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CATHEXIS

Senior Operations Research Analyst

virginia, MN

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CATHEXIS lists this Senior Operations Research Analyst opportunity in virginia, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence.

You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around leading with integrity, owning the outcome, growing together, and moving with purpose in everything we do for our employees, customers, partners, and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team; and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results.

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Operations Research Analyst to join our team! The Senior Operations Research Analyst will apply quantitative and analytical methods to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Strategic Readiness (DASW(SR)), Warfighter Development Division, Warfighter Education Section, developing data-driven metrics, decision support tools, and assessments for the Senior Service College (SSC) Task Force's review of the SSC Fellowship Program and broader SSC portfolio in support of the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (OUSW(P&R)).

This position will be onsite daily at the Pentagon, located in Arlington, VA.

We are proactively building a pipeline of qualified candidates for future anticipated opportunities. If your background aligns with our anticipated needs, a member of our Talent Acquisition team may reach out should a role become available or to proactively screen you for the role.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Formulating and applying quantitative modeling, statistical, and other analytical methods to develop and interpret data supporting Senior Service College (SSC) Task Force decision-making and policy formulation

Developing and applying weighted performance metrics and grading methodologies to assess SSC alignment with the National Defense Strategy (NDS), including support to the SSC Performance Metrics Development and SSC Rigor Assessment efforts

Conducting the SSC Degree-Granting Cost-Benefit Analysis, applying quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate the costs and benefits of continued degree-granting authority

Developing and applying a Senior Service College (SSC) Fellowship Program grading metric using weighted quantitative and qualitative factors to evaluate fellowship program offerings

Analyzing Fellowship Request for Program Information (RPI) data and site visit findings against Department selection criteria to support Government assessment and decision-making on Senior Service College Fellowship (SSCF) designations

Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data in support of the SSC Objectives Evaluation, Faculty Composition Analysis, Curriculum and Warfighting Readiness Assessment, and Governing Body Assessment

Developing a proposal for the parameters of a dashboard to track Individual Learning Records (ILR) and Career Education Records (CER) for military members, ensuring compatibility with Military Service personnel and manpower systems

Developing decision support tools, models, and analytic products to assist DASW(SR) and OUSW(P&R) leadership with program evaluation, review, and implementation decisions

Supporting the review and revision of Outcomes Based Military Education (OBME) Policy and Procedures and DoDI , providing quantitative analysis to inform policy recommendations

Preparing data-driven inputs for annual reports (including the NDAA 557 Report), Government Accountability Office (GAO) report responses, stakeholder reports, and leadership reports to OUSW(P&R), SECWAR, and Congress

Supporting Warfighter Education Coordination Council (WECC) and Military Education Coordination Council (MECC) engagements with analytic products, briefing materials, and summaries of findings

Requirements

Active Secret DoW Clearance

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent professional experience)Active Secret DoW Clearance

Minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in operations research, quantitative/statistical analysis, or data-driven program evaluation, to include experience supporting government or military leadership

Demonstrated ability to perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility or mission-critical program aspects

Ability to work responsibly and independently with minimal direct supervision, and other duties as assigned

Strong quantitative, analytical, and data visualization skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations for senior leadership

Proficiency with MS Office (including Excel), SharePoint, and standard data analysis tools

Must be a United States citizen to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance

Desired Skills

Master's degree preferred in a related quantitative field

Experience supporting OUSW(P&R), DASW(SR), the Joint Staff, or other senior DoW leadership

Experience developing dashboards or decision-support systems for personnel/manpower data

Familiarity with DoDI , Outcomes Based Military Education (OBME) requirements, and NDAA Title 10 education provisions

Experience with statistical/analytical software (e.g., Excel modeling, Tableau, Power BI, R, or similar)

Experience supporting the military, Veterans Administration, or prior military experience

Benefits

CATHEXIS offers competitive compensation packages to all eligible employees. Our goal is to provide a compensation package that reflects the value you bring to our team, is competitive with national average market rates, and promotes your financial security and personal well-being. The annual salary range for this role is $120,000 - $160,000. Please note that the salary information provided is a general guideline. CATHEXIS considers various factors in its final offer, including location, qualifications, experience, and skills.

Performance Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan (Traditional and ROTH)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off

11 Federal Holidays

Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Program

Community Outreach Initiatives

CATHEXIS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability EEO IS THE LAW. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Recruiting

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Worksite address

virginia, MN, 55792, US

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