Operations Research Analyst - Alexandria, United States - Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

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Alexandria, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues.

With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad.

Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing _Results that Matter_. Come work with the best We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission.

SPA:
Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

SPA's Sea Land Air (SLA) Division supports a diverse portfolio of national security government clients, including the Undersea Enterprise, the Navy Surface Community, the Navy MPTE Enterprise, the Air Force, Army, DoD Agencies, DARPA, international clients including the Canadian Navy and Australian Defence Force.

Our primary objective is to provide timely, objective and analytic assessments that integrate the policy, operational, technical, programmatic and acquisition aspects of our clients' challenges.

Leveraging both in-domain and cross-domain expertise to maximize our clients' success, SLA Division acts as trusted agents to senior decision-makers and key leaders and excels at providing data driven analytic insights, systems engineering, strategies and plans that address current and emerging challenges to national security.

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Responsibilities:

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Math, Statistics, Engineering, Physical Science, Operations Research, Data Science, or related field
Experience in data analysis and visualization using Excel, Python, or R
Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills; a short technical presentation will be part of the interview process
Interim or Full Top Secret Clearance required, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Math, Statistics, Engineering, Physical Science, Operations Research, Data Science, or related field
At least two (2) years of experience in Operations Research and/or Modelbased Systems Engineering
Familiarity or experience with DoDpreferred modeling & simulation tools (e.g. Cameo, AFSIM, STK, MATLAB)
Current DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility