Dine Development Corporation

Principal Operations Research Analyst (SME)

Dine Development Corporation • $100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance; eligibility for Top Secret preferred
  • 12+ years of experience in operations research or related analytical discipline
  • PhD in Operations Research or related field, or Master's with 15+ years of experience
  • Experienced in leading complex OR studies or simulations in LVC environments
  • Expertise in experimental design and statistical analysis
  • Proven ability to advise senior leaders with decision-focused findings
  • Experience mentoring a team of analysts and managing multiple efforts

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the chief operations research analyst for wargames and LVC events
  • Lead enterprise-level OR strategy, translating sponsor objectives into analytical models
  • Design experimental methodologies for wargames and simulations
  • Develop and validate quantitative and qualitative models for operational assessments
  • Direct the analysis of data and synthesize findings into actionable insights
  • Prepare and deliver briefings and technical reports to senior leadership
  • Mentor and coach a team of analysts, ensuring high-quality deliverables
  • Collaborate with technical SMEs to align models with current operational environments

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-visibility government projects
  • Engagement with senior military and civilian leadership
  • Mentorship and leadership development opportunities
  • Work in a mission-driven organization focused on community empowerment
  • Involvement in cutting-edge wargaming and analytical methodologies
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Job Summary:

The Principal Operations Research Analyst (SME) - Wargaming & LVC serves as the chief analyst for major wargaming efforts (e.g., GLOMO/CS, LDLW, FG, GE) in a Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) environment. In this senior role, you will lead enterprise-level OR strategy, design and execute complex experiments, develop analytical frameworks for wargames and exercises, and mentor a team of analysts supporting a high-visibility government customer.

You will work closely with government stakeholders, operators, and cross-functional technical teams to deliver rigorous, repeatable, and defensible analysis that informs operational plans, capability development, and strategic decision-making.

*This position is contingent upon contract award*

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the chief operations research analyst for designated wargames and LVC events, ensuring analytical rigor from problem framing through final reporting.
  • Lead enterprise OR strategy efforts, translating sponsor objectives and PWS requirements into structured analytical questions, models, and study plans.
  • Design and oversee experimental methodologies for wargames, exercises, and simulations, including treatment/control design, measures of performance/effectiveness, and data collection plans.
  • Develop, implement, and validate quantitative and qualitative models to assess concepts of operations, force design options, and operational risk.
  • Direct the analysis of wargame and exercise data; synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior decision-makers.
  • Prepare and deliver briefings, white papers, and technical reports to senior military and civilian leaders.
  • Mentor and coach a team of OR analysts and data scientists; provide technical quality control and professional development guidance.
  • Collaborate with operations, intelligence, and technical SMEs to ensure models, assumptions, and scenarios reflect current doctrine, capabilities, and threat environments.
  • Coordinate closely with government leads to align analytical efforts with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), schedule, and deliverable requirements.
  • Support proposal, capture, and growth activities by contributing OR subject matter expertise and wargaming best practices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support mission requirements.


Job Requirements (Education/Skills/Experience):

  • Active Secret clearance; eligibility for Top Secret preferred. (U.S. citizenship required due to government contract requirements.)
  • 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in operations research, data science, or a closely related analytical discipline, including significant experience supporting DoD or other U.S. government customers.
  • PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field; or a Master's degree in one of these fields with 15+ years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex OR studies or campaigns involving wargames, exercises, or simulations (e.g., LVC environments).
  • Proven expertise in experimental design, statistical analysis, and model development for operational or strategic-level problems.
  • Experience advising senior leaders and stakeholders, including developing and presenting concise, decision-focused findings and recommendations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of analysts, manage multiple concurrent efforts, and ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications
  • INFORMS Certified Analytics Professional (CAP).
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project/program management certification.
  • Experience with Department of Defense wargaming constructs, campaign-level analysis, or major exercise series.
  • Familiarity with LVC simulation environments, wargame design tools, and related analytical software.
  • Experience aligning analytical work to government Performance Work Statements (PWS) and reporting requirements.
  • Prior experience supporting Air Force, joint, or combatant command-level analysis is highly desirable.

About Dine Development Corporation

Diné Development Corporation is a holding company of Navajo Nation that, through its subsidiary companies, provides a range of Information Technology and Environmental Engineering services, including federal and commercial contracts throughout the world.

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