Business Research Analyst - TS/SCI

Malama Kai Technologies

$115K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in operations research or quantitative analysis, preferably for DoD or federal programs.
  • Proficiency in analytic tools like Python, R, MATLAB, or JMP, and Excel.
  • Experience in modeling, simulation, and optimization methods.
  • Knowledge of simulation tools like Simio, Arena, or ExtendSim and visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
  • Background in analyses of alternatives, cost analysis, operational test and evaluation, or campaign modeling.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to decision-makers.

Responsibilities

  • Apply operations research methods to inform Government decisions.
  • Build and run models/simulations, including trade-off and effectiveness analyses.
  • Analyze data to identify trends and options in operational and logistics performance.
  • Support various studies such as analyses of alternatives and capability assessments.
  • Develop metrics and tools that provide timely performance insights to leaders.
  • Prepare briefings and technical documentation for Government stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with multi-functional teams to ascertain data and unify analytic methods.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment.
  • Engagement with Government leaders on critical decision-making.
  • Professional development opportunities through complex projects.
  • On-site work at a government facility that fosters collaboration.
Full Job Description
This role works with a highly dynamic team and builds models and simulations, conducts trade-off and effectiveness analyses, and turns complex data into clear recommendations for Government leaders. You will support studies, metrics, and decision-support tools across cost, schedule, performance, and mission effectiveness.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Apply operations research methods, including modeling, simulation, optimization, and statistical analysis, to support Government decisions.
  • Build, validate, and run models and simulations, and conduct cost-benefit, trade-off, and effectiveness analyses.
  • Analyze operational, logistics, readiness, and performance data to identify trends, gaps, and options.
  • Support studies and analyses such as analyses of alternatives (AoA), capability assessments, and campaign or mission analyses.
  • Develop metrics, dashboards, and decision-support tools that give leaders timely visibility into performance.
  • Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and technical documentation for Government stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with Government, contractor, and cross-functional teams to gather data, validate assumptions, and align on the analytic approach.
  • Document methods, assumptions, and results so analyses are repeatable and defensible.


Minimum Qualifications
  • at least eight (8) years of professional experience applying operations research or quantitative analysis, ideally in support of DoD or federal programs.
  • Proficiency with analytic and statistical tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, or JMP, and with Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with modeling, simulation, or optimization methods.
  • Familiarity with simulation tools such as Simio, Arena, or ExtendSim, and visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
  • Experience with analyses of alternatives, cost analysis, operational test and evaluation, or campaign modeling.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, including experience briefing findings to decision-makers.


Education Requirements
  • Associate's degree in a related analytical discipline.
    • We will accept four (4) additional years of related experience in place of the degree.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Active U.S. military duty or intelligence experience.


Citizenship
  • US Citizenship required.


Travel
  • Within the NCR as needed, less than 10%.


Security Clearance

This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for clearance level.

Work Location and Environment

This role is on site daily at a government facility located at Fort Washington, MD.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $115,000 to $140,000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Actual pay depends on qualifications, experience, clearance level, contract requirements, and work location.

Interview/Identification Notice

Be advised that during the interview, you will be required to keep your camera on. Your interviewer will be taking your picture for identification purposes only if an offer letter is extended.

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