What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Operations Research Analyst position at Apogee Solutions Career Center?
Apogee Solutions, a Woman-Owned Small Business, is seeking a Lead Operations Research Analyst (ORSA) to support the Joint Staff in Suffolk, VA. Qualified candidates must have a TOP SECRET clearance.
The Lead ORSA will oversee the design, development, planning, and implementation of Joint Test & Evaluation (JT&E) projects and activities in the areas of problem decomposition, test concept, test design, test measures, and analysis techniques.
The Lead ORSA will:
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Utilize parametric and non-parametric statistics, data analysis techniques, computer analysis tools, basic modeling and simulation applications, and survey test and evaluation methods to include Students-t-test, Exact Binomial Test, Exponential and Poisson distributions, F-tests, chi-square tests, power analysis and sample size estimation.
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Develop both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies appropriate for use in operational testing and evaluation of JT&E projects and activities that ensure all test data collected is of sufficient quantity, quality, and relevancy to meet test objectives.
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Decompose warfighter problems into test issues, measures, data requirements, test factors, test scope, and test constraints and limitations to determine project test strategies.
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Conduct and develop data management and analysis planning, test issue resolution, post-test data analysis, and report preparation and production.
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Analyze operational test activities, model, and venues to support operational realistic environments and data requirements.
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Utilize advanced knowledge of mathematics and statistical and engineering methods in determining solutions to complex problems including multivariate and logistic regression analysis, hypothesis testing, design of experiments, parametric and nonparametric procedures, and distributional analysis.
Required Experience:
- Active DOD TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
- Bachelors degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics; Advanced degree highly preferred
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in operational T&E to include experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis methodologies and data analysis techniques
- Prior experience with JT&E high desired
- Working knowledge of problem decomposition, concept development, test design, and data analysis methods as well as translating testing requirements, making recommendations for appropriate test venues, developing dendritic decomposition and determination of operational measures of effectiveness, providing technical risk assessments, identifying test limitations, and developing risk mitigation strategies for planning tests and evaluations