational impacts of policy changes, and developing analytical products that support headquarters and field-level decision-making.

Requirements

Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of experience conducting quantitative analysis and operations research.
Experience utilizing Python, R, SQL, or similar analytical languages.
Experience with modeling, simulation, optimization, or forecasting techniques.
Strong analytical writing and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DHS, ICE, DoD, or other federal agencies.
Experience with Tableau, Qlik, ArcGIS, Databricks, Palantir Foundry, or similar tools.
Familiarity with immigration, law enforcement, or public-sector operations.
Master's degree in a quantitative discipline.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain predictive models and analytical tools supporting the Immigration Enforcement Lifecycle.
Conduct operational research studies leveraging statistical, simulation, optimization, and forecasting methodologies.
Support development and enhancement of Discrete Event Simulation (DES) models.
Evaluate resource allocation, workforce planning, logistics, and operational effectiveness.
Perform scenario analysis and impact assessments related to policy, migration, and operational changes.
Support geospatial analysis initiatives utilizing GIS tools.
Develop analytical reports, presentations, dashboards, and executive briefings.
Participate in stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and communicate findings.
Support preparation of DHS model accreditation and documentation packages.
Collaborate with data scientists, strategists, and engineers to improve forecasting and decision-support capabilities.