PMSA Group of Companies · 6 hours ago
Operations Research Analyst / Data Scientist
PMSA Group is a small business focused on providing superior system and data analysis services to government and commercial clients. They are seeking qualified Operations Research Analysts for positions in support of the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) Plans Directorate to provide data science and operations research capabilities on-site for the Operations Assessment Division.
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Responsibilities
Operations Research Analysts and Data Scientists use their data and analytical ability to find and interpret rich data sources; manage large amounts of data despite hardware, software, and bandwidth constraints; merge data sources; ensure consistency of datasets; create visualizations to aid in understanding data; build mathematical models using the data; and present and communicate the data insights/findings
The candidate is expected to work by exploratory analysis and rapid iteration and to produce and present results
USCENTCOM Operations Assessment Division is seeking a creative candidate who is also rigorous, precise, listens well, with the ability to work independently or as the leader or member of a small team in conducting analysis in support of assessments with high visibility, unusual urgency or program criticality; requiring a variety of OR and DS techniques and tools
Design, develop, and apply a variety of data collection and decision analytics processes and applications, including the employment of mathematical, statistical, and other analytic methods
Identify effective, efficient, and innovative technical solutions for meeting Division data and automation requirements, including potential artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions
Develop automated applications, data visualizations, information displays, decision briefings, analytic papers, and facilitate senior leadership decisions with analytic products. Identify and develop data stream interfaces for authoritative data sources to support assessments and risk analysis
Integrate Division functions and products into the Command and Control of the Information Environment (C2IE) system, MAVEN Smart Systems, and/or Advana
Build digital solutions using programming applications (e.g., R, R/Shiny, Python) to digitalize and partially or fully automate data collection, analysis, and staff processes while accelerating the rate at which the Division can execute tasks
Develop and lead small teams in the development of real-time/near real-time data visualization and analysis methodologies and analytic tools
Participate in client operational planning processes in support of Joint planning
Support Knowledge Management and Information processes requirements
Qualification
Required
Must have a DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance and be Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligible; also must have a current DoD approved Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) having at least one year of eligibility remaining before required renewal of their background investigation
BE, or BS degree in Operations Research, Data Science, or related field
5 years of related experience; 12 years of combined professional experience
Experience with developing analytic methodologies, metrics, and decision criteria
High levels of proficiency using the following applications: R, R-Shiny, Python, Python-Shiny, SQL/POSTRESQL, Microsoft Office applications, and Microsoft SharePoint
Functional knowledge of MAVEN Smart Systems, C2IE, Advana, AI, ML, Git, and Large Learning Models
Experience with preparing and presenting senior leadership briefings and papers
Preferred
Experience working in a Joint and/or Combatant Command
Experience in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility
Command and General Staff College or Service equivalent a plus
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
PMSA Group of Companies
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase