Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Overview: This position supports the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Disability Evaluation System (DES) Program Support contract as an Operations Research Analyst. The Operations Research Analyst runs studies that improve the Department of Defense (DoD) Disability Evaluation System (DES) at the Defense Health Agency (DHA). The role supplies the quantitative analysis behind process improvement, costing, quality assurance, and compensation strategy decisions for the program office.
This Position is Contingent Upon AwardBenefits:- Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employee's premium paid by company, 25% towards dependents)
- HSA / FSA Medical Plans
- PTO
- Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance
- 401K with Company Match
- Observes all federal holidays
- Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Annual Career Development Process
Job Type: Full-time/Exempt
Location: Hybrid remote. Candidates must live within commuting distance of Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. Day-to-day work is remote, and all Government meetings are virtual.
Schedule: Full-time. Available 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Openings: 1
Anticipated Start Date: Late November 2026, contingent upon contract award.
Position Responsibilities:- Conduct in-depth studies on business process improvement, costing, quality assurance, and compensation strategy.
- Design sampling plans and statistical tests for the Quality Assurance Program.
- Review reports from external bodies, such as Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, and support their studies with data and analysis.
- Present findings with clear recommendations for leaders.
Requirements
Position Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in operations research, mathematics, statistics, industrial engineering, economics, or a related field required.
- 3 or more years of operations research or quantitative analysis experience.
- Skill in R, Python, or similar tools.
- Must be able to pass a Tier 1 background investigation and qualify for a Common Access Card (CAC).
- Within 30 days of start, complete DHA contractor annual training, DHA telework training and agreement, and privacy training for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and PHI only on a Government-furnished laptop.
Preferred Skills/Experience:- Master's degree.
- DoD or military health experience.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
United States of America: $76,000 USD to $90,200 USD
Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Salary Description
$76,000 to $90,200 per year
