Job description

Operations Research and Systems Analyst (ORSA)

Leads and coordinates analysis efforts for the ARMY at Fort Bliss, Texas (or other global locations as directed) under the direction of the assigned assessment team lead, or representatives from multiple external organizations or agencies.

Responsibilities include:

• Accomplishing analyses for operational assessments of emerging or developed concepts and capabilities across Warfighting functions and DOTMLPF-P domains (Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy) through detailed analysis planning and established analytic techniques.
• Evaluates techniques and design patterns and makes recommendations that will improve solution delivery.
• Responsible for the design, development, test, release, maintenance, and technical support of custom data applications.
• Responsible for the design, development, test, release, maintenance, and technical support of data analysis reports and dashboards using Power BI and paginated reports using Power BI Report Builder.
• Performs data modelling and database design for data and reporting applications as well as other applications as needed.
• Performs analysis, design and implementation of data exporting/importing and migration as needed.
• Performs SQL Server database administration in the development environment.
• Performs data integration and/or data migration design and implementation, while utilizing data management principles and best practices.
• Advising assessment team lead on analysis requirements for event scenario design, placement of equipment under assessment, and communication architecture to optimize data collection activities and substantively address assessment objectives.
• Guiding the approach and formulation of mathematical, simulation and analytical models to support both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Designing and creating surveys, ensuring proper design and quality control.
• Developing effectual data collection plans with clear traceability to assessment objectives.
• Informing and leveraging database capabilities to support research and in-stride analysis.
• Providing relevant and credible underpinning analysis to support all findings and recommendations.
• Providing briefings on analysis progress and results as required.
• Assisting in developing/writing final report products.
• Documenting analysis activities for future reference.

Experience:

One year of experience in applying analytical techniques and methods to analyze effectiveness of systems and/or their sub-systems in the execution of studies. Experience should include: data analysis, technical operations research problem solving methods and strong oral communication skills.

Preferred but not a must two to four years of military experience.

Education:

Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university that included a major field of study in computer science, management information systems, operations research, or a degree that included a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic and science or courses requiring substantial competence in college level mathematics or statistics.

A combination of experience and education may be considered for a well-qualified candidate

Strong knowledge of professional software engineering practices, software quality assurance practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

Working knowledge of waterfall and Agile methodologies, design and application of software design pattern.

Knowledgeable in data integration and/or data migration design and implementation, data management principles and best practices, and the architecture and design of Business Intelligence solutions.

Knowledge of new and emerging technologies related to data management such as data catalog, data lineage, and data quality management.

Skilled in scripting using any or combination of the following; Python, R, R Shiny, SQL, JAVA, Power Shell, and/or any other scripting languages.

Proficient in developing solutions using SQL Server, T-SQL, Stored procedures, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Master Data Services, SSIS, and SSRS.

Proficient in source code management using GitHub.

Security:

Must be able to pass a background check and obtain a SECRET clearance.

ABOUT AD-HOC RESEARCH

Ad-Hoc Research specializes in providing the full spectrum of Systems Engineering services to major DOD acquisition programs and Research & Development projects. Our company believes in inducing innovations through focused research. We are an army veteran owned 8a company with defense contracts in many states. We are also launching a cyber range platform to provide customer support to our army and defense clients. Our data science team supports a major telecom company to develop and operationalize AI/ML models. We have a lot of exciting opportunities to grow and be successful in our fast growing company!

Ad-Hoc Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Job Type: Full-time