Journeyman Operations Analyst

Overview

At ITA International, we’re a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities. 

 

With a global presence and a passionate team of over 300 ITAers, we’re driven by mission success for our customers, “In The Arena.” Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning and Software Engineering – enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value. 

 

Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” We’re here, standing beside our customers, ready to serve and succeed. 

 

ITA is seeking a Journeyman Operations Analyst to join the team in a remote position in the National Capital Region.

 

Please note this position is contingent upon position vacancy, expected Spring 2025.

Responsibilities

Join a growing company to support operations analysis modeling and simulation for various government and commercial contracts.  A Journeyman Operations Analyst is responsible for development, training, and implementation of data analytics tools and processes (collection, integration, visualization, analysis).  Candidate will guide efforts to enhance software and analytic products:

• Develop concepts for technical solutions to support a rapid, software development process
• Perform analysis on current and projected operations to identify opportunities to improve performance and/or reduce cost
• Design, develop, and apply a variety of decision analytics, mathematical and statistical techniques, modeling and simulation, and other analytic methods combined with judgment to solve complex operational and planning challenges
• Develop prototype models/simulations
• Modify and enhance existing analytic products
• Troubleshoot and resolve modeling issues
• Identifying available tools vis-a-vis client data restrictions
• Participate in model and software development processes
• Assist in concept development, prototyping, testing, validation, and implementation of models/simulations informing decisions regarding operations, cost efficiencies, quality control, system performance, etc.  
• Assess the problem and identify appropriate analytic method to address it (e.g., Monte Carlo simulation, discrete event simulation, optimization, decision analysis, statistical analysis, etc.) 
• Assist in the development of assessment information, decision briefings, and analytical papers, and facilitate senior leadership decisions
• Effectively brief both internal and external stakeholders
• Model the ITA core values of Quality, Integrity, and Respect

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science.  3-10 years of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques is required; or
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science. At least eight 1-3 years of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques is required
• Proficiency in development of decision support tools in desktop/cloud environments (local shared drive, Sharepoint, cloud).
• Skilled use of MS Excel with Visual Basic for Applications, Power BI, and other MS Office tools to support collaboration and data visualization with globally-distributed stakeholders.
• Skilled with programming languages, including Java, Python, VBA, C++, or C-
• Expertise with optimization and simulation analyses 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Benefit and Compensation Transparency

ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

Application and Employment at ITA International

ITA international is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), ITA International would like to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you would like to preview the physical requirements for this position, or if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with ITA, please contact us by phone at 757-246-6781 or email us at HR@ita-intl.com.