Operations Research Analyst jobs in Portsmouth, VA

Operations Research Analyst III

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE:

Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA) Systems Engineering provides support for Integrated Training Systems (ITS) and serves as the Software Support Activity (SSA), In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA), Cybersecurity (Cyber), Safety, Test and Evaluation (T&E), and Readiness support for assigned systems. These system assignments include the hardware, software, subsystems, and elements that comprise the specific system. These activities are conducted in support of the United States (U.S.) Navy, Multi-National and Multi-Agency Naval and Department of Defense (DOD) sponsors. Modeling and Simulation (M&S) is a key capability that supports test and evaluation, training and readiness, and performance assessment. M&S is a core element of this support contract.

GENERAL DUTIES OR EXPERIENCE:

• Collects and analyzes data to evaluate operations and processes and to facilitate complex decision making.
• Follows established modeling and evaluation methodologies to determine the effectiveness of current operational activities, isolate problem areas and develop solutions.
• Tests and validates models and results.
• Prepares reports that outline and rank proposed solutions and present a range of possible alternatives.
• Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.
• Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.

Required Education:

Required Experience:

• At least six (6) years of full-time professional experience in operational analysis, evaluating systems and proposed solutions, experience analyzing and documenting business processes and workflows, experience using Industry standard methods and models for determining solutions.
• At least two (2) years must have been full-time and experience with Navy Training Systems.

Additional Guidelines:

None

Work authorization/security clearance requirements.

Holding and maintaining a Secret Security Clearance

Other Duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility:

No

Work Environment:

This job operates primarily in a professional office environment in person on a hybrid basis. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. The employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and must account for the hours in a pay period to maintain full-time status.

Telework:

This position allows for up to 15% telework.

Travel:

Up to 10% travel may be required.

AAP/EEO Statement:

KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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