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Operations Research Analysts

Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions.

Salary Breakdown

Operations Research Analysts

Average

$78,330

ANNUAL

$37.66

HOURLY

Entry Level

$48,090

ANNUAL

$23.12

HOURLY

Mid Level

$77,160

ANNUAL

$37.09

HOURLY

Expert Level

$122,890

ANNUAL

$59.08

HOURLY


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Job Opportunities

Operations Research Analysts

  • Senior Systems Engineer, Operations Research Analyst
    RTX Corporation    Tucson, AZ 85702
     Posted about 13 hours    

    **Date Posted:**

    2025-05-19

    **Country:**

    United States of America

    **Location:**

    AZ805: RMS AP Bldg 805 1151 East Hermans Road Building 805, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

    **Position Role Type:**

    Onsite

    **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:**

    Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​

    U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

    **Security Clearance:**

    DoD Clearance: Secret

    At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

    The Integrated Solutions Modeling & Architecture (ISMA) directorate develops, evaluates, and implements architecture solutions for our customers’ largest, most complex challenges across all operational domains. In the Operations and Mission Analysis Department you’ll be part of a special team that analyzes the world’s most challenging threats and helps define new capabilities to counter them, pushing the boundaries of innovation, and leading the industry in operational modeling and simulation using our purpose-built software. As a team member in the Operations Research section, you will join a high-performing team of fellow engineers working to support the customer across the operational domains.

    Raytheon’s Operation Research department is currently seeking a **Operations Research Analyst, Senior Systems Engineer** . This is an onsite role in **Tucson, AZ.**

    **What You Will Do**

    + Develop, analyze, and assess system operations and results specific to the customer’s operational problem sets in the operational domains of maritime, land, air, and space.

    + Use software tools and methods, campaign analysis, and system level visualization to describe results and recommendations to the customer.

    + Develop and visualize solutions to worldwide challenges which benefit our warfighters.

    + Develop and integrate computer models and simulations which effectively capture systems of systems effects in varied and complex threat environments. You will use the model to generate virtual and/or analytical solutions, identify technology gaps, and demonstrate operational benefits of new concepts in complex scenarios.

    + Develop requirements, and test system performance.

    + Provide support to simulation, modeling and analysis activities throughout the product lifecycle.

    _After some initial experience, you can expect to also use your skills to augment and support:_

    + Contribute to system modeling and data analysis activities for the purpose of supporting new business, missile system design and performance.

    + Collaborate in a team environment, receive input from the program, external customers, or team experts, and work on complex projects, as you determine, develop, and implement analytic approaches that will generate the supporting data to inform programmatic decisions.

    + Participate in the development and implementation of model-based solutions to support mission trade studies using mission and engagement level simulations to ensure they meet defined requirements and performance.

    **Qualifications You Must Have**

    + Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

    + Modeling & simulation experience with government engagement models: AFSIM, Brawler, Radguns, and/or ESAMS

    + Object-oriented design using C/C++ Scripting experience with Shell, Perl and/or Python

    + Ability to obtain **Interim** Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

    **Qualifications We Prefer**

    + Advanced Degree in Operations Research, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, or Mathematics preferred. (Advanced degree can count as additional experience)

    + Experience with statistical and data analysis and commercial data analysis software packages.

    + Experience using Unix or Linux computing environments

    + Experience in Software requirements development and Software design, integration, and test.

    + Experience communicating and interacting with government counterparts

    + Experience with STL and Boost Libraries

    + Experience in Military CONOPs

    **What We Offer**

    + Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

    + Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance avail for this position

    **Learn More & Apply Now!**

    Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

    + **Onsite:** Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

    Location:

    Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

    The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

    RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

    Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

    Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

    This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

    RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

    _RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act._

    **Privacy Policy and Terms:**

    Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms

    Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Operations Research Analyst / Data Scientist (Remote)
    GovCIO    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 11 days    

    **Overview**

    GovCIO is currently hiring for an Operations Research Analyst / Data Scientist to support database development, data configuration, data analytics, and reporting activities at Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This role will be responsible for working within an interconnected reporting and analytics team to pull, configure, and analyze data to create real-time metrics, tasking responses, and overall information to support the ICE mission. This will be a fully remote position.

    **Responsibilities**

    + Provide effective data management to enable complex analytics from a myriad of systems and software including Oracle, Databricks, AWS, and ServiceNow

    + Ability to align data with data analytic tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and Qlik Dashboards.

