Tetra Tech

Operations Research Engineer

Tetra Tech • $120K — $140K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field
  • 10+ years of experience as an Operations Research Analyst or Engineer
  • Strong quantitative evaluation skills
  • In-depth knowledge of operations research methodologies
  • Ability to translate complex technical data for non-technical stakeholders
  • Expertise in data collection and modeling
  • Preferred experience in air traffic management or FAA practices

Responsibilities

  • Optimize National Airspace System strategic deconfliction plans
  • Collaborate with FAA and industry partners for data acquisition
  • Contribute to business process design for air traffic management
  • Analyze historical data to identify operational bottlenecks
  • Evaluate software outputs for air traffic deconfliction
  • Build quantitative models for various stakeholder objectives
  • Support FAA staff training on traffic flow management processes
  • Document process improvement opportunities and lessons learned

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule including potential night and weekend shifts
  • Opportunity to work on a prominent FAA project
  • Engagement with both FAA stakeholders and industry partners
  • Potential for long-term career development in a vital field
  • Involvement in strategic improvements for national air traffic management
Full Job Description
Tetra Tech AMT is looking for an Operations Research Engineer to support a new FAA project.

Primary job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Apply knowledge in the domain of Operations Research to optimize National Airspace System (NAS) strategic deconfliction plan
  • Collaborate with FAA stakeholders and external industry partners (as needed) to obtain necessary data to operate logistically optimized model
  • Contribute to business process design for the strategic deconfliction of air traffic in collaboration with internal and external aviation stakeholders for a new FAA Traffic Flow Management Evolution Program
  • Collect and analyze historical data, observe network of applicable systems in action, and interview stakeholders to understand operational bottlenecks and business process inefficiencies
  • Evaluate and assess the output of specialized software used for the deconfliction of air traffic
  • Build quantitative Operational Research models to evaluate various scenarios that meet stakeholder objectives including lower fuel burden, less aircraft downtime, shorter block times, and faster flights
  • Operate analytical models (long range and same day planning) to develop strategic deconfliction plans
  • As needed, support the training of FAA staff on process execution related to newly designed traffic flow management program
  • Document all lessons learned and FAA process improvement opportunities for evolution of strategic deconfliction processes/capability
  • Define post event analysis criteria and data expectations
  • Document recommended process improvement opportunities
  • Provide expertise in the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical FAA products and systems
  • Schedules will follow the 40-hour work week initially, but could evolve into shifts to support the traffic flow management needs on a 24 x 7 schedule


The successful candidate will have:
  • Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering (e.g. Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics) or related field
  • Must have at least 10 years of professional experience supporting projects as an Operations Research Analyst or Engineer
  • Significant quantitative evaluation experience preferred
  • Possess broad knowledge of operations research procedures, methodologies, and can provide technical expertise in the application of state-of-the-art technology to meet FAA mission and aerospace requirements
  • Deep analytical thinking and the ability to translate highly technical data into actionable, strategic recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
  • Have deep expertise in data collection and modeling
  • Background in air traffic management and airport and/or airline operations including FAA traffic flow management practices or airlines network management preferred but not required
  • Flexible work schedule that may require working at FAA in-person and covering nights, weekends and even some holidays during the year as this is in support of a national and highly visible FAA project

Salary: $120,000 to $140,000 annually. Compensation is based on relevant experience and qualifications.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech, Inc. is an American engineering services company that provides consulting, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company serves a range of industries, including water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California. The company operates in over 50 countries and has more than 20,000 employees.
Learn more about Tetra Tech
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$178.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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