Tetra Tech

Senior Operations Research Analyst

Tetra Tech • $120K — $130K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
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8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • At least 10 years of experience as an Operations Research Analyst, preferably within FAA or federal government projects
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields such as Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science, or Mathematics
  • Deep expertise in data collection and modeling for aviation-related federal projects
  • Strong programming skills and analytical thinking with ability to simplify complex data for non-technical audiences
  • Background in air traffic management and FAA traffic flow management practices
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends as needed
  • Knowledge of operations research methodologies and technical expertise in aerospace requirements

Responsibilities

  • Establish strategic deconfliction processes with aviation stakeholders for a new FAA program
  • Collect and analyze historical data to identify operational inefficiencies
  • Develop quantitative models using programming and specialized software to simulate scenarios
  • Create action plans to reduce fuel burden, minimize aircraft downtime, and improve flight efficiency
  • Collaborate with FAA stakeholders to enhance data-driven operational models
  • Document processes, roles, and responsibilities for strategic deconfliction
  • Support FAA staff training on new traffic flow management processes

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule accommodating nights and weekends
  • Opportunity to work on a high-visibility national FAA project
  • On-call responsibilities for operational support during peak times
  • Engagement in strategic process improvements within the National Airspace System
  • Involvement in complex, real-world problem-solving for aviation efficiency
Full Job Description
Tetra Tech AMT is looking for a Senior Operations Research Analyst/Data Scientist to support a highly visible new FAA project in the initial stand up of executable processes and analytics at the direction of FAA management for pre-departure planning.

Primary job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Establish a process for strategic deconfliction in collaboration with internal and external aviation stakeholders for a new FAA Traffic Flow Management Evolution Program for a potential "24/7" operation
  • Work 40 hours a week but potentially work late night shifts and weekends at times to cover overnight and weekend data modeling needs
  • Collect historical data, observe network of applicable systems in action, and interview stakeholders to understand operational bottlenecks and business process inefficiencies
  • Using programming languages, along with specialized software, to potentially build quantitative models to simulate various scenarios
  • Help determine the most efficient and ideal best course of action (e.g., build data models that translate to lower fuel burden, less aircraft downtime, shorter block times, and faster flights) given a strict set of real-world constraints
  • Document the FAA process, roles, and responsibilities to enable execution of strategic deconfliction process plan for day of operations in the National Airspace System (NAS)
    Work with FAA and industry vendor(s) who will architect and build the analytical data model and provide feedback as necessary
  • Collaborate with FAA stakeholders and external industry partners (as needed) to obtain necessary data to operate logistically optimized model
  • Enter data into 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
  • Apply knowledge in the domain of operations research to optimize NAS strategic deconfliction plan
  • 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


The successful candidate will have:
  • Have deep expertise in data collection and modeling in support of the federal government and preferably in support of FAA mission
  • Deep analytical thinking, strong programming skills, and the ability to translate highly technical data into actionable, strategic recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
  • Have some background in air traffic management and airport operations including FAA traffic flow management practices
  • 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
  • Flexible work schedule that may require working at FAA in-person and cover nights, weekends and even some holidays during the year as this is in support of a national and highly visible FAA project
  • Potentially be on call to cover shifts when anticipated higher days of operations or team members are unavailable/on scheduled vacation
  • Must have at least 10 years of professional years of experience supporting projects as an Operations Research Analyst but preferably in support of the FAA/NASA or at least the federal government
  • Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering (e.g. Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics) or related field

Salary: $120,000 to $130,000 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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