Operations Research/Systems Analyst

CALIBRE Systems, inc.,an employee-owned mission focused solutions and digital transformation company, is seeking an experienced Operations Research/Systems Analyst with demonstrated use of methods of scientific inquiry and analysis with knowledge of applied mathematics to understand and use of the fundamental concepts and techniques of operations research methods of analysis. The Operations Research/System Analyst will require strong quantitative skills, system thinking, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations. Ideal Candidate should have strong communication and problem solving skills and participate in data collection, modeling, analysis and product generation with preferred experience with Army ERP systems.

As a CALIBRE Operations Research/System Analyst you will have the opportunity to research and experiment with data visualization, machine learning, statistics, and operations research in a cloud environment.  The ideal candidate must be passionate about helping others solve problems, gain insights, and make decisions using data and able to communicate it to a wide-ranging audience.   

Role and Responsibilities

Apply mathematical modeling, optimization, and statistical analysis to improve business processes, logistics, finance, and government operations.

Organize and translate data into useful automated information.

Experience doing data summarization, running statistical tests and model, transforming datasets, identifying outliers.

Conduct analyses including defining parameters of requested data output and analysis.

Assist in preparation of reports, briefings, and documentation deliverables.   

Use advanced mathematical, statistical, and analytical methods to help solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions.

Collaborate with managers, engineers, and other analysts, using software tools to analyze

Required Skills

• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required) 

• Must have or be able to obtain a Security + certification
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and modeling techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong quantitative skills, systems thinking, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Strong data experience (large and complex datasets, both structured and unstructured).
•  Experience working with large datasets (i.e., the need for Python, R, etc., scripting skills vs excel expert)
• Experience doing data summarization, running statistical tests and model, transforming datasets, and identifying outliers.
• Must be a lifelong learner, willing to share and grow the knowledge of those around them 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on a large fast paced project  

• Experience curating relationships and disseminating work between cross-functional teams of data scientists, data engineers, and application developers 

• Experience with data cleaning, model testing, results presentation and documentation 

• Experience in one or more programming languages for data analysis

• Exceptional communications skills with ability to present to technical and business audiences, including executive-level customers 

• Familiarity with Army ERP systems such as VANTAGE, GFEBS, G-Army, or other ERP systems 

Required Experience

MS/BS in Operations Research; or related field with at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.  Master’s degree is preferred.

Relevant coursework includes:

·         Advanced mathematics (calculus, linear algebra, statistics)

·         Courses acceptable for qualifying for operations research positions may have been taken in departments other than Operations Research, e.g., Engineering (usually Industrial Engineering), Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Management Science.

 

Must have minimum required 3 to 7 years of work experience working as an Operation Research/System Analyst.

Preferred: 

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, QLIK or Quicksight or other
• Experience in Army and/or DoW is preferred for an understanding of military operations, acronyms, data fields

• Experience with Machine Learning  

• Experience with Army Acquisition costing and enterprise data 
• AWS Certification