Operations Research Analyst (Journeyman)

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 200 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 an Operations Research Analyst to join the team in a hybrid position at the Pentagon.

 

Please note this position is contingent upon successful contract award, expected late Spring 2025.

Responsibilities

Join a growing company to support the Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) on analytic, modeling, and simulation capabilities covering predictive, prescriptive, diagnostic, or descriptive analytics methods in order to optimize command performance.  A Journeyman Operations Research Analyst uses advanced techniques, such as optimization, simulation, data mining, statistical analysis, regression, and mathematical modeling to develop solutions to help organizations operate more efficiently and cost-effectively. 

• Perform analysis applying appropriate scientific processes and modeling techniques
• Conduct research initiatives and contributing to data analysis initiatives
• interpret information that may assist management with decision making and/or policy formulation
• 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
• 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.) 
• Develop cost estimates in support of COLS assessments, and perform annual results verification and validation IAW MIL-STD-3022.
• Assist in the development of assessment information, decision briefings, and analytical papers, and facilitate senior leadership decisions
• Effectively brief both internal and external stakeholders
• Present information into meaningful reports and presentation material.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Management Science, or a related field.
• 4-10 years of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques is required.
• A Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Marine Corps Common Output Levels of Service (COLS) program and its associated tools (DRRS-MC), COLS APP, Program Budget Information System (PBIS), and Commander's Organizational Risk Estimate (CORE), among others.
• 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 

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.