Operations Research Analyst I

Required Clearance: Secret
Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience
Position Description
PingWind is seeking an Operations Research Analyst I who will provide technical, analytical, and lifecycle support to the Maritime Electronic Warfare Systems Division (MEWSD) for critical U.S. Navy Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Decoy, and Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) systems. This role supports cradle-to-grave activities, including engineering, technology transition, installation, logistics, product support, test and evaluation, sustainment, maintenance, and repair. The Operations Research Analyst I will integrate logistics, data science, reliability and maintainability engineering, and operations research to analyze and model complex systems, improve operational availability, and support data-driven decisions. This position directly contributes to optimizing warfighting capability, system readiness, reliability, and lifecycle performance while balancing mission requirements, performance, and cost.
Responsibilities
Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:
Apply mathematical, scientific, engineering, and analytical methods to evaluate complex operational and organizational challenges
Analyze the effective use and allocation of personnel, funding, materials, equipment, and other resources to improve operational performance
Support strategic planning, forecasting, resource allocation, performance measurement, and scheduling activities
Gather, validate, organize, and analyze information from large and complex datasets to support data-driven decision-making
Select and apply appropriate analytical techniques, including simulation, linear and nonlinear programming, dynamic programming, queuing models, stochastic-process models, and analytic hierarchy processes
Develop mathematical and analytical models that represent complex systems, processes, operational environments, and resource relationships
Conduct modeling, simulation, and what-if analyses to evaluate how changes in resources, requirements, constraints, or operating conditions may affect system performance
Analyze supply chain, transportation, distribution, logistics, and operational processes to identify efficiencies, constraints, risks, and performance improvements
Develop and evaluate alternative courses of action to support planning, optimization, and resource management decisions
Establish and assess performance measures and analytical metrics to evaluate system effectiveness and operational outcomes
Interpret analytical results and translate complex findings into clear recommendations, reports, visualizations, and decision-support products for technical and program leadership
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of experience
About Pingwind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com
Our benefits include:
Eleven Federal Holidays
Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
Parental Leave
Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
Dental and Vision Insurance
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
Continuing education assistance
Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
529 College Savings Plan
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Salary Range
The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, certifications, experience, as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data, or other applicable laws.
Veterans are encouraged to apply
PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.
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Work arrangement
Yes