Operations Research Analyst jobs in Ellicott City, MD

The Opportunity:

As an operations analyst, you’re passionate about exploring the root cause of an issue and then analyzing, reporting, and developing recommendations for a creative solution. We need a research analyst like you to help us solve complex problems for our clients. On our team, you’ll assist in the evaluation of data assessment strategies to help deliver solutions.

You won’t go at it alone, you’ll work with our client and team to conduct research, prepare graphs and charts, and analyze and interpret programmatic or cost data. Once documented, you’ll help develop and present results, collaborate with stakeholders, and participate in various program meetings to improve program efficiency. In this role, you’ll use your passion for analytics and statistics to help devise modeling and measuring techniques utilizing mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, operational mathematics techniques, and other principles and laws of scientific and economic disciplines. Use your operations research experience to develop technologies and concepts that advance the DoD.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with using Microsoft Office, including Excel

• Ability to perform a wide variety of cost analysis assignments in support of the program including Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE) and Program Office Estimates (POE)

• Ability to develop or evaluate cost assessments and cost positions related to systems development, demonstration, and production approaches

• Ability to assess impact on systems and program costs, including analyses of prototype systems

• Ability to work with SMEs to develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) that will stand up to Army and DoD level review

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with SharePoint and TEAMS

• Possession of excellent analytical skills

• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or Data Analytics

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

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Grow With Us
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A Place Where You Belong
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Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey
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Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.