Lead Operations Research Analyst

Company Overview
Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea's files (product, projects, programs etc.) leverage to achieve their targets. 

Capability Unit

Metrea Management is our global shared service providing support for the Capability Units (CU) in areas such as People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Information Technology.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Operations Research Analyst to build and lead a team of analysts. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in operational analysis, improving campaign modeling, and driving strategic decision-making through advanced analytical methods.

Role and Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of Operations Research Analysts. Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Strategic Analysis: Develop and implement advanced analytical models to solve complex operational problems across domains.
• Long-Term Strategy Development: Identify and develop long-term strategies to enhance operational efficiency and support the company’s growth objectives.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize statistical analysis, simulations, and optimization techniques to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Project Management: Oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with company goals.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and finance, to identify and address operational challenges.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance analytical capabilities and methodologies continuously.

Skills and Experience

• Education: A master’s degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. Equivalent experience in operations research or a related field may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in operations research, campaign analysis, or wargaming with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Familiarity with Multiple Models: Significant previous experience using GOTS or COTS models, including but not limited to: AFSIM, STORM, ESAMS, EADSIM, Command PE.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, SAS), optimization tools (e.g., CPLEX, Gurobi, OptDef, OptQuest), and programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB).
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and apply complex models to real-world scenarios.
• Wargaming: Experience designing, running, and adjudicating wargames focused on generating insights into future CONOPs, force structures, and novel challenges preferred.
• Campaign Analysis: Familiarity designing, developing, and performing campaign analysis across various theatres, domains, and force mixes.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership Skills: Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.

Our Culture

Metrea’s single core value “rooted in humility” is supported by four key attributes; entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning & over-deliver which combined; form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. These attributes are explored during the hiring process, when we grow our teams and to continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, and how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.

Benefits

Health and welfare

Retirement plan eligibility

Work Authorization / Security Clearance
Ability to maintain an active US Security Clearance

AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Special Management LLC (MAM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.

Travel

Up to 20%

Work Location

Washington D.C./Hybrid

Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting

Physical Demands

This position involves daily physical activity such as walking, lifting, reaching overhead

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform the responsibilities outlined in this job description to a satisfactory standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with additional needs to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The role, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.