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MITRE · 8 hours ago

Operations Research Analyst, Associate

McLean, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$80K/yr - $120K/yr

1+ years exp

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to tackling the nation's toughest challenges. They are seeking a creative Operations Research Analyst to join their Operations Research department, where the role involves applying advanced analytical and mathematical techniques to inform policy and operational decisions across various sectors.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply advanced analytical and mathematical techniques to make difficult policy and acquisition decisions, to maximize operational effectiveness and efficiency, and achieve highest quality engineering solutions

Present results in an intuitive, actionable manner that can be understood by all sponsor audiences, regardless of technical expertise

Work independently and/or collaborate with a team of technical staff

Work successfully in a hybrid environment with in-person presence

Qualification

Operations ResearchStatistical AnalysisMathematical ModelingOptimizationMachine LearningProgramming PythonProgramming RSimulation PlatformsData AnalyticsAdaptabilityCollaboration

Required

Degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent knowledge and skills in a related field

Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience with a related Bachelor's degree

Be passionate about applying operations research, statistics, and data analytics to real world problems

Be willing to adapt and learn

Show evidence of knowledge of principles, concepts, methods and tools for conducting operations research, statistical analysis, and data analytic studies

Have experience in using tools and techniques to do mathematical modeling, optimization, statistics, probability modeling, and simulation

Demonstrated ability to use at least one optimization package (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX, PuLP, AMPL)

Demonstrated ability to use at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, RStudio, Java)

Demonstrated ability to use at least one simulation platform (e.g., Stella, Simio, Arena, AnyLogic, SimPy, RSimmer)

Must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining & maintaining U.S. security clearance

Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for a security clearance

GPA must be listed for all degrees received within past 3 years

This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence

Preferred

Preference given to qualified candidates with active clearance

Masters degree is preferred

Experience working with/for agencies and/or departments of the US Government (e.g., FAA, DoD, DoE, DHS, Treasury, IRS)

Company

MITRE

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The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.

Founded in 1958

Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees