Sr Principal Operations Research Analyst

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator, we are a trusted provider of highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies, including the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, and NASA. Every day, our 10,000 employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Peraton is currently seeking a Data Analyst to work in Joint Distribution Process Analysis Center (JDPAC) within USTRANSCOM responsible for operational planning support. This position is located at Scott AFB, IL. Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tool design, testing, and development expertise for MS&O capability development and implementation.
• Assist with integration and transition of designated MS&O prototypes to support USTRANSCOM operational processes
• Support data analysis to ensure all designated ongoing and future applications progress to meet USTRANSCOM objectives
• Support USTRANSCOM RDT&E and other MS&O applications and prototypes produced in support of or being adapted for JDDE movement processes.
• Write reports documenting data analysis, tool design and development, and test results within stated deadlines.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Management Science, or 7 years work experience
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (Interim clearance needed to start work)
• Must enjoy working in a team environment with frequent customer contact and have excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in heuristics based modeling
• Demonstrated skills in solving problems and responsibility for ensuring customer satisfaction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical, quantitative reasoning, mathematical and problem-solving skills

  We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.