Mid-level Operations Research Analyst

Peraton is seeking a data-driven, highly skilled, and innovative person for a Mid-level Operations Research Analyst role in the Joint Distribution Process Analysis Center (JDPAC) at United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM).

Location: Scott AFB, IL. Flexible for occasional telework – must be local to work location.

Role: 

As part of the Operations Support Division, you will work alongside a dynamic team of active military, federal government employees, and other contractors to provide crucial analytical support that informs current and near-term global transportation operations for the United States Department of Defense. You will have the opportunity to leverage commercial and government-owned tools to develop mathematical models and transform data into actionable insights. In this way, you  will enable USTRANSCOM to succeed in its mission to project and sustain the Joint Force in support of national objectives. 

You will: 

• Enable informed and optimized courses of action for senior decision makers by designing, formulating, and executing mathematical models of current and near-term deployment and distribution operations using a combination of open-source, commercial, and government supply chain tools.
• Evaluate recent operational history and existing end-to-end distribution courses of action using statistical analysis, data mining, discrete event simulation, optimization, and predictive modeling techniques.
• Identify and quantify potential improvements in operational performance and cost avoidance opportunities in a multi-billion-dollar transportation organization.
• Construct and maintain data extract, transform, and load processes in enterprise data environments that enable senior decision makers to gain a holistic understanding of demand and capacity in the Joint Distribution and Deployment Enterprise.
• Collaborate with teammates to support complex studies, force flow conferences, command exercises, real-world events, and responses to short-term requests for information.
• Transform model outputs and other data into meaningful visualizations, reports, and briefings that communicate advanced concepts and information in a way that is compelling and understandable for the intended audience.
• Deliver verbal reports of operational analyses to peers, leadership, and other information consumers in the form of well-crafted briefings and team meetings.
• Support design, testing, and development of new technological capabilities at USTRANSCOM that apply to analysis of current and near-term operations.
• Adapt to errors, technology outages, and changing customer requirements to minimize delays in providing support to USTRANSCOM operations.

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Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of work experience in operations research, statistical analysis, supply chain design, industrial engineering, or similar roles; 3+ years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD.
• Experience with transforming raw data into formats that can be used for a variety of mathematical modeling and analytical purposes.
• Experience with applying common mathematical modeling approaches to supply chain analysis, design, and improvement including discrete-event simulation, mixed integer and linear programming, and statistical analysis; and able to explain why mathematical models behave in a certain way.
• Able to leverage Excel, Tableau, PowerPoint or other tools to develop high-quality visualizations.
• Demonstrated understanding of foundational factors that affect supply chain operations, especially global transportation via air, sea, and surface modes.
• Strong analytical, quantitative reasoning, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to communicate professionally and effectively with others, both verbally and in writing, to understand analytical requirements and ensure that results are correctly understood.
• Flexibility to adapt to new systems and tools and willingness to keep learning new skills.
• Creativity in adapting existing systems and tools to fit a given task.
• Must be able to work independently and be comfortable as part of a multi-functional team with frequent customer contact.
• U.S. citizenship required. 
• The ability to obtain a Secret security clearance (interim clearance required to commence task work).

Preferred: 

• Experience with Supply Chain Guru and Data Guru.
• Ability to learn SQL and Python for the purpose of developing data extract, transform, and load processes.
• Ability to learn Python for the purpose of formulating discrete-event simulation and mathematical optimization models
• Familiarity with Department of Defense data environments including IGC, Cognos, Advana, Envision, and Maven Smart Systems.
• Understanding and familiarity with the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise either as a former operator, planner, analyst, or other enabling support function.
• Excellent level of critical thinking, organization and prioritization of tasks, and initiative to solve or mitigate issues.
• Willing to occasionally work extended hours or possibly weekends to support mission requirements.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.

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