Operations Research Analyst

Peerless Technologies

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in operations research, data analysis, or mathematical modeling
  • Bachelor's degree in Operations Research or a related field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, engineering, or computer science)
  • Active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute simulation experiments that minimize compute time and maximize actionable insights
  • Apply Monte Carlo methods, statistical techniques, and operational research tools to real-world scenarios
  • Model systems and operations using Python, R, VBA, or MATLAB
  • Define data requirements, analyze datasets, and build recommendations to inform key strategic decisions
  • Validate models and evaluate their effectiveness, adapting as needed to meet evolving goals
  • Develop and apply tools such as PERT networks to plan and manage large-scale projects
  • Create detailed, insightful reports and visualizations for leadership and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with diverse teams
  • Exposure to projects supporting Department of Defense and Intelligence Community
  • Opportunities to work on large-scale, impactful simulations
  • Engagement with cutting-edge operational research tools and methodologies
  • A chance to contribute to key strategic decisions in various domains (defense, energy, health, transportation)
Full Job Description
Team Peerless is currently seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join our Enhanced Modeling and Simulation (M&S) development team. You'll work alongside a diverse group of software engineers and data scientists in support of the Joint Warfare Analysis Center and other Department of Defense and Intelligence Community stakeholders.

Details
  • Designing and executing simulation experiments that minimize compute time and maximize actionable insights
  • Applying Monte Carlo methods, statistical techniques, and operational research tools to real-world scenarios
  • Modeling systems and operations using Python, R, VBA, or MATLAB (preferred)
  • Defining data requirements, analyzing datasets, and building recommendations to inform key strategic decisions
  • Validating models and evaluating their effectiveness, adapting as needed to meet evolving goals
  • Developing and applying tools such as PERT networks to plan and manage large-scale projects
  • Creating detailed, insightful reports and visualizations for leadership and stakeholders
  • Collaborating with engineers, scientists, and management across domains including defense, energy, health, transportation, and more

Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in operations research, data analysis, or mathematical modeling
  • Bachelors degree in Operations Research or a related field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, engineering, or computer science)
  • Active TS/SCI clearance

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