Operations Research Analyst*
On-siteWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Conduct operations research and analytical studies supporting USAFSAM research initiatives and operational consultation activities. Analyze complex management and operational problems using statistical modeling and scientific methods to develop data-driven recommendations for decision-makers. Design and execute analytical studies involving health surveillance data, medical records, and personnel datasets while defining research objectives and evaluating alternative courses of action. Provide analytical support to 711 HPW investigators and multidisciplinary teams, preparing technical reports, white papers, and presentations for government leadership. Utilize analytical tools including Python, R, Tableau, and SAS Viya to evaluate healthcare and operational readiness challenges. Collaborate with government agencies and academic institutions on operational research initiatives while ensuring compliance with data security requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Systems Engineering, or a closely related quantitative discipline with significant coursework in mathematics, probability, statistics, or mathematical modeling
- Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in operations research, quantitative analysis, or scientific research
- Demonstrated expertise applying operations research methodologies and rigorous scientific research techniques
- Experience designing and leading analytical studies involving healthcare, operational, or military datasets
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to independently solve complex problems
- Experience developing technical reports, white papers, research publications, presentations, and other analytical products
- Ability to analyze health surveillance data, electronic health records, personnel records, and other operational datasets
- Proficiency or demonstrated ability to learn analytical software such as Python, R, Tableau, SAS Viya, Qualtrics, or similar platforms
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines with minimal supervision
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary research teams while working independently
- Ability to obtain required access to government databases and research systems
- Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to contract performance
Desired Qualifications
- Prior military service or experience supporting Department of Defense research organizations
- Experience conducting military operational or aerospace medicine research
- Experience analyzing Defense Health Agency (DHA), Military Health System (MHS), or Air Force health surveillance data
- Experience publishing peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts
- Knowledge of epidemiology, public health, human performance, or force health protection research
- Experience supporting USAFSAM, 711 HPW, or other DoD medical research organizations
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