operations research analyst

Nyla Technology Solutions

Job Description
 
We are pursuing individual(s) for the position of Operations Research Analyst Level 2. If this position sounds like a good fit and you have a track record of delivering solid results, please apply.
 
The annual base salary range for this role is $193,000-$238,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
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 Required Skills
 
Operations Research Analyst shall possess the following capabilities:
 <ul>
<li>Research architectures</li>
<li>Gathers Data needed to run models</li>
<li>Develop mathematical or simulation modeling prototypes</li>
<li>Maintain/update scenario runs</li>
<li>Run the selected mathematical or simulation models</li>
<li>Prepare reports defining the problem, its evaluation, and possible solutions</li>
<li>Evaluate implementation and effectiveness of research</li>
<li>Design and evaluate operational models where limited data is available</li>
</ul>
Qualifications: 
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering Management Science or related discipline and ten (10) years of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations
 Research techniques or a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering Management Science, or related discipline and three (3) years of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques; or a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering Management Science, or related discipline and one (1) year of experience in conducting analyses of management and operational problems using Operations Research techniques is required.
 
<ul>
<li>Experience conducting problem definition and gathering data requirements from stakeholders</li>
<li>Oral and written communications skills to explain data analysis to stakeholders 10+ years of experience with conducting analysis of management and operational problems using operations research techniques</li>
<li>4+ years of experience with the application of modeling and simulation to address decision analysis problems</li>
<li>4+ years of experience conducting multiple objective decision analysis or cost benefit analysis in support of research objectives</li>
<li>4+ years of experience with PANDAS, R, Excel and VBA, ARENA, OCTAVE, Tableau, Gurobi and CPLEX, EXTENDSIM, SAS, NETICA, stats models, Stata, MATLAB, or SPSS TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph</li>
</ul>
,
 Desired Skills
 
<ul>
<li>Experience with developing and performing verification and validation of models to ensure adequacy</li>
<li>Experience developing and delivering training materials for operations research techniques</li>
<li>Experience briefing results and preparing written reports on analytic approaches and methodologies</li>
<li>Experience with the use of machine learning and large language models to solve complex problems</li>
<li>Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field</li>
</ul>
,
 About Nyla Technology Solutions
 
Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.
 
If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,
 
Taking Care of All of You
 Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.
 
The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.
 
PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!
 
LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!
 
SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!
 
WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.
 
To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here.
 Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.

Operations Research Analyst Level 2

Patricio Enterprises

<div>LOCATION: Pentagon

STATUS: Open/Actively Interviewing

TRAVEL: Up to 10%

CLEARANCE: TS/SCI

BENEFITS: 401K, Life/Health/ Dental/Disability Insurance, Flexible Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement 

DESCRIPTION:
This position supports the JRO-CBRND of the J8 CJCS in development of military advice through the assessment of capability gaps, needs validation, and integration of joint capability to prevent use or prevail in a CBRN environment. Specifically, the position is designed to perform a broad range of operations research analysis for unique data problems requiring creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies. 


Primary duties will include (but not limited to):
<ul>
<li>Performs a broad range of operations research analysis for unique data problems requiring creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies.</li>
<li>Establishes assumptions, measures effectiveness of approaches, and evaluates available alternatives.</li>
<li>Utilizes scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned data projects, studies, or problems.</li>
<li>Evaluates impacts of new technologies on current systems and policies and provides conclusions and recommendations that have a major impact on decisions regarding requirements definition, planning and acquisition of major upgrades, and new system capabilities.</li>
</ul>
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of CBRN Defense and CWMD plans, policies, doctrine, capabilities, organizations, and general efforts within DoD.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS) and Joint Staff Task Management Tool (TMT).</li>
<li>Provide expert judgments concerning the validity of assumptions made and the criteria to evaluate alternatives.</li>
<li>Develop mathematical, statistical, and other automated system models for identification, collection, storage, and analysis of data used to support assigned projects and studies.</li>
<li>Provide analysis reports using statistics, graphs, images, and lists that communicate results to senior leadership.</li></ul> 
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
<ul>
<li>A bachelor's degree or master's Degree in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics; AND,</li>
<li>Guiding and overseeing the use of advanced analytical, mathematical, or statistical theories, principles, concepts, methods, and techniques to generate information, recognize patterns, and predict outcomes and their respective probabilities.</li>
<li>5-10 years of relevant technical area experience.</li>
<li>A minimum of three (3) years&rsquo; experience on the Joint Staff, OSD, COCOM or Service staff desired.</li></ul> 


EOE. Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. 
Patricio Enterprises Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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.</div>

Operations Research Analyst (8643)

United States Secret Service

Operations Research Analyst

Trideum Corporation

<div>Principal Operations Research Analyst 
Full-time 
Charlottesville, VA or Northern Virginia area
About Us
Trideum Corporation is a 100% employee-owned company, committed to embracing the world&rsquo;s toughest challenges with a servant&rsquo;s heart. Through dedicated hard work and commitment, we provide distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service in all aspects of our business. We also know that our employees are the key to our success, and it is our mission to take care of them so they can take care of our customers and communities where we live, work, and play.
Position Summary
We are seeking candidates who are passionate about applying operations research principles to develop innovative solutions to complex problems, enabling our customers to make data-driven and analytically-informed decisions. The ideal candidate will have proficiency with multi-attribute decision-making methodologies, creating and managing study plans, collaborating with distributed stakeholders, and applying quantitative and qualitative techniques to support key leader decisions. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a background in modeling and simulations (M&amp;S), as well as experience with intelligence organizations and systems.
The selected candidate will either work on-site in Charlottesville, VA, or work remotely in the Northern Virginia area, with an expectation to travel to Charlottesville as needed, up to 25%. The person in this role will be responsible for creating a study plan, developing all appropriate measures of effectiveness and performance, build a data collection plan, and conduct the appropriate analysis. The person will also be expected to utilize existing M&amp;S tools to generate input into the data collection plan. This person will work closely with NGIC partners during the development of the study plan and the M&amp;S tools required to support.
This is an exciting opportunity for a successful applicant to have a significant and lasting impact on the Army Intelligence Enterprise by building a novel framework upon which capabilities can be evaluated using authoritative data and validated M&amp;S products. The selected candidate will merge expertise in operations research, M&amp;S, intelligence, and team leadership.
What You&rsquo;ll Do
<ul><li>Utilize quantitative and qualitative analytic techniques to develop and execute study plans, with an emphasis on multi-attribute decision making and value added analysis. Apply trade-off and sensitivity analysis to give options to decision-makers.</li>
<li>Engage with M&amp;S developers and owners of authoritative data in order to use M&amp;S outputs to inform study objectives. Work directly with data producers of M&amp;S representing key intelligence systems. Ensure threat and operational environment representations are realistic and robust.
</li><li>Collaborate with Army Intelligence organizations to establish key stakeholder priorities, to understand organizational and system level requirements, and to ensure the intelligence process is adequately represented.</li>
<li>Conduct cost assessments to inform feasibility studies, budgetary impacts of varying options, and inform trade-off space.</li>
<li>Prepare technical reports of the analytic effort, to include periodic progress reports, executive summaries, and a final report.
</li><li>If residing in Charlottesville, VA, travel less than 10% may be required. If residing in Northern Virginia, travel up to 25% may be required, which includes routine travel to Charlottesville, VA.</li>
</ul>
Requirements and Qualifications
<ul><li>MS degree or higher from an accredited institution in a technical discipline, preferably Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, Information Systems, or other related field.</li>
<li>8+ years experience working in operations research, modeling and simulation, engineering, or other related field.</li>
<li>Expertise in data science, analysis, and visualization.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to solve technical and operational problems independently and within a team setting.</li>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li>
<li>Familiarity with DoW and Army systems and processes.</li>
<li>US citizenship with an active Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility.</li>
</ul>
We Take Care of Our People
Whether you&rsquo;re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Trideum is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life because we believe that taking care of our people is the right thing to do. Trideum offers:
<ul><li>Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary.</li>
<li>Traditional benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k matching.</li>
<li>Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).</li>
<li>Paid leave and the ability to cash out leave.</li>
<li>Free access to certified financial planners, wellness and support services, and discount programs.</li>
<li>Education assistance and professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>And much more.</li>
</ul>
Ready to Apply?
Start Your Application now!
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with Trideum may request such accommodation(s) by contacting Human Resources at 256.704.6123 or HR@trideum.com.</div>

Principal Operations Research Analyst

DCS Corp

<div><div>DCS is searching for a performance‑driven Operations Research Analyst to support US Army programs. A focus on either Analytical, Financial, logistics, engineering, technical support and/or management of advanced networks for military vehicles and equipment. We&rsquo;re seeking individuals who are excited to take on meaningful challenges, contribute to innovative solutions, and help shape the future of a fast‑evolving mission space. This position will be supporting multiple locations.
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
MA/MS/MBA from an accredited college or university in Operations research, management science, analytics, math, engineering, computer science, or another technical or quantitative field with 6 years in data analytics, 5 of which are in a supervisory or lead capacity.
6 additional years of experience and a BA/BS or 10 years of experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Under limited supervision, perform complex analytical analyses using advanced mathematical and analytical methods to help organizations investigate complex issues, identify and solve problems, and make better decisions.
Perform high level operations research analysis.
May led/supervise small teams of Operations Analysts.
May contact and brief most levels of Government/client personnel.
Desired Skills:
Ability to obtain a secret clearance as needed.</div></div>

