CNA is hiring for an Operations Research Analyst to join their Resources and Force Readiness Division (RFR). Staff at this level will be leading smaller/less complex activities or will be serving as an important contributing team member on projects.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
1. Education: Minimum Master’s degree in operations research, systems engineering, industrial engineering, or in a field closely related to decision-making optimization, PhD preferred.
2. Experience: Typical minimum requirements Ph.D. & 0+ years or Master’s & 2+ years of experience in:
- Developing and parameterizing mathematical programs, such as linear, integer, quadratic and/or stochastic programs.
- Using optimization to inform analysis of tradeoffs and business cases to support resourcing decisions.
- Developing and coding simulation models using interpreted programming languages (R and Python) and commercial off-the-shelf software (Arena and ExtendSim).
- Interpreting results of simulation models to inform decision making and evaluate alternative courses of action.
- Experience in applying optimization and simulation techniques in the fields of personnel management and/or human resource management is highly desired.
3. Skills:
- Ability to make significant contributions to projects/analyses
- Strong analytic curiosity/ creativity
- Ability to operate independently in the execution of assignments
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of research techniques
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to interact positively and somewhat independently with clients.
4. Other: Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Security Clearance.
Required Documents
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter – Please upload a cover letter as part of your application that introduces yourself, summarizes your relevant skills and experiences, and describes why you would be a valuable asset to CNA’s RFR Division.
- Transcripts – Please upload your undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable).
- Writing Sample – Please upload a research paper or journal article that demonstrates your writing and research skills (draft copies are acceptable)
Optional documents
- Letters of recommendations – In a later stage of the hiring process, we will require 1-2 letters of recommendation. To have them considered as part of your application now, please upload them with your resume or CV.