Sr. Operations Research Analyst

Akiak Enterprise Services • Patuxent River, MD

33d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Operations Research Analyst serves as a strategic thought partner and technical expert, applying advanced analytical methodologies—including complex mathematical modeling, predictive analytics, optimization, simulation, and large‑scale data analysis—to guide organizational decision‑making at the highest level. In this role, the analyst leads cross‑functional initiatives to diagnose operational challenges, uncover systemic inefficiencies, and design innovative, data‑driven solutions that influence long‑term strategy.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Secret Clearance
• 8+ Years of Experience Required (for Senior)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong foundation in mathematical modeling, linear programming, optimization, and statistics.
• Proficiency with analytics tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, SAS, or similar.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in fields such as supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, finance, or healthcare, depending on industry.
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques for predictive analytics.
• Experience implementing simulation models (e.g., using Arena, AnyLogic).
• Knowledge of database systems and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational challenges and identify areas for improvement using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Develop mathematical or simulation models to evaluate potential solutions and predict outcomes.
• Apply optimization, forecasting, and statistical techniques to support decision-making.
• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from multiple internal and external sources.
• Evaluate alternative solutions by assessing cost, efficiency, risk, and impact.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through reports, presentations, and data visualizations.
• Build dashboards and analytical tools to support ongoing operational insights.
• Stay current with new analytical methods, software, and industry trends.
• May oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

Benefits

• The company has a hybrid remote policy for all employees and is dependent upon the type of position.
• The employee must sign and attest to the Company’s non-disclosure statement.
• The employee is responsible for reporting to the Company’s Compliance, Risk and Ethics Officer any conflicts of interest, and/or provide notification of outside employment, or when release of confidential business is shared with external parties.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• The Akiak Family of Companies will attempt to provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment, with the exception of those situations affected by the Tribal Preference policy.
• All aspects of employment will be governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior