Senior Operations Research Analyst

Job overview

The Senior Operations Research Analyst role is 100% onsite in Norfolk, VA. Compensation is $100,000–$130,000 per year. The position supports capability development program teams with evidence-based requirements and program planning for future military capabilities. The analyst combines quantitative and qualitative evidence, research, and stakeholder input to assess operational effectiveness, costs, and risks. The work helps mature capability requirements and inform defensible decisions by senior stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Contribute to course-of-action analysis using operations research and analysis methods
• plan and conduct qualitative and quantitative operational-effectiveness assessments
• conduct cost-effectiveness and risk-benefit studies
• engage with national research entities, organizations, and industry when appropriate
• support requests for information and surveys
• assess aggregated risks and propose risk-management approaches.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior operations research analyst

norfolk va

simis inc.

onsite

operations research

operational analysis

data science

military capability development

risk analysis

cost-effectiveness

$100k–$130k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, professional development, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.

Why this role

The position is contingent upon contract award. The posting requests a quantitative bachelor’s degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience.

About the employer

SimIS Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.