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The Jr. Operations Research Analyst will support national security and homeland defense missions by conducting data-driven research, applying operations research and analytics techniques, and developing models, simulations, briefings, memos, and contract deliverables.\n\nResponsibilities\nThe candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of our data-driven initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to data-driven research studies and apply statistical methods to analyze large and complex data sets to uncover insights and inform business decisions. Support implementation of and comply with data quality control processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of data, communicate findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, and stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. Assist in identifying, prioritizing, and executing analyses to help demonstrate and expand analytical rigor and capability. Apply operations research techniques such as mathematical optimization, decision analysis, graph theory, and statistical analysis. Apply descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. Use data exploration techniques, analytical methods, operations research, and modeling and simulation tools to support program execution. Assist in the development of plans of action and timetables in order to meet established deadlines. Assist in the development of briefings, memos, and contract deliverables\n\nSkills\nBachelors' degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline\n1+ years of operations research or related field experience\nActive Secret clearance and ability to obtain DHS Suitability\nExperience working as part of a team to solve problems\nExperience using repeatable and transparent analytic processes\nExperience providing analytical support to DHS\nExperience with at least one coding language such as R, Python, or VBA\nExperience building and validating a model or simulation\nCurrent DHS Suitability\n\nBenefits\nVariable compensation opportunities\nEligible employees may enroll in health insurance\nEligible employees may enroll in flexible spending accounts\nEligible employees may enroll in health savings accounts\nEligible employees may enroll in retirement savings plans\nEligible employees may enroll in life and disability insurance programs\nPrograms providing paid and unpaid time away from work\n\nCompany Overview\nSystems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights for critical national security programs. It was founded in 1972, and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. 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