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Senior 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 postingAssess R&D transition pathways and quantify options for decision-makers
Evaluate portfolio schedule, cost, and risk trade-offs, including building models and running scenarios
Analyze acquisition and program lifecycle data to find systemic delays and recurring issues
Turn analysis into process improvement recommendations and senior-level decision products
Integrate financial, schedule, and operational data with program managers and analysts
From the employer’s posting
examine potential transition pathways, identify opportunities and obstacles, and develop quantitative assessments
evaluate portfolio‑level schedule, cost, and risk trade‑offs
analyze acquisition and program lifecycle data to identify systemic delays, recurring issues, or other patterns
help translate these insights into practical recommendations for process improvements
work closely with program managers, financial analysts, acquisition staff, and other analysts
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences, mathematics, or a related technical field
Preferred experience
- Prior experience supporting DARPA or similar joint/interagency R&D portfolios.
- Familiarity with defense acquisition, transition frameworks, and operational planning.
Qualification wording
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, mathematics, or a related technical
Prior experience supporting DARPA or similar joint/interagency R&D portfolios.
Familiarity with defense acquisition, transition frameworks, and operational planning.
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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Time since we first saw it
Day 161
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Well past Chimera Enterprises International’s usual: its jobs come down by about day 56.
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2 open jobs
- Hiring has slowed
- Takes jobs down quickly
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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 recruiting Senior Operations Research Analysts as Key Personnel to lead advanced analytics in support of R&D transition, portfolio risk assessment, and process improvement within a high‑impact defense research environment.
Key Responsibilities (Narrative)
In this role, you will conduct sophisticated analyses to support the transition of research and development efforts into operational use. You will examine potential transition pathways, identify opportunities and obstacles, and develop quantitative assessments that help decision‑makers understand the relative merits of different options. Your work will include analyzing partner requirements, program performance, and broader strategic factors to inform transition planning.
You will also evaluate portfolio‑level schedule, cost, and risk trade‑offs, helping leadership prioritize efforts and allocate resources. This may include building models, running scenarios, and synthesizing results into clear, decision‑focused products. Your analysis will support both ongoing and planned programs, giving leaders a forward‑looking view of risk and opportunity.
In addition, you will analyze acquisition and program lifecycle data to identify systemic delays, recurring issues, or other patterns that warrant attention. You will help translate these insights into practical recommendations for process improvements. Throughout, you will work closely with program managers, financial analysts, acquisition staff, and other analysts to integrate financial, schedule, and operational data into cohesive decision‑support products tailored for senior audiences.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, mathematics, or a related technical field.
- Experience:
- At least 6 years of operations research or equivalent analytical experience.
- Demonstrated ability to gather information, construct mathematical or statistical models, and apply analytical methods to complex systems.
- Experience organizing meetings, coordinating across stakeholders, and tracking technical and financial milestones.
- Security Clearance:
- Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required.
- Skills:
- Advanced analytical and modeling capabilities.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to brief senior‑level audiences and write clear, concise analytic reports.
- Proven ability to lead analytic efforts and coordinate across technical, business, and operational stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting DARPA or similar joint/interagency R&D portfolios.
- Familiarity with defense acquisition, transition frameworks, and operational planning.
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Arlington, VA
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- Work authorization
- Experience organizing meetings, coordinating across stakeholders, and tracking technical and financial milestones. - Security Clearance: - Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required.