OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Operations Research Analyst (ORA)

MIKEL invests in people and technology – empowering the creative process, building responsive relationships, and propelling innovative solutions from conception to completion for the U.S. Navy. MIKEL is a small woman owned business that has been providing Undersea Warfare Solutions to the Department of Defense since the company's inception in 1999.

Be a part of our dynamic team whose solutions and services enable the Navy to solve their toughest problems and meet their mission requirements. We have undersea operations experience, combined with engineering and specific subject matter expertise, that provides an in-depth understanding of the problem and a novel, innovative and cost-effective solution. MIKEL is committed to providing an environment that challenges its employees to use and advance their skills and knowledge to provide solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Nature of Role: As an Operations Research Analysts (ORA) you will support four major departments of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport WA. You will provide engineering support services for work occurring in the Test and Evaluation Department; the Undersea Weapons Department; the Undersea Systems & Sustainment Engineering Department, and the Unmanned and Theater Undersea Warfare Systems Department. This work includes Test, Training, and Evaluation (TT&E) of Undersea Warfare (USW) systems and operational readiness assessment support; repair services for mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronics systems, assemblies, and components; engineering, production, and test services for assemblies, technical data, and components of varying complexity and life-cycle support of combat and weapon systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

This position will involve developing and applying mathematical modeling, data analysis, and optimization methodologies to support management decision-making, policy development, and the design of efficient operational, logistical, and decision-support solutions across multiple departments within Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport.

Operations research analysts help determine better ways to coordinate and manage large organizations that require the effective use of money, materials, equipment, and people. This is accomplished by applying analytical methods from mathematics, science, and engineering. Operations research analysts may be concerned with diverse issues such as top-level strategy, planning, forecasting, resource allocation, performance measurement, scheduling, the design of production facilities and systems, supply chain management, pricing, transportation and distribution, and the analysis of large databases.

Analysts gather information, then select the most appropriate analytical technique. Analysts can use any of several techniques, including simulation, linear and nonlinear programming, dynamic programming, queuing and other stochastic-process models, and the analytic hierarchy process. Most techniques involve the construction of mathematical models that attempt to describe the system being studied. The use of models enables the analyst to assign values to the different components and clarify the relationships among them. The values can be altered to examine what may happen to the system under different circumstances.

Test & Evaluation (T&E) Department: This Department plans, organizes, directs and controls NUWC Division Keyport's capabilities in Undersea Warfare T&E, performance assessment, and assurance capabilities for acquisition and Fleet customers.

Undersea Weapons Department: This Department plans, organizes, directs and controls NUWC Division Keyport's efforts in support of this Center's fielding and sustainment role for Weapon Systems. Provides In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA), maintenance, and repair support for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)and Undersea Warfare (USW) systems for U.S. Fleet and Foreign Military customers. Systems include in-service and developmental Heavyweight and Lightweight torpedoes, various Mine Systems, and other ASW/USW systems as assigned.

Undersea Systems & Sustainment Engineering Department: This Department plans, organizes, directs and controls NUWC Division Keyport's efforts to ensure Fleet Operational Readiness through Life-Cycle Support of Combat and Weapons systems. Provides ISEA and other Technical Authority functions as assigned including design, production, test, fielding, sustainment, and improvement modifications.

Unmanned and Theater Undersea Warfare Systems Department: This Department plans, organizes, directs and controls NUWC Division Keyport's efforts to accelerate the Navy's ubiquitous use of Unmanned Systems with a comprehensive suite of capabilities that sustain operational readiness and promote rapid integration of military utility into the fleet. Provides systems and project engineering leadership for assigned Integrated Warfare Systems technical programs. Provides ISEA and other Technical Authority (TA) functions as assigned including design, production, test, fielding, sustainment, and improvement modifications.

Requirements:

• Ability to Obtain/maintain SECRET Clearance.
• Bachelor's level degree in an Engineering discipline, Physics or Mathematics.
• Senior Level - 7 years professional experience.
• Journeyman Level- 3 years professional experience.

Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have a mastery of Microsoft Power BI and Power Apps to develop dashboards and business applications that support project scheduling, performance tracking, metrics analysis, and financial management/reporting.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate complex technical concepts and requirements effectively across diverse stakeholders, translating operational and analytical needs into the design and development of dashboards, applications, and data visualizations in situations where end-state displays are not yet fully defined.
• U.S. Navy submarine/underwater warfare system experience a plus.

Work Location: Keyport, Washington State

MIKEL offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401k Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Tuition Reimbursement.

Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance or higher is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

MIKEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.