Principal Operations Research Analyst – SME
NOVA Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- Serve as the chief operations research analyst for designated wargames and LVC events.
- Lead enterprise OR strategy efforts, translating sponsor objectives and PWS requirements into structured analytical questions, models, and study plans.
- Design and oversee experimental methodologies for wargames, exercises, and simulations.
- Develop, implement, and validate quantitative and qualitative models to assess concepts of operations, force design options, and operational risk.
- Direct the analysis of wargame and exercise data; synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior decision-makers.
- Prepare and deliver briefings, white papers, and technical reports to senior military and civilian leaders.
- Mentor and coach a team of OR analysts and data scientists; provide technical quality control and professional development guidance.
- Collaborate with operations, intelligence, and technical SMEs to ensure models, assumptions, and scenarios reflect current doctrine, capabilities, and threat environments.
- Coordinate closely with government leads to align analytical efforts with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), schedule, and deliverable requirements.
- Support proposal, capture, and growth activities by contributing OR subject matter expertise and wargaming best practices.
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance; eligibility for Top Secret preferred.
- 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in operations research, data science, or a closely related analytical discipline.
- PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field; or a Master’s degree in one of these fields with 15+ years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex OR studies or campaigns involving wargames, exercises, or simulations.
- Proven expertise in experimental design, statistical analysis, and model development for operational or strategic-level problems.
- Experience advising senior leaders and stakeholders, including developing and presenting concise, decision-focused findings and recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of analysts, manage multiple concurrent efforts, and ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables.
Benefits
- Professional development
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
operations researchdata scienceexperimental designstatistical analysismodel developmentquantitative modelsqualitative modelsanalytical methodologiesrisk assessmentforce design
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcoachingcommunicationcollaborationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingtime managementpresentation skillsdecision-making
Certifications
Active Secret clearanceeligibility for Top Secret