Operations Research / Systems Analyst (ORSA)

Job Description

COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, Lockheed Martin is taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID variants pose in the workplace and ensuring we meet our commitments to national security.
To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to request vaccination status for all Lockheed Martin employees including new hires. All current and newly hired employees who are unvaccinated will be required to adhere to onsite safety protocols.
Description:Lockheed Martin is seeking an Operations Research and Systems Analyst (ORSA) to work in a dynamic and challenging environment. We are seeking candidates who can use rational, systematic, science-based techniques, advanced analytical methods, and critical thinking to inform and improve decision-making for complex processes or systems. In addition, candidates are required to have a working knowledge of ORSA concepts, analytic techniques, and methodologies such as mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, mathematical optimization, simulation, stochastic-process models, expert systems, decision analysis, and cyber experience. Responsibilities include:
Conduct problem identification and requirements analysis
Develop risk reduction strategies / mitigation plans
Fully document existing processes, project improvements, and analytical results
Develop and document advanced analytical methods (i.e. data mining, statistical analysis, and mathematical models) to improve analytic tradecraft
Apply decision analysis methods to evaluate current and future programs
Conduct analysis, organize data, and provide overall ORSA support to line of business programs
Develop threat, risk and mitigation models
Develop framework for and perform prioritization of tools, data, and processes
Research and document process workflows and data flows
Develop predictive analysis methods
Simulate the flow of data or events through analytic process workflows to identify process or resource constraints
Participate in team building research efforts and sharing of analytical techniques and research methodologies.
Basic Qualifications:
Secret clearance will be required for this position and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Experience in computer-based analytical tools and office applications (especially MS Office suite).
Proficient in at least one computer programming language.
Knowledge and experience in preparing and delivering oral and written presentations.
Desired Skills:
Advanced degree from an accredited college in Operations Research, Operations Analysis, or equivalent work experience.
Degree must be from an accredited college in Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering or Management Science.
Knowledge of military operations, tactics, and organizations; operational or analytical experience.
Detailed knowledge of Mathematics, Statistics, Design of Experiments, Physics, or Engineering.
Modeling and simulation experience, especially AFSIM.
Experience/knowledge of major combat simulations and models.
Knowledge/experience in computer programming, such as designing/building applications, modules and/or graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using languages such as C++, Fortran, Visual Basic, MATLAB, etc.; the Linux operating system.