About the role
Description Status:
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Overview
Prevailance is seeking an
Operations Research Senior Analyst
to support North Atlantic Treaty Organization (
NATO
) Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (
HQ SACT
) Capability Development Management Support (
CMDS
) in Norfolk, Virginia. This position is expected to work on-site and may require up to 60 days of travel annually.
The Operations Research Senior Analyst applies
Operations Research (OR)
and
Operational Analysis (OA)
methods to support NATO capability development and programmatic decision-making. This position conducts qualitative and quantitative assessments of operational effectiveness, cost, risk, and schedule; develops comparative analyses of potential courses of action; and produces analytical reports and decision briefs supporting senior leaders and NATO capability development activities.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Conduct Course of Action analyses using Operations Research and Operational Analysis methods to support capability development, mature NATO capability requirements, and inform programmatic direction
Plan and conduct qualitative and quantitative assessments of operational effectiveness, including cost-effectiveness and risk-benefit analyses
Engage with NATO and national research organizations and industry to assess the operational effectiveness of potential alternatives
Participate in engagements and workshops with NATO, national organizations, and industry supporting cost estimation and analytical activities
Develop Requests for Information (
RFIs
) and surveys for NATO nations, Non-Governmental Organizations (
NGOs
), and industry
Analyze individual and aggregated risks and develop potential risk-management approaches
Elicit, review, and assess schedule estimates and supporting evidence used in analytical decision-making
Review and assess cost estimates, methodologies, and supporting evidence
Develop and document comparative assessments of cost, risk, schedule, and operational effectiveness to inform programmatic decisions
Develop decision briefs and presentations explaining analytical methodologies, rationale, and outcomes, and brief decision-makers as required
Produce analytical reports supporting Capability Program plan evidence packages for review with NATO Headquarters stakeholders
Document lessons identified and lessons learned to support continuous improvement of NATO capability development and Operational Analysis practices
Requirements
Qualifications
Minimum
two examples within the last 10 years
, totaling at least
3 years of combined experience
, performing military Operations Research, Operational Analysis, or Data Science supporting policy development, capability development, or acquisition
Experience designing, leading, and facilitating structured stakeholder engagements to elicit objectives, assumptions, measures, risks, preferences, and expert judgment in support of defense capability decisions
Experience engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple levels of seniority
Experience
within the last 5 years
determining OR/OA requirements, scoping analytical problems, developing analysis plans, and delivering high-quality analytical outputs that influence senior decision-makers
Experience developing data collection and analysis plans or assessment frameworks incorporating Measures of Effectiveness (
MOEs
) and Measures of Performance (
MOPs
)
Experience gathering evidence and assessing effectiveness using Operations Research and Operational Analysis methods applied to defense-domain issues
Experience identifying, eliciting, assessing, analyzing, and communicating uncertainty and risk associated with capability/acquisition, project, program, or portfolio decisions
Demonstrated experience producing or working with cost and schedule estimates, including associated estimating methodologies, methods, and processes
Experience working within a strategic or operational military command or multinational organization
Experience
within the last 10 years
supporting project, program, and/or portfolio decisions through analytical assessment in complex and dynamic program environments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative software
Demonstrated English-language proficiency equivalent to
STANAG 6001 SLP 3333
Valid passport from a NATO member nation with no travel restrictions to NATO nations
Education
Must satisfy one of the following:
Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or an equivalent quantitative discipline; or
At least
5 years of Operations Research/Operational Analysis experience conducting and leading analytical studies
in a relevant military, strategic, political, or international environment
Clearance Must possess and maintain an active NATO SECRET or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance Preferred Experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support Operational Analysis, including tailoring AI models and OA approaches to accelerate analytical delivery while maintaining quality If you meet these qualifications and are ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today! At Prevailance, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees and their families. Medical + Dental + Vision Personal Time Off (PTO) 11 Paid Holidays 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contributions Life & Disability Insurance Supplemental Health Benefits
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
TRICARE Supplement Insurance Education Reimbursement Program Computing Device Reimbursement Program Prevailance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. Prevailance, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is VEVRAA Compliant.