Lead Operations Research Analyst at Astrion

Overview

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Operations Research Analyst (ORSA) in support of the Joint Test & Evaluation group, (JTE) group, Director Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) supporting the Army Division.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Washington, D.C.

JOB STATUS: Full Time

TRAVEL: Estimated Up to 20%

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

EDUCATION:Bachelor of Art or Science degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. An advanced degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics is preferred.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Ten (10) years of demonstrated experience and expertise in operational testing and analysis.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility at the time of proposal submission.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in operational testing and analysis, to include experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis methodologies and data analysis techniques.

• Experience with problem decomposition, concept development, test design, and data analysis methods; translate testing requirements; and make recommendations for appropriate test venues; develop dendritic decomposition and determination of operational measures of effectiveness; provide technical risk assessments, identify test limitations, and in developing risk mitigation strategies for planning tests and evaluations.

• Experience with previous JT&E projects.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability communicate with and brief high ranking officials. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Advanced degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the design, development, planning, and implementation of JT&E projects and activities in the areas of problem decomposition, test concept, test design, test measures, and analysis techniques
• Utilize parametric and non-parametric statistics, data analysis techniques, computer analysis tools, basic modeling and simulation applications, and survey test and evaluation methods to include Students-t-test, Exact Binomial Test, Exponential and Poisson distributions, F-tests, chi-square tests, power analysis and sample size estimation.
• Develop both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies appropriate for use in operational testing and evaluation of JT&E projects and activities that ensure all test data collected is of sufficient quantity, quality, and relevancy to meet test objectives.
• Decompose warfighter problems into test issues, measures, data requirements, test factors, test scope, and test constraints and limitations to determine project test strategies.
• Conduct and develop data management and analysis planning, test issue resolution, post-test data analysis, and report preparation and production.
• Analyze operational test activities, model, and venues to support operational realistic environments and data requirements.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of mathematics and statistical and engineering methods in determining solutions to complex problems including multivariate and logistic regression analysis, hypothesis testing, design of experiments, parametric and nonparametric procedures, and distributional analysis.
• Working with or through the TOPM and Lead Test Planner, the Lead ORSA shall provide test concepts that meet project requirements within the time and resource constraints with minimal risk to project execution.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule.

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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