{"id":2047480,"url":"https://alion.io/job/siertek-ltd-operations-research-analyst-26-38","title":"Operations Research Analyst* (26.38)","company":{"id":450037,"name":"SierTeK Ltd.","domain":"siertek.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/siertek-ltd","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Paycom","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"inferred","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"SAS","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-07T20:21:42Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-07","last_verified_at":"2026-10-28T20:22:32Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":21,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":21},"description":"SierTeK proudly serves our clients by providing expertise in the Program Management, Information Technology, and Administrative Support domains. Founded in 2007 as a minority and service-disabled veteran-owned company, we serve as prime- and subcontractor for a multitude of Federal Department of Defense contracts. By focusing on continual improvement, our services remain at the forefront of our industry, and we pride ourselves on delivering our services with the highest degree of integrity.\nSierTeK Ltd. is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to support an opportunity at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.\nPosition Overview Section\nThe Operations Research Analyst provides advanced analytical expertise supporting the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) Operational Consultation Support Team. This position applies operations research methodologies, statistical modeling, and scientific analysis to improve operational readiness, force health protection, and evidence-based decision-making across the Department of the Air Force.\nThe successful candidate will conduct operational studies, analyze complex health and military datasets, evaluate alternative solutions to operational challenges, and provide technical recommendations to government researchers and leadership. This role requires a highly analytical professional capable of leading independent research efforts while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across military, academic, and civilian organizations.\nEssential Job Functions\nConduct operations research and analytical studies supporting USAFSAM research initiatives and operational consultation activities. \nAnalyze complex management and operational problems and develop data-driven recommendations for decision-makers. \nApply scientific methods, statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, and operations research techniques to evaluate healthcare and operational readiness challenges. \nDesign and execute analytical studies using health surveillance data, medical records, personnel data, and other military datasets. \nDefine research objectives, collect and evaluate data, identify analytical requirements, and recommend appropriate methodologies. \nDevelop innovative analytical approaches and recommend alternative courses of action based on research findings. \nEvaluate assumptions, validate analytical methods, and identify emerging technologies and scientific advancements applicable to Air Force medical operations. \nProvide analytical and research support to 711 HPW investigators and multidisciplinary research teams. \nCollaborate with government agencies, academic institutions, and subject matter experts on operational research initiatives. \nPrepare technical reports, white papers, manuscripts, presentations, and other deliverables in support of research programs. \nPresent research findings and project status updates to government leadership and stakeholders. \nUtilize and continuously expand expertise with analytical tools including Python, R, Tableau, SAS Viya, Qualtrics, Envision, and related technologies. \nSupport timely access to required databases and ensure compliance with applicable data security and privacy requirements. \nQualifications\nMinimum Position Requirements\nMaster's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Systems Engineering, or a closely related quantitative discipline with significant coursework in mathematics, probability, statistics, or mathematical modeling. \nMinimum five (5) years of professional experience in operations research, quantitative analysis, or scientific research. \nDemonstrated expertise applying operations research methodologies and rigorous scientific research techniques. \nExperience designing and leading analytical studies involving healthcare, operational, or military datasets. \nStrong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to independently solve complex problems. \nExperience developing technical reports, white papers, research publications, presentations, and other analytical products. \nAbility to analyze health surveillance data, electronic health records, personnel records, and other operational datasets. \nProficiency or demonstrated ability to learn analytical software such as Python, R, Tableau, SAS Viya, Qualtrics, or similar platforms. \nExcellent written and verbal communication skills. \nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines with minimal supervision. \nAbility to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary research teams while working independently. \nAbility to obtain required access to government databases and research systems. \nSigned Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to contract performance. \nHighly Desired Qualifications\nPrior military service or experience supporting Department of Defense research organizations. \nExperience conducting military operational or aerospace medicine research. \nExperience analyzing Defense Health Agency (DHA), Military Health System (MHS), or Air Force health surveillance data. \nExperience publishing peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts. \nKnowledge of epidemiology, public health, human performance, or force health protection research. \nExperience supporting USAFSAM, 711 HPW, or other DoD medical research organizations.\nSierTeK is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.\nThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.\nIf you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 1+833.743.7835.\n*This job posting is to identify potential candidates for positions in order to respond to a request for proposal. 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