Senior Operations Research / System Analysis (Technical Advisor)

Overview

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Operations Research/Systems Analyst shapp be responsible for advanced expertise in operations research, math, and statistics for DoD testing and evaluation.

• Conducting test design, execution, and evaluation in the DoD operational testing and evaluation environment.

• Advises on technical aspects and project management for joint tests. Conducting technical reviews, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.

• Providing parametric and non-parametric statistics, data analysis techniques, computer analysis tools, basic modeling and simulation applications, and survey test and evaluation methods.

• Developing both quantitative and qualitative analysis methodologies appropriate for use in operational testing and evaluation of JT&E projects.
• Providing direction for process modeling, issue identification, and measure determination.
• Providing problem decomposition, concept development, test design, and data analysis methods; translates testing requirements; and makes recommendations for appropriate test venues.
• Developing dendritic decomposition and determination of operational measures of effectiveness.
• Providing technical risk assessment and identifies test limitations and assists in developing risk mitigation strategies for planning joint tests and evaluations.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possess a TS/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) Security Clearance.
• Ten years of experience in:
  • determining operational measures of effectiveness.
  • advanced operations research, mathematics, and statistics as applicable to DoD operational testing and evaluation.
  • providing technical advice in support of developing problem statements, test issues, measures, and applying analytical methodologies.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Skilled in problem statement development, test design, and execution.
• Strong analytical capabilities for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Oversight and guidance for test teams, including issue identification.
• Proficient in problem decomposition, concept development, and data analysis.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Demonstrated Proficiency in the MS Office suite.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize business needs and issues.
• Follow-up, follow-through, and project management skill required.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state safety regulations.
• Demonstrated strong time management, planning and project management skills.
• Proven ability to interface with all levels within an organization.
• Must be skilled in developing positive customer relations skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

As assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential functions require light to moderate physical exertion in lifting and carrying items weighing from 10 to 50 pounds with occasional lifting over 50 pounds with assistance.  The position requires long periods of standing, stooping, climbing and working in areas of operating equipment.  Work shall be performed throughout the buildings and some outside work may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is subjected to high level noises, fumes from solvents and soil from grease.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As assigned.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

The Tatitlek Corporation gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to Tatitlek shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people.  Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated.  We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment.  We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.