Operations Research Analyst (ORSA)

Company Description

The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA, providing Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) support to clients across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage through Anthem. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.

Job Description

Join our team at The Red Gate Group and contribute to the critical mission of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Strategic Integration (SI) Directorate. As an Operations Research Analyst (ORSA), you'll play a pivotal role in shaping DTRA's response to national defense priorities outlined in the National Defense Strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert analysis and advice for data management, performance measurement, and organizational assessment efforts.
• Support strategic and operational analysis of Agency and DoD strategy, policy, and doctrine.
• Lead or collaborate in study teams to develop solutions to complex problems, focusing on Agency Strategic Strategy assessment.
• Develop and maintain organizational assessment products using data visualization techniques.
• Ensure that analysis is effectively presented and understood by internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Active TS/SCI 
• 9+ years of experience with a master’s degree.  Additional experience conducting Operations Research may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in mathematics and statistics.
• Ability to prepare, present, and defend professional written evaluations and reports for supervisor and senior leaders within the Agency.

Desired Skills:

• 12 years of experience conducting operations analysis in support of DoD, CCMDs or Services as military, government and/or contractor support.
• Master’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics
• Experience with SAS, Python, or similar programming language.
• Experience with CWMD, CIT, or CTN policies and procedures.
• Ability to summarize, synthesize, and clearly communicate complex analyses in simplified terms.

Additional Information

The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Know Your Rights