Operations Research Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The successful candidate will contribute to project teams by building digital models, running simulations, analyzing complex data, and supporting clear communication of results.

Daytoday responsibilities include:

• Developing digital models of complex realworld systems using commercial and proprietary tools.
• Designing, building, and executing constructive simulations using best practices for design of experiments.
• Analyzing and synthesizing large data sets using diverse analytic frameworks and statistical methods.
• Preparing presentations, reports, and other deliverables to convey findings and recommendations.
• Balancing tasks across multiple projects and maintaining regular communication with task leads.

This position supports DoD programs in the National Capital Region and requires strong analytic, technical, and communication skills to inform decisionmaking across complex defense challenges. The main office is located at the SPA Main HQ building in Alexandria, VA.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science, or a closely related field
• At least three years of professional experience in operations research, modeling and simulation, or modelbased systems engineering.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and visualization using Excel, Python, R, Tableau, or other tools
• Proven ability to apply structured, rigorous analytic methodologies to complex problem-solving
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear technical presentations
• An active or recent DoD security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD organizations, acquisition programs, or capability development activities
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools commonly used in defense analysis (e.g., CAMEO, AFSIM, STK, AnyLogic) or mission-level modeling and simulation
• Knowledge of design of experiments, statistical modeling, or machine learning methods