The Operations Analyst I provides analytical support to help improve planning, coordination, and decision-making for large organizations. This position applies mathematical, scientific, and engineering-based analytical techniques to evaluate systems, processes, performance, and resource utilization. The role supports senior analysts through data gathering, modeling, and analytical assessments to assist Government stakeholders.

General Duties:
• Apply operations research methods to analyze organizational and system-level challenges.
• Support studies involving planning, forecasting, scheduling, resource allocation, and performance measurement.
• Analyze logistics, supply chain, transportation, distribution, pricing, and production systems.
• Gather data and build mathematical or computational models to simulate system behavior.
• Use analytical techniques such as simulation, linear/nonlinear programming, dynamic programming,
  stochastic models, queuing theory, and analytic hierarchy process.
• Evaluate different variables and scenarios to compare operational outcomes.
• Interpret model results and assist in developing recommendations.
• Prepare written reports and support oral presentations of findings.

Required Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or another quantitative field.

Required Experience:
• 3 years of professional experience in operations research.

Skills & Competencies:
• Strong knowledge of mathematical modeling and analytical methods.
• Proficiency with tools such as Excel, MATLAB, Python, R, or similar analytics software.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and build quantitative models.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to support findings with clear, structured reasoning.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

Work Environment:
• Ability to collaborate with Government personnel, analysts, and program teams.
• Professionalism and attention to detail are essential.