Operations Research Analyst, Senior

Job Description

Operations Research Analyst, Senior
The Opportunity:
As a Senior Operations Research Analyst
(
ORSA
)
, you're passionate about exploring the root cause of an issue and then analyzing, reporting, and
develop
ing recommendations for a creative solution. We need an
experience
d ORSA like you to help us solve complex problems for our clients. As the leader of our Analytics Team, you'll determine, employ, and lead the way for innovative analytic
met
hods delivering impactful solutions.
You won't go at it alone, you'll work alongside our Analytics Team, operational SMEs, technology experts, and clients to plan analytic
met
hodologies, conduct research, gather data, analyze findings, interpret results, and convey findings to multiple audiences. You'll lead your team to
develop
and updates web and cloud-based analytic apps, produce briefs, documents, presentations, and talking points, and present results, collaborate with stakeholders, and participate in various program meetings to improve program efficiency.
In this role, you'll use your passion for operations research to devise qualitative and quantitative
met
hods, models and processes utilizing logic models, mathematics, statistics, engineering
met
hods, economics principles, optimization, sensitivity analysis, deterministic and stochastic modeling and simulation, return on investment analysis, cost benefit analysis, risk analysis, heuristics, multi-criteria decision analysis
(
MCDA
)
,
and other
novel analytic
met
hods. You will also apply your subject matter expertise to inform planning, strategy, resource allocation,
and other
staff processes.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:

10+ years of
experience
in a strategic or operational Headquarters
develop
ing and executing novel and innovative analytic and assessment processes in support of strategic campaigning, including campaign assessments and partner force assessments
10+ years of
experience
supporting the DoD as an operations research systems analyst
(
ORSA
)
translating operational requirements to technical team and applications, while being able to translate technical solutions to operational teams and functions
Experience
leading analytic teams in support of
spe
cia
l operations
campaigning, planning, and assessments
Experience
conducting evidence-based, qualitative, and quantitative analysis informing campaigning, planning, and resourcing decisions, including campaign plan assessment and partner force analyses
Experience
programming and using MS Office Suite and data science applications to analyze data and convey results
Knowledge of
service or joint G
/
S
/
J5 functions, including strategy, planning, and assessments and G
/
S
/
J3 functions including
current
and future operations, global force management, and resource prioritization processes
Ability to
translate analytical requirements and concepts to appropriate
met
hodologies, frameworks, and workflows to identify and decompose objectives, determine resource investments, and identify outcomes of those investments in the context of objectives and priorities
Ability to
author reports, present findings to the GO
/
FO level, conduct quality control of findings, integrate analysis results with other staff processes, and build an integrated network of stakeholders in support of analytic efforts affecting campaigning and resourcing processes
TS/SCI clearance
Master's degree
in Operations Research
Nice If You Have:

Knowledge of
OIE
/
IW G
/
S
/
J5 functions, including strategy, planning, and assessments and OIE
/
IW G
/
S
/
J3 functions including
current
and future operations, global force management, and resource prioritization processes
Knowledge of
Python, R-Studio, R-Markdown, R-Shiny, Tableau, PowerBI, VBA, Matlab, Git, and Simio
Ability to
determine, locate, and synthesize large volumes of unstructured data
Ability to
prioritize multiple work tasks and meet deadlines, deliver products on time and within
budget
, and to quality standards
Ability to
take initiative and provide solution options for unique challenges
​
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
;

TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on
your
own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited
unless permission is explicitly provided
.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote
: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid
: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite
: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.