Operations Research Analyst

Vital Tech Solutions LLC

$70K — $95K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Data Science).
  • Strong understanding of optimization techniques and analytical modeling.
  • Experience with optimization solvers (commercial or open-source).
  • Proficiency in Python for data analysis and model development.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain optimization models for operational efficiency.
  • Analyze large datasets for process improvement and performance gains.
  • Collaborate with business teams to turn operational challenges into optimization problems.
  • Support users by explaining optimization results and guiding on model outputs.
  • Validate model performance and recommend improvements based on business needs.
  • Assist in implementing optimization solutions into production environments.
  • Document methodologies, assumptions, and model logic for stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Exposure to complex planning and optimization challenges.
  • Opportunities to influence business performance.
  • Continuous improvement and learning environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an analytical and technically skilled Operations Research Analyst to develop optimization models that improve operational efficiency, resource utilization, and business performance. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Analytics, and Business Stakeholders to solve complex planning and optimization challenges using mathematical modeling and data-driven decision making.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain optimization models that improve operational efficiency while balancing business objectives and operational constraints.
  • Analyze large datasets to identify opportunities for process improvements and performance gains.
  • Collaborate with business partners to translate operational challenges into mathematical optimization problems.
  • Support internal users by explaining optimization results and providing guidance on model outputs.
  • Validate model performance and recommend continuous improvements based on changing business needs.
  • Assist with implementing optimization solutions into production environments.
  • Document methodologies, assumptions, and model logic for internal stakeholders.


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of optimization techniques, mathematical programming, and analytical modeling.
  • Experience with commercial or open-source optimization solvers.
  • Proficiency in Python for data analysis and model development.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing optimization models for scheduling, routing, resource allocation, supply chain, manufacturing, or logistics applications.
  • Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
  • Experience working with large datasets using distributed computing technologies.
  • Familiarity with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
  • Experience deploying analytical models into production environments.
  • Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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