Operations Research Analyst

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

• Develop and implement modeling and simulation for base resiliency and wargaming.

• Perform optimization and risk analysis for mission support initiatives.

• Design and analyze performance metrics for enterprise planning.

• Support wargame capstone events with modeling and simulation expertise.

• Conduct decision analysis and advanced statistical analysis for AFIMSC projects.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate analytics into strategic planning.

• Utilize government-managed data platforms for operations research.

• Prepare reports, dashboards, and visualizations for senior leadership.

• Lead development of analytical frameworks for enterprise basing strategies.

• Provide subject matter expertise in tool and process creation.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.

• Master’s degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or related field.

• EIGHT (8) or more years of experience in operations research and analytics.

• Experience in simulation tools and optimization techniques.

• Experience with tools such as Python, R, or SAS for modeling and analysis.

• Experience with cloud-based data environments (e.g., Advana, VAULT, BLADE).

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Ph.D. in Operations Research or related discipline.

• Familiarity with performance metric development and risk assessment.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to lead complex analytics projects independently.

• Experience supporting DoD or Air Force analytics initiatives.

• Knowledge of cloud integration and data lake migration.

• Experience with Tableau and Power BI for visualization.

• Understanding of AI/ML applications in operations research.

• Familiarity with geospatial analytics and civil engineering data.

• Project management certification (PMP or equivalent).

• Experience with robotic process automation tools.

• Knowledge of wargaming methodologies and combat engineering.

• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements.

• Experience in agile methodologies for analytics delivery.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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