Junior Operations Research Analyst

Schafer Corporation is a leading provider of technology services and solutions for customers with missions of national significance in aerospace, national security, and in the private sector.

**Responsibilities:** - Assist in the development of analytic studies and products including, but not limited to, gap analyses, operational requirements documentation, system performance metrics and assessments, trade-off studies, and cost-benefit analyses. - Facilitate large and diverse groups of stakeholders (e.g., law enforcement, intelligence, technical, policy, and federal/state/local authorities) to inform the development of analytic products. - Provide recommendations on, and technical assessments of, homeland security technologies and applications within the aviation, terrestrial, and maritime operational environments. - Present technical findings and recommendations to senior government management and non-technical audiences. - Attend Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, Working Groups (WG), technical interchange meetings, workshops, conferences, and in-process reviews as directed.

**Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience or Master’s degree and 3 years’ experience with a strong background in research and writing. - Experience providing analytical support to projects focused on enhancing the operational capabilities of stakeholders within the homeland security community and/or the CBRN community at the federal, state and local levels. - Superior interpersonal and oral/written communication skills. - Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and perform assigned tasks with minimal guidance. - High proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. - Active DoD SECRET security clearance and clearable to Top Secret; ability to obtain DHS Suitability. **Desired Qualifications:** General understanding of government acquisition, systems engineering processes, or strategic/operational planning. **Familiarity with a select combination of the following:** CONOPS design or analysis, measures of effectiveness/measures of performance, comparative analysis, trade-off studies, and training/exercises. Proficiency with MS Access