Senior Operations Research Analyst

Saalex Solutions, Inc.

• $150K — $170K *

Lexington Park, MD 20653In-Person

Aerospace & Defense

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

5-7 years supporting program management or IPT activities
Strong understanding of budgeting and financial processes
Familiarity with contracting and acquisition lifecycle
Proficient in developing program documentation and acquisition artifacts
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Proven ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders
Knowledge of mission systems and avionics

Responsibilities

Support IPT budgeting, scheduling, acquisition, contracting, and testing efforts
Track RFPs and contract awards, developing evaluation inputs
Create and coordinate program documentation and requirements
Manage Procurement Initiation Documentation and program-level inputs
Track funding documents, spend plans, and budget data calls
Interface with government, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment
Perform other assigned duties as required

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Stock Option Plan

Full Job Description

is seeking Senior Operations Research Analyst in Patuxent River, MD. This position is supporting the Presidential Helicopter Program Office (PMA-274). The incumbent provides guidance and oversight across Integrated Product Team (IPT) activities, supporting program execution in areas including budgeting, acquisition, scheduling, contracting, test and evaluation, and program management. This role supports the coordination of government and contractor efforts to ensure programs meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives, while contributing to acquisition and program documentation across the lifecycle.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $150k-$170k annually (depending on experience)
Work Location: Onsite.

Essential Functions:

Support IPT activities across budgeting, scheduling, acquisition, contracting, and test efforts
Track RFPs and contract awards, including development of technical evaluation inputs
Develop and coordinate program documentation, plans, and requirements
Manage Procurement Initiation Documentation (PID) and support program-level inputs
Track and coordinate funding documents, spend plans, and budget data calls
Interface with government, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure program alignment and execution
Other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

Required:

Experience supporting program management, acquisition, or IPT activities
Knowledge of:

Budgeting and financial tracking processes
Contracting and acquisition lifecycle
Program planning and scheduling

Experience developing or supporting:

Program documentation
Acquisition artifacts
Budget and planning materials

Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and teams
Familiarity with mission systems and avionics

Desired:

Experience supporting NAVAIR programs (PMA-274 preferred)
Experience with:

Procurement Initiation Documentation (PID)
Program Planning, Programming, and Budgeting (PPBE) processes
Technical evaluation development for contract awards

Familiarity with:

Test and evaluation processes
Defense acquisition lifecycle and documentation

Experience working in IPT or multi-disciplinary program environments

Education/Years of Experience:

Bachelor's degree in: Engineering, Operations Research, Business, or related discipline
Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Security Clearance:

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required. Must be eligible to obtain a YW clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits