LinQuest is seeking a full-time Junior Operations Research Analyst to join our team in Washington, DC. US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance is required.

The Junior Operations Research Analyst will apply operations research, mathematical modeling, and other methods to support the development, and interpretation of information to assist organizational leaders with decision-making, policy formulation, and various managerial functions. Collects and analyzes data and develops decision support software, services, or products using the latest technology. Works with team members to conduct research studies to optimize work processes and enhance operations.

Responsibilities:

Analysis

• Applies knowledge of operations research, mathematics, and analytical techniques to assigned work
• Seeks clarification of management objectives as necessary
• Works with team members to perform analyses
• Performs a variety of tasks in support of projects assigned by higher level analysts
• Performs special research tasks designed to utilize and enhance knowledge of work processes
• Prioritize and perform work tasks in support of projects assigned by higher level analysts
• Assist with studies to evaluate, inform, and improve decision-analytic models

Communication

• Document problem analysis using analytical models, simulations, or other decision-support systems
• Prepares briefings, papers, and summaries necessary to achieve organizational goals and objectives
• Deliver presentations to peers and Team Leads on ideas, techniques, and results

Innovation

• Seek and share creative solutions to problems

Technical Expertise

• Stays abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to remain current in the field

Required Skills and Experience:

• BA/BS degree in operations research, mathematics, industrial engineering or related field
• Entry-level knowledge/experience applying scientific methods and techniques to analyze systems (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Fundamental knowledge to apply scientific methods and techniques to analyze systems and software
• Knowledge in DoD systems, weapon subsystems design, or military operations is preferred
• Experience with R, Python, Excel VBA, MATLAB, SAS and JAVA or JMP
• Ability to develop and utilize analytical models via languages such as Python, R and C++
• Ability to analyze and interpret problems and to recommend effective solutions
• Quickly learn and understand major functions of clients supported and problem domains of interest
• Shows initiative by learning and (where able) applying new technologies
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance

Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

COVID-19 Compliance Guidelines: As a federal contractor, all LinQuest team members may be required to comply with Executive Order 14042- Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, which may include mandatory vaccination and ability to provide proof of vaccination status prior to start of employment. Additionally, team members are expected to comply with all safety protocols related to mask wearing and physical distancing while in covered contractor workplaces. If applicable, prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement through LinQuest Human Resources and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment.

Education

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Ability to Obtain

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)