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Operations Analyst - Defense Analytics DARPA
Arlington, VA
Open 5 months, first seen by us 161 days ago- Pay
- Pay not listedSimilar roles state $94K–$145K
- Work setting
- Not stated
- Employment
- Not stated
Before you apply
- Work authorization
- Citizens only
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required
What you’ll work on
Full postingAnalyze operational and tasking data for workload, throughput, and performance
Examine lifecycle and performance data to find trends in acquisition and transition
From the employer’s posting
analyze operational and tasking data to understand workload, throughput, and performance
examine lifecycle and performance data to identify trends and potential areas for improvement
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related technical field.
- Experience gathering data and constructing mathematical or statistical models to describe systems and support decisions.
- Ability to translate complex analytic findings into clear, concise briefings and written products.
Preferred experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with one or more analytical tools (e.g., MATLAB, R, Python) is highly desirable.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense financial, acquisition, or R&D organizations.
- Familiarity with defense planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) processes and related data.
Qualification wording
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related technical field.
Experience gathering data and constructing mathematical or statistical models to describe systems and support decisions.
Ability to translate complex analytic findings into clear, concise briefings and written products.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with one or more analytical tools (e.g., MATLAB, R, Python) is highly desirable.
Experience supporting Department of Defense financial, acquisition, or R&D organizations.
Familiarity with defense planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) processes and related data.
Posting record
Report an errorOpen 5 monthsWe first saw this posting 161 days ago and it is still up. Roles open this long are often slow to fill or kept open to collect applications.
- Status in our records
- Live
- First seen by us
- Jun 2, 2026161 days ago
- Recorded sightings
- 111
- Last seen by us
- Nov 11, 2026
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How this job compares
Time since we first saw it
Day 161
Up longer than most. Similar jobs usually come down between day 5 and day 43.
Well past Chimera Enterprises International’s usual: its jobs come down by about day 56.
From 13,609 similar postings that came down, and 9 of Chimera Enterprises International’s. Coming down is not always a hire.
Chimera Enterprises International is hiring
2 open jobs
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- Takes jobs down quickly
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- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including statistics, modeling, and/or optimization. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with one or more analytical tools (e.g., MATLAB, R, Python) is highly desirable. - Ability to translate complex analytic findings into clear, concise briefings and written products.
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About the role
We file this job under Analyst, by the work the posting describes.
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Job description
Job Summary
We are seeking Operations Research Analysts to provide quantitative decision support for a portfolio of defense research and development activities. These Key Personnel roles apply analytical methods and modeling to inform financial, operational, and transition‑related decisions across the organization.
Key Responsibilities (Narrative)
As an Operations Research Analyst, you will use quantitative techniques to help leadership understand and manage complex programs. You will support analysis of budget plans, execution profiles, and trade‑off scenarios, helping to illuminate the implications of different funding and scheduling options. You will work with financial and program management staff to develop data‑driven insights that support planning, resource allocation, and execution monitoring.
You will also analyze operational and tasking data to understand workload, throughput, and performance. By developing metrics, visualizations, and decision‑support tools, you will help leadership see where processes are working well and where adjustments may be needed. Your work will often involve pulling together information from multiple sources, structuring it for analysis, and presenting clear, actionable findings.
In support of acquisition and transition activities, you will examine lifecycle and performance data to identify trends and potential areas for improvement. You may help assess how programs progress from early research through transition, applying quantitative methods to evaluate options, risks, and likely outcomes. Throughout, you will collaborate closely with program managers, acquisition analysts, financial analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure that analytic products are aligned with real‑world needs and are delivered in a format that supports effective decision‑making.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related technical field.
- Experience:
- At least 4 years of experience in operations research or a closely related analytical discipline supporting large organizations.
- Experience gathering data and constructing mathematical or statistical models to describe systems and support decisions.
- Security Clearance:
- Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required.
- Skills:
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including statistics, modeling, and/or optimization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with one or more analytical tools (e.g., MATLAB, R, Python) is highly desirable.
- Ability to translate complex analytic findings into clear, concise briefings and written products.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Department of Defense financial, acquisition, or R&D organizations.
- Familiarity with defense planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) processes and related data.
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Arlington, VA
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- Work authorization
- Experience gathering data and constructing mathematical or statistical models to describe systems and support decisions. - Security Clearance: - Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required.