Operations Research Analyst / Mission Analysis & Simulation

Job No: 503669
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: Mission Engineering - 250614
Pay Grade: R2 - Exempt
Advertised: June 24, 2026
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Position Summary:
Turn Mission Data Into Decision Advantage.

The analyst will prepare, analyze, and visualize data from modeling, simulation, mission engineering, and wargaming workflows-applying operations research and statistical methods to help evaluate emerging aerospace capabilities.

You will collaborate with mission engineers, simulation SMEs, and wargaming practitioners to translate operational questions into mission-relevant analytical insights, support scenario-driven analysis, and contribute to structured reporting for Air Force stakeholders.

This role offers a development path into mission engineering, simulation analysis (including AFSIM outputs), and advanced OR trade studies.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in operations research, statistics, economics, computer/data science, or related field
- 3+ years relevant experience
- Experience with data analysis and quantitative methods
- Proficiency in tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, or similar
- Strong attention to detail and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Attention to Detail
- Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision
- Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen
- Secret clearance required

Preferred Qualifications:
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

- 6+ years relevant experience
- Experience supporting simulation or wargaming analysis
- Familiarity with structured analysis, design of experiments, or data modeling
- Experience developing repeatable analytical pipelines or automated reporting workflows
- Experience creating data/scenario materials for modeling/simulation/wargaming
- Interest in mission engineering or operational concept evaluation
- Experience interpreting mission-level M&S outputs (e.g., AFSIM or other constructive simulations)
- Active US Security Clearance with Top Secret eligibility

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

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