Operations Research Systems Analyst

Overview: The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S
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Project/Unit Description GTRI's Signals and Systems Division (SASD) in the Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL) seeks qualified candidates for the position of Operations Research/Systems Analyst within the Operational Research Branch (ORB)
This Research Faculty position involves participating in the research, coordinating the supporting research of more junior operations research analysts, ensuring the delivery of quality products, and expanding GTRI's footprint and impact in this key technical area related to national defense
SASD engages in research related to high-impact, technical analysis for U.S
Government projects
The division's mission is to shape the development of next-generation technical capabilities and strengthen our national defense through leading-edge research and analytic support, informed by a deep knowledge of operational capabilities, current intelligence, and the related information environment
ACL develops tailored solutions for a broad range of national security challenges through disciplined application of physics- and effects-based modeling to realizable systems, augmented with prototype development and testing
ACL's research thrusts extend across domains, and include bio-, chemical-, RF-, and optical-sensor physics; materials science and engineering; electromagnetic theory, computation, structures, and measurements; electronic warfare techniques and applications; operational scenario modeling and simulation; traditional and asymmetric threat analysis; and ground maneuver warfare
The Operations Analyst will provide subject matter expertise on current and future threat systems, US and allied weapon systems, tactics, and potential use concepts leveraging emerging civilian and military technology
The successful candidate will manage projects and programs to meet objectives, working with sponsors, engineers, and GTRI management to achieve success
They will also participate in sponsor engagement efforts to identify potential opportunities, develop proposals, and manage business lines
The OCB research engineers and scientists work on a variety of tasks, varying from project to project and depending on the individual's skills and interests
Opportunity is provided to grow through learning experiences at work
The types of tasks include:
• Analysis of alternatives
• Systems of systems interactions evaluation
• Systems performance evaluation
• Requirements analysis
• Risk assessments
• Development of TTPs
• Trade space exploration
• Evaluation of test results
• System performance prediction Job Purpose The Operations Research / Systems Analyst (OR/SA) applies advanced analytical and systems engineering methods to support critical decision making
The OR/SA researches, develops, and integrates new and existing system simulation frameworks, prediction models, logical models, and analysis techniques
The OR/SA also models operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and provides decision support for alternative architectures
In addition, the OR/SE designs and develops decision support tools that integrate modeling and simulation into intuitive and interactive graphical user interfaces
The OR/SE also elicits information from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and stakeholders, and iterates with them to develop qualitative models of their expertise and/or needs and utilizes applied statistical analysis, machine learning, optimization, and visualization to support defensible decisions and decision processes
In addition, the OR/SA conceptualizes, designs, and develops software solutions to implement system simulations, models and analyses and develops, integrates, and tests software and conceptual ideas to implement decision making methods and processes
Lastly, the OR/SA develops methods, processes and software tools to help design, integrate and manage complex systems and system engineering processes
Key Responsibilities
• Manage all technical aspects of supporting defensible decision making, including directing multiple lab resources for large scale products or system deployments.
• Manage sub-contractor resources supporting all system engineering areas.
• Develop and implement approaches to address the sponsors' needs within the contractual schedule and budget.
• Develop technical reports detailing models used and processes followed for developing a decision support solution.
• Review and verify work-products are consistent, accurate, and that they address the needs of the sponsor.
• Serve as a resource and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for operations research and systems engineering tools and technologies.
• Mentor and support the teaching and training of student employees and junior-level researchers.
• Significantly contribute to whitepapers and proposals
Required Minimum Qualifications
• Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited degree program relevant to this position will be considered
The candidate must have a graduation date of no later than August 2024.
• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or related discipline plus 9 years minimum experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to convey highly technical material in a clear, concise manner to a nontechnical audience.
• Experience managing multifaceted projects from startup to closeout, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Able to act in varied roles as both a technical resource and in leadership positions.
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
• Active Top Secret Clearance.
• MS or Ph.D
in Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or related discipline.
• Software experience with standard engineering tools, such as MATLAB, Python, and MongoDB.
• Exposure to orbital warfare requirements for a space range.
• Experience with mission-level modeling environments such as Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM).
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) languages, tools, and methodologies.
• Experience with radar or electronic warfare systems.
• Experience with operations analysis of DoD system-of-systems environment.
• Experience writing successful proposals as part of a cross-functional team
Travel Requirements 10% - 25% travel Education and Length of Experience This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement
The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook
• 9 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or related discipline.
• 7 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or related discipline.
• 4 years of related experience with a Ph.D
in Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or related discipline
U.S
Citizenship Requirements Due to our research contracts with the U.S
federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S
Citizens
Clearance Type Required Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance
Benefits at GTRI Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/
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