Operations Research Analyst Entry Level

​Requisition Number: 19694 

Required Travel: 0 – 10% 

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $50,541.00 – $68,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain 

Level of Experience: College 

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution – by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

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Job Description

As the Operations Research Analyst 1, you will learn from and assist the AFRL/RVES Artificial Intelligence lead in creating and conducting studies and analyses relevant to space operations and analytics. Additionally, support overall engineering team in the development of tactics, techniques, and procedures to advance the creation of tools supporting Space Domain Awareness and Space Combat Power. Your daily activity involves gathering data to run experimental simulations and researching digital tools to enhance simulation frameworks. You will receive on the job training on light-weight development and translating trusted government agents needs to a definable problem set for software engineers. This job will be located at Kirtland AFB in a SCIF.

This is NOT a remote position.

Essential Job Responsibilities

The focus of this work is assessing problems and solutions in artificial intelligence for space. Job functions include following:

• Identify and assess algorithms in software.
• Coordinate with user community representatives throughout all phases of development concerning requirements definition, clarification, prioritization, and alternatives;
• Analyze, compare, and evaluate the relative merits of program designs and alternatives;
• Assess the impact of programmatic and technical options on stated user requirements and doctrine; and
• Prepare reports and brief summarizing support requirements, deficiencies, and investments for various programs and systems.
• Support development of data mining tools and retrieve data from data repositories that are relevant to space domain awareness. Use AI/ML techniques to perform analyses on the data and assess the situation.
• Support team in framing problems and perform analysis in advanced simulation environments such as AFSIM.
• Learn daily workflow in GitLab for team of engineers.
• Collaborate with different organizations and teams associated with project.
• Performed data analysis and built dashboards, using Excel, Tableau, and Qlik, of information affecting displaying the capabilities of DOD simulation frameworks versus commercial products.

Minimum Qualifications

• Entry level Knowledge of U.S. Space Force and the Air Force Research Laboratories
• 0 years’ experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.
• Experience using statistical analysis tools that enable identification of key parameters, and key values of key parameters (e.g., R, Dakota, Galaxy).
• Skilled in conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.

Preferred Requirements

• Basic understanding of scripting languages such as Python.
• Strong skills in problem solving.
• Strong skills in mathematical calculations
• Knowledge of Jira or Gitlab

HII is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

 

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

 

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

 

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.