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ITA is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join the team at Fort Meade in Annapolis Junction, MD.
ResponsibilitiesThe Operations Research Analyst analyzes management and operational problems and formulates mathematical or simulation models of problems for solution by computers or other methods. They define data requirements, gather and validate information, as well as apply judgment and statistical tests.
The Operations Research Analyst performs verification and testing of model to ensure adequacy, or determines the need for reformulation. They also prepare reports defining the problem, evaluation, and possible solutions. The analyst also assists in evaluating implementation and effectiveness of research. In addition, they assist in the design, conduct and evaluation of operational models where limited data exists to formulate a model.
On occasion, the Operations Research Analyst will develop technical trainings to help enrich the skills set of the client personnel as well as help support other project teams. The analyst will also conduct data elicitation sessions and project scoping meetings as needed. Lastly, the analyst prepares summary briefings that describe project problem statements, modeling approaches and proposed solutions as well as participate in regular customer engagement.
QualificationsThe ideal candidate must have a TS/SCI security clearance.
The candidate must also have 1 of the following backgrounds:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science. At least ten (10) years of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques is required; or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science. At least eight (8) years of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques is required; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science. At least six (6) years of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques is required.Other preferred skills include the following:
At least four (4) years' experience in the application of M&S to Decision Analysis problems; At least four (4) years' experience in the application of M&S to Cost/Benefit Analysis problems; At least four (4) years' experience in using at least five (5) of the these: R, Python, EXCEL/VBA, ARENA, OCTAVE, Tableau, Gurobi/CPLEX, EXTEND SIM, SAS, NETICA, statsmodels, Stata, MATLAB, SPSS.Experience leading a project team of 2 people or moreExperience in a few of the following areas:Gathering data needed to run modelsDeveloping mathematical or simulation modeling prototypes Preparing reports defining the problem, its evaluation, and possible solutionsDesigning and evaluating operational models where limited data is availableProposing potential mathematical or simulation modeling approaches to be applied to a specific problemConducting analyses of management and operational problemsFormulating mathematical or simulation models of problems for solution by computers or other methodsApplying statistical tests to validate information Benefit and Compensation TransparencyITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package, including:
Medical, dental and vision plansLife InsuranceShort Term Disability insurance (where applicable)Voluntary ancillary benefit options401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions Application and Employment at ITA InternationalITA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), ITA International would like to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you would like to preview the physical requirements for this position, or if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with ITA, please contact us by phone at 757-246-6781 or email us at HR@ita-intl.com.
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