Ops Research Analyst (Cap Reqs)

The Operations Research Analyst conducts analysis to support Capability Development within NATO's ACT, focusing on capability requirements across the DOTMLPFI spectrum. The role involves applying operations research methods including war gaming, modelling and simulation, and decision analysis to develop and justify capability requirements and alternative options.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Operations Research and Analysis in support of Capability Development within ACT to support the development of NATO requirements across doctrine, organization, training, material, leadership, personnel, facilities and interoperability (DOTMLPFI) using appropriate Operations Research and Analysis methods including war gaming, modelling and simulation, problem structuring, decision analysis, mathematical, statistical, social-sciences and other scientific methods.
• Conduct Operations Research and Analysis as part of a Requirements Management Team to ensure robust derivation of requirements and identification of alternative options for potential concepts of operation and courses of action, including feasibility, validity and usefulness.
• Undertake research and studies, conduct technology reviews, and interact with NATO and national science and technology entities and industries to establish the impact of current and future technologies on requirements derivation.
• Analyze the impact of capability requirements on adjacent current and future capabilities to establish interoperability requirements baseline.
• Support structuring and definition of problem space and develop conceptual approaches to establish operational context and formulate concepts of operation.
• Apply Modelling and Simulation and conduct wargames and other experiments to analyze dynamic interactions of requirements with other capabilities.
• Work with Section Head or Senior ORA to determine analysis requirements, scope study problems, develop project plans and support planning and execution of projects.
• Act as Point of Contact for collaborative projects internally and externally to ACT and for establishing Modelling and Simulation arrangements and contracts with national and industrial entities.
• Provide analytical support throughout ACT as required within branch competences and capacity.
• May be required to direct and supervise the work priorities of an ad hoc or permanent team within the functional area.

Requirements

• University Degree in operations research, military operations research, mathematics, statistics or related numerate discipline, computer science or related discipline and 2 years function related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.
• 3 years’ experience (depending on educational background/degrees) in the application of Operations Research, Operational Analysis, Systems Analysis or related techniques in a military environment.
• Practical experience of managing projects concerned with the conduct of studies that address the impact of military capability change.
• Expertise in applying analytical methods to defence domain issues. Methods may include: war gaming, computer modelling and simulation, mathematical modelling, optimization techniques, process mapping, and soft systems methods or social science techniques.
• Practical experience in leading and developing teams of specialist personnel within a research environment.
• Experience of working with senior staff to determine their Operational Analysis requirements, scoping their problems for study, developing analysis plans, and delivering high quality outputs that influence senior decision makers.
• Understanding of analysis conducted in national and international organisations, such as defence research laboratories, academic institutions and defence ministries.
• Experienced in interpreting information on future trends in order to measure their effect on military capability and technology.
• Recent technical project experience in a government, international or industrial organization with responsibilities related to Operations Research.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with good briefing skills.
• English - SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)
• Domain expertise related to the Section's responsibilities, in this instance Capability Requirements (desirable).
• Experience in the management and conduct of Research and Technology programmes (desirable).
• Experience in instructing or teaching analytical methods (desirable).
• Experience in leading and facilitating workshops (desirable).
• Qualification in Project Management (desirable).
• Experience of working within a Military or National Headquarters (desirable).
• Experience of working in a joint military environment (desirable).
• Experience of working in a multinational environment (desirable).
• Must be in good health and be prepared to travel within and outside the United States in support of the listed duties.
• The successful applicant will be required to apply for and receive a NATO SECRET Security Clearance prior to final confirmation of contract and commencement of employment.

Skills

• Operations Research
• Operational Analysis
• Systems Analysis
• War Gaming
• Computer Modelling
• Simulation
• Mathematical Modeling
• Optimization Techniques
• Process Mapping
• Soft Systems Methods
• Social Science Techniques
• Project Management
• Research Programme Management
• Team Leadership
• Analytical Methods Instruction
• Workshop Facilitation
• Military Capability Analysis
• Decision Analysis
• Technical Briefing
• Capability Requirements Analysis
• Security clearance compliance

Languages

English