Operations Research Analyst, SME with Security Clearance
Parsons Aberdeen (MD)
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential.
Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible. Job Description: Parsons is seeking an Operations Research Analyst SME to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. This Subject Matter Expert will lead complex analytical efforts, including experimentation, simulation, testing, and data analysis, to develop actionable recommendations that optimize system performance, tactics, and operational effectiveness for Drone Armor.
What You'll Be Doing Subject Matter Expertise & Analytical Support * Serve as a subject matter expert capable of handling tasks and answering specific questions related to operations research and assigned functional domains
Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible. Job Description: Parsons is seeking an Operations Research Analyst SME to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. This Subject Matter Expert will lead complex analytical efforts, including experimentation, simulation, testing, and data analysis, to develop actionable recommendations that optimize system performance, tactics, and operational effectiveness for Drone Armor.
What You'll Be Doing Subject Matter Expertise & Analytical Support * Serve as a subject matter expert capable of handling tasks and answering specific questions related to operations research and assigned functional domains
- Provide expert analytical support that may include physical experimentation, emulation, modeling, simulation, and testing of C-UAS concepts and systems
- Analyze operational and test data, interpret results, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights
- Apply quantitative methods and operations research techniques (e.g., optimization, stochastic modeling, statistical analysis) to complex problems
- Assess trade-offs, risks, and sensitivities to inform capability development, deployment, and employment decisions
- Develop decision-support products (briefings, reports, visualization) tailored to technical, operational, and leadership audiences
- Support the refinement of requirements, CONOPS, and test plans based on analytic findings
- Mentor junior analysts and coordinate with engineers, testers, and operators to ensure integrated analytic efforts
- Contribute to technical reviews, milestones, and customer engagements as a recognized SME What Required Skills You'll Bring Education * Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Operations Research, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 6 years of experience
- 10+ years of relevant operations research or advanced analytical experience may be substituted for education
- Experience analyzing data and interpreting information to generate recommendations and solutions for specific problem areas
- Experience providing leadership and direction to teams conducting analytic or technical work
- Experience preparing clear, well-structured technical reports and recommendations for decision-makers
- Familiarity with modeling/simulation tools, statistical analysis software, or scripting languages used for data analysis
- Ability to design and interpret experiments, simulations, and tests to answer operationally relevant questions
- Strong communication skills for framing problems, explaining methods, and presenting results to varied audiences
- TOP SECRET security clearance
- Training or certifications in data analytics, modeling & simulation, or related tools/technologies
- Experience conducting campaign analysis, mission engineering, or force-on-force simulation
- Familiarity with test and evaluation data, operational assessments, or field experimentation Security Clearance Requirement: An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .
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