Operations Research Analyst - Intermediate

Peraton

<div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">ABOUT PERATON</h5>
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world&rsquo;s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we&rsquo;re keeping people around the world safe and secure.</div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
ABOUT THE ROLE</h5><div><div>
Peraton is seeking a data-driven, highly skilled, and innovative person for an Operations Research Analyst role in the Joint Distribution Process Analysis Center (JDPAC) at United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM).</div><div></div><div> 
Location: Scott AFB, IL</div><div></div><div> 
As part of the Operations Support Division, you will work with a dynamic team of active military, federal government employees, and other contractors to provide crucial analytical support that informs current and near-term global transportation operations for the United States Department of War.</div><div></div><div> 
Key Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>
Apply data-driven analysis to USTRANSCOM operations to produce results and recommendations that advance the mission and help USTRANSCOM maximize its performance.</li><li>
Transform Joint Distribution and Deployment Enterprise (JDDE) execution, planning, and model data into compelling dashboards, visualizations, and reports.</li><li>
Evaluate information sources and curate the optimal blend that provides accurate, relevant, and timely insights for each use case.</li><li>
Construct, maintain, and improve data ETL processes in enterprise data environments using a combination of SQL, Python, PySpark, and low-code/no-code tools.</li><li>
Develop and maintain professional relationships with our USTRANSCOM customers.</li><li>
Work proactively to gather analytical requirements and stay aligned with USTRANSCOM needs.</li><li>
Collaborate with teammates to facilitate recurring meetings, complex studies, force flow conferences, command exercises, real-world events, and responses to short-term requests for information.</li><li>
Communicate processes, results, and recommendations in an understandable manner with audiences of varying competencies.</li><li>
Consistently increase knowledge of JDDE operations to improve analyses.</li><li>
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant technological trends.</li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
QUALIFICATIONS</h5><div><div>
Required Qualifications:</div><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master&rsquo;s degree and 3+ years relevant experience, or a PhD. The degree should be in one of the following fields: Data Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>
Proficiency in developing high-quality visualizations and reports using Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, Palantir Foundry, or similar tools.</li><li>
Experience in building enterprise-level data ETL processes with large datasets.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to work with imperfect data from numerous sources, solve problems, and deliver valid results.</li><li>
Demonstrated excellent critical thinking, strong organizational skills, and effective task prioritization.</li><li>
Proactive, self-starter approach to seeking out tasks.</li><li>
Perpetual curiosity and motivation for continuous learning.</li><li>
Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to persist in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li><li>
Mission-focused and customer-centric mindset.</li><li>
Must be a great team player.</li><li>
U.S. Citizenship required.</li><li>
Active DoD Secret security clearance.</li></ul><div>
Preferred Qualifications:</div><ul><li>
Proficiency in building data transformations and visualizations in Palantir Foundry.</li><li>
Proficiency in using SQL, Python, and PySpark for data ETL processes.</li><li>
Familiarity with transportation modeling tools and USTRANSCOM information systems.</li><li>
Familiarity with Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE) and Defense Transportation System (DTS) operations.</li></ul></div></div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
DETAILS</h5><div>
Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual&rsquo;s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
</div><div>
Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.
</div>
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.</div></div><div></div>

MID-LEVEL OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST / SECRET

Daley And Associates, LLC

<div>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Investment Trade Operations Analyst
 
 
 
 
 We are currently seeking candidates for
 
 multiple&nbsp;
 
 opportunities as an Investment Trade Operations Analyst at a global asset management company with a location in Downtown Boston, MA, 02110. The ideal candidates will have intern experience(s) and/or up to 1 year of experience in the financial services and/or asset management industries.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 These roles are temporary (est. 6 months) with an opportunity of becoming permanent and will pay between $23.00 and $24.00 per hour within a 40-hour work week.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 On-site 3 days per week.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Starts May 26, 2026.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Operations/Back Office support of day-to-day mutual fund investment and trading activity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Research and resolve trade discrepancies by interacting with brokers and custodian banks
 
 
 
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 Instruct trades and trade amendments
 
 
 
 
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 Prepare wire transfers to fund investment activity
 
 
 
 
 
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 Process and reconcile trade activities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Process cash transactions
 
 
 
 
 
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 Perform daily/monthly asset and cash reconciliations
 
 
 
 
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 Settle trades and foreign exchanges
 
 
 
 
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 Asset position reconciliation
 
 
 
 
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 Research and report variances and incorrect holdings
 
 
 
 
 
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 Daily and monthly client reporting
 
 
 
 
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 Analyze monthly portfolio asset reports for client accounts
 
 
 
 
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 Monitor cash flows, daily expenses, collateral holdings, and income receivables for client portfolios
 
 
 
 
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 Use Bloomberg to research portfolio discrepancies&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (preferably in Finance)
 
 
 
 
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 Internship(s) or similar work experience
 
 
 
 
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 Team player with a strong focus on getting the job done within established strict timeframes
 
 
 
 
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 Knowledge of MS Office applications and spreadsheet proficiency
 
 
 
 
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 For immediate consideration, interested and qualified candidates, please forward your updated resume in a Word document to:&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 
 
 hgorman@daleyaa.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Keywords: entry level, bachelor&rsquo;s degree, finance, investment operations analyst, investment accounting analyst, portfolio accounting analyst, portfolio operations analyst, trade operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Investment Trade Operations Analyst

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