Operations Research Analyst, Lead

Operations Research Analyst, Lead

The Opportunity:

As an operations analyst, you're passionate about exploring the root cause of an issue and then analyzing, reporting, and developing recommendations for a creative solution. We need a seasoned research analyst like you to help us solve complex problems for our clients. On our military operations and research analysis team, you'll lead the evaluation of data assessment strategies such as statistical analysis, evaluation, and mission analysis to deliver solutions.

You won't go at it alone; you'll guide your team to conduct research, prepare graphs and charts, and analyze and interpret programmatic or cost data such as lifecycle cost models and estimates, cost and benefit analyses, M&S outputs, operational data and models, and what-if analysis. Once documented, you'll oversee the development of assessments and recommendations to impact future force planning decisions for the Department of Defense.

In this role, you'll share your passion for analytics and statistics to devise modeling and measuring techniques utilizing mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, operational mathematics techniques, and other principles and laws of scientific and economic disciplines.

You will also leverage your defense expertise with your deep understanding of U.S. defense weapons systems and warfighting concepts.

Use your high-level operations research expertise combined with your understanding of the Department of Defense to advance the Department's future force planning decisions. 

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:  

• 10+ years of experience conducting operations research analysis

• Experience with defense management of forces, units, equipment, or infrastructure data

• Experience leading analytic teams consisting of operations research, data science, and data visualization analysts

• Knowledge of the DoD's Planning, Programming, Budgeting, & Execution (PPBE) process and associated data 

• Ability to communicate effectively with senior government and military officials

• Ability to develop written products of complex analysis that clearly and concisely deliver findings and recommendations

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:  

• 15+ years of experience conducting operations research analysis

• Experience supporting the DoD's PPBE process

• Experience with B/I software tools such as Tableau, Qlik, or similar

• Experience with programming languages or analytical software suites, including Python, SAS, R, MATLAB, or other languages

• Knowledge of advanced data science techniques, including the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning

• Ability to develop analytic plans and manage their implementation 

• Master's degree in a technical field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or Data Analytics  

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret 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, 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

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.

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