What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Operations Research Analyst position at Ardent Services?
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Ardent is seeking a Senior Operation Research Specialist to join our team.
This is a hybrid position located in the Washington DC area.
Position Description :
Ardent is seeking a highly skilled Senior Operations Research Specialist to join our team. This position requires advanced skills in operations research, systems analysis, and strategic planning to support the agency's mission of enhancing readiness, response, and operational effectiveness. The successful candidate will provide critical insights by applying quantitative and qualitative analysis to complex problems, optimizing operational strategies, and contributing to the development of policies and procedures aimed at improving national security readiness.
The Senior Operations Research Analyst will lead efforts in developing models, simulations, and optimization techniques, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
Responsibilities and Duties :
- Operations Research & Systems Analysis :
Conduct in-depth operations research, system modeling, and quantitative analysis to identify opportunities for improving DHS operations, capabilities, and decision-making processes.
Lead the analysis of readiness gaps and contribute to the development of strategies and initiatives designed to enhance the nation's readiness and response capabilities.
Lead teams of junior analysts, providing mentoring, guidance, and training in operations research methods, data interpretation, and problem-solving techniques.
Provide senior leadership with actionable, evidence-based recommendations to improve operational efficiency, readiness, and response capabilities.
Continuously monitor and assess the performance of existing processes, systems, and models, recommending refinements or improvements based on evolving needs and emerging data.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including other government agencies, private sector partners, and subject matter experts, to ensure that analysis aligns with broader national security goals and priorities.
Stay current with emerging trends in operations research, systems engineering, and analytical methodologies, and incorporate relevant advancements into the DHS operational planning framework.
Requirements :
Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field is highly preferred.)
Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process.
Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
