Senior Operations Research Analyst with Security Clearance

LinQuest is seeking an Operations Research Analyst with a background in data science, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or data analytics to join our team in Washington, DC. US citizenship and an active Top Secret / SCI clearance is required. The primary task will be focused on providing analysis on large amounts of data and answering the "So what?" question for the Chief Technology and Innovation Office, United States Space Force. Successful candidates should have operational experience developing and implementing mathematical and statistical models to solve various problems across multiple domains. Experience and familiarity with the space domain is required. Responsibilities: Understanding customer requirements, adjusting analytical efforts to meet those requirements, and effectively communicating results
Developing and implementing mathematical and statistical models to solve various problems across multiple domains
Providing quick-turn analysis for senior leaders in a fast-paced environment
Ability to coordinate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives
Work as part of a contractor team working alongside a broader team of government and contract staffRequired Skills and Experience: Master of Science degree in operations research or related technical field
5 years of experienceExperience in DoD space and/or joint force programs
Proficiency with Python
Experience with Excel VBA
Experience developing and implementing mathematical and statistical models
High motivation, creativity, and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment
Ability to work well as part of a team
Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to analyze data using a variety of methods and to uncover trends and insights
Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially when communicating technical information to audiences with varying backgrounds
Superior presentation and briefing development skills
Understanding of military operations
US citizenship
An active TS/SCI security clearancePreferred Skills and Experience: A Ph.D. in operations research or a theoretical science field
DoD experience conducting operational analysis
8+ years of experience
Experience with NumPy, scikit-learn, keras, PyTorch, Tensorflow, Pandas, SymPy, SPSS, PSPP, SymPy, SAS, JMP
Programming experience with Python, MATLAB, R, SQL
Experience with Excel VBA
Experience with Envision/Warp CoreCompensation: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $150,000 to $180,000, depending on relevant experience and qualifications. Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more. For additional information please visit: Why LinQuest? LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers' portfolios. Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers. LinQuest's corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence. Our employees' creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts. Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Required TS/SCI