Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Diné Development Corporation is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies that delivers IT, professional, and environmental solutions. They are seeking a Principal Operations Research Analyst (SME) to lead enterprise-level operations research strategy and mentor a team of analysts in supporting major wargaming efforts in a Live–Virtual–Constructive environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the chief operations research analyst for designated wargames and LVC events, ensuring analytical rigor from problem framing through final reporting
- Lead enterprise OR strategy efforts, translating sponsor objectives and PWS requirements into structured analytical questions, models, and study plans
- Design and oversee experimental methodologies for wargames, exercises, and simulations, including treatment/control design, measures of performance/effectiveness, and data collection plans
- Develop, implement, and validate quantitative and qualitative models to assess concepts of operations, force design options, and operational risk
- Direct the analysis of wargame and exercise data; synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior decision-makers
- Prepare and deliver briefings, white papers, and technical reports to senior military and civilian leaders
- Mentor and coach a team of OR analysts and data scientists; provide technical quality control and professional development guidance
- Collaborate with operations, intelligence, and technical SMEs to ensure models, assumptions, and scenarios reflect current doctrine, capabilities, and threat environments
- Coordinate closely with government leads to align analytical efforts with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), schedule, and deliverable requirements
- Support proposal, capture, and growth activities by contributing OR subject matter expertise and wargaming best practices
- Perform other duties as assigned to support mission requirements
Skills
- Active Secret clearance; eligibility for Top Secret preferred. (U.S. citizenship required due to government contract requirements.)
- 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in operations research, data science, or a closely related analytical discipline, including significant experience supporting DoD or other U.S. government customers
- PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field; or a Master's degree in one of these fields with 15+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience leading complex OR studies or campaigns involving wargames, exercises, or simulations (e.g., LVC environments)
- Proven expertise in experimental design, statistical analysis, and model development for operational or strategic-level problems
- Experience advising senior leaders and stakeholders, including developing and presenting concise, decision-focused findings and recommendations
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of analysts, manage multiple concurrent efforts, and ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables
- INFORMS Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project/program management certification
- Experience with Department of Defense wargaming constructs, campaign-level analysis, or major exercise series
- Familiarity with LVC simulation environments, wargame design tools, and related analytical software
- Experience aligning analytical work to government Performance Work Statements (PWS) and reporting requirements
- Prior experience supporting Air Force, joint, or combatant command–level analysis is highly desirable
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