Cimarron Software Services, Inc

Operational Analyst

Cimarron Software Services, Inc$98K — $128K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required due to security regulations.
  • Valid Real ID-compliant driver's license or state ID needed for federal facility access.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
  • Active Secret Clearance or higher is mandatory.
  • Minimum of 4 years of full-time work experience, with possible reduction for advanced education.
  • At least 2 years of experience in extracting and analyzing operational data from various sources.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and documentation.
  • Extract and aggregate operational data to set performance benchmarks.
  • Create and maintain performance reports using PowerBI.
  • Analyze workflows and critical information for decision support.
  • Identify trends and operational issues and suggest improvements.
  • Ensure communication and alignment across diverse teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • Flexible working environment that promotes work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Posting/External Job Title

Operational Analyst

Location

Schriever Space Force Base, CO 80930 US (Primary)

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid

100% Onsite

Job Type

Full-time

# of Hires Needed

1

Education

None

Travel

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

$98,000 - $128,000/yr.

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking an Operational Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs, CO area.

Key Duties:
  • Collaborate with various cross-functional teams to develop, refine, and maintain standardized processes and technical documentation.
  • Extract and aggregate operational information from multiple different sources of information to establish performance benchmarks and key operational measures.
  • Author, publish, and maintain structured performance reports as a citizen developer using PowerBI to showcase operational health.
  • Conduct comprehensive, in-depth analysis of operational workflows and mission-critical information to support informed decision-making.
  • Apply intuitive analytical skills to identify systemic trends, pinpoint underlying causes of operational issues, and provide actionable recommendations to improve efficiency.
  • Facilitate ongoing communication and collaboration across diverse teams to ensure mission alignment and operational synergy.


Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:
  • Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
  • This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
  • Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
  • Active Secret Clearance (or higher).
  • 4 or more years of general, full-time work experience.
    • Years of experience may be reduced with completion of advanced education.
  • 2 or more years of direct experience extracting, consolidating, and analyzing operational information utilizing multiple data sources.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:
  • Hands-on experience developing and distributing performance reports using PowerBI.
  • Proficient in writing SQL queries to extract, filter, and aggregate data from relational databases.
  • Ability and willingness to learn dashboard design and development in BMC Helix.
  • Strong intuitive analysis skills with a proven track record of identifying trends and performing root-cause analysis.
  • General knowledge of Enterprise Environments.
  • ITIL Certification (such as ITIL Foundations).

This position is anticipated to close to applications on September 17, 2026. If the application window is extended, this posting will be updated.

Resumes should list employment dates in month/year format (e.g., January 2020 - March 2024) for each position to meet customer and contract documentation requirements.

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