Operations Research Analyst

OTHSolutions is seeking a qualified individual to serve as an operations research analyst to perform program analysis for a homeland security, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure protection program office. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Identify existing performance measurements and use cases
• Conduct stakeholder interviews to identify strategic drivers for each measure, available datasets, and existing processes used to generate and evaluate metrics
• Define new and/or update existing key performance measures/indicators
• Create or update existing data collection tools, ensure compliance with existing data governance, and preform basic data management functions.
• Design analytic models to identify trends, provide insights, and effectively communicate information sought by the federal government client.
• Perform technical edits of deliverables to ensure compliance with the agency style guide, as well as substantive review of deliverables to ensure all equities are accounted for and that mission alignment requirements are met.
• Develop customizable reports through an intuitive dashboard using SharePoint and/or licensed software, such as Tableau or Microsoft Power BI.
• Thrive in a team-oriented environment, while also able to initiate, prioritize, and perform independently in both remote and on-site workplace settings.

Minimum qualifications required for the position include:

• Undergraduate degree.
• 5-10 years of demonstrated experience performing program analysis for a government organization
• Proven track record in data analysis and performance management
• Experience developing metrics and/or monitoring project performance.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office and visualization software, such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau
• Demonstrated proficiency providing strategic, consultative, and program management support services.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple priorities at once
• Possess strong interpersonal communications and teamwork skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across stakeholder groups.
• Experience providing consulting services to government program managers.
• Located in the Washington, D.C. / National Capital Region.
• U.S. Citizen

Preferred qualifications required for the position include:

• Experience supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• General knowledge of and/or experience with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
• Current DHS suitability

Salary: Varies based upon qualifications and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently supporting a DHS contract?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Operations research analysis: 5 years (Required)
• Data visualization: 2 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Arlington, VA 22203 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22203