    + Facilitate the needs, issues, and challenges faced by the clients; perform gap analysis and recommend solutions and can be enabled within the data systems.

    + Provide trade-off analyses on technical solutions to determine the best tools and methodologies to solve complex data requests.

    + Create project deliverables, including artifacts to ensure adherence to team compliance and quality standards.

    + Use source data to assess the effectiveness of projects and business processes.

    + Work with all team members to analyze changes in requirements and recommend the most expedient solutions in a timely manner.

    + Enable end-user visibility of data and metrics via dashboard creation and metric dissemination

    + Leverage advanced analytic skills to translate complicated issues from multiple information sources into a clear picture for mission leadership.

    **Qualifications**

    **Required Skills and Experience:**

    + Bachelor’s Degree

    + 5+ years of work experience (2 years of experience may be removed for a masters degree)

    + 2+ years of experience in data exploration, data cleaning, visualization, and overall data analytics

    + 2+ years of experience in data visualization tools such as Qlik or PowerBI

    **Preferred Skills and Experience:**

    + Experience in distributed data and computing tools including Databricks

    + Experience with data modeling, mapping data flows and data design.

    + Excellent data analytic and communication skills.

    + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

    + Ability to work independently in an extremely fast-paced environment.

    + Be flexible to change direction on a moment’s notice while also tracking/executing tasks in progress.

    + Ability to think “outside of the box” while communicating or dealing with a variety of situations.

    **Clearance Required:**

    + Ability to attain and maintain DHS clearance (US citizenship required)

    **Company Overview**

    GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

    But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

    **We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

    Posted Pay Range

    The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

    **Posted Salary Range**

    USD $90,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

    Submit a referral to this job (https://careers-govcio.icims.com/jobs/5856/operations-research-analyst---data-scientist-%28remote%29/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834385473)

    **Location** _US-Remote_

    **ID** _2025-5856_

    **Category** _Information Technology_

    **Position Type** _Full-Time_


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Asst, R&D Technical Document
    Arizona Nutritional Supplements    Chandler, AZ 85226
     Posted about 2 months    

    Description

    About the Company:

    ANS provides industry-leading nutritional solutions to promote health and wellbeing, enabled by a world class team dedicated to service, excellence, quality, and innovation. As an organization we take pride in achieving our objective of “More than Supplements... Solutions”...Safely. We want to be a “solution” through an engaged, accountable and CARING culture.

    If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a company that offers exceptional benefits packages, then you have come to the right place!

    · Most Competitive Pay in the Industry

    · 401K Program

    · Paid holidays

    · Paid Time Off

    · Medical/Dental benefits

    · Employee and Family Events

    · Annual Awards Program

    · Best Employee Referral Program

    The Opportunity…

    · Strong track record of internal promotions

    · Comprehensive Training program to encourage promotions

    · Detailed Progression model to outline promotional opportunities

    · Cross-functional opportunities to multiple different areas in the company

    Supports R&D Managers with day to day tasks as needed.

    · Follow all company policies and procedures.

    · Follow and ensure compliance to quality system and cGMP programs.

    · Research of raw materials, allergens, country of origin, sub-ingredient list, vegetarian status, etc.

    · Ensure that required Technical Specifications are completed and submitted to the appropriate Salesperson or customer.

    · Complete, populate and maintain the Raw Material Specifications, document repository, etc.

    · Complete, populate and maintain the Finished Good Specification Sheets (FGSS), document repository, etc.

    · Reference and utilize internal and external databases and references to answer customer inquiries.

    · Populate and maintain databases as assigned.

    · Assists other groups within R&D as directed.

    Qualifications:

    · Non-supervisory role.

    · Must have applicable Associate’s degree or minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

    · No certifications or licenses required.

    · Must have moderate math skills.

    · Moderate reading skills required.

    · Must have basic computer skills in MS Office.

    · Must have moderate language skills.

    · Must have moderate writing skills.

    · Must be willing to learn new tasks and procedures.

    · Ability to efficiently and effectively perform all essential position duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation without posing a direct safety threat to others or self.

    · Maintains a regular and dependable work attendance record with few instances of unplanned and/or unexpected absence

    Additional Information
    Type of Employee
    Direct Hire
    Department
    R&D
    Shift
    1st


    Seniority Level

    Some work experience (up to 5 years, non-manager)

    Industry

    Manufacturing

    Employment Type

    Full Time


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