Operations Research Analyst

Location: Onsite, split between the hirify.global facility in Dayton, Ohio, and Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Minimal travel and standard working hours.

Company

hirify.global provides engineering and advanced technology solutions for intelligence, national security, logistics, space defense, mission IT, and cybersecurity programs.

What you will do

• Apply operations research, mathematical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis methods to support project objectives and decision-making.
• Analyze logistics feasibility, including munitions and fuels posture and resupply problem sets.
• Develop, evaluate, improve, and validate analytical models, simulations, visualizations, and decision-support tools.
• Conduct campaign-level modeling and simulation to assess the impact of warfighting concepts and capabilities on campaign outcomes.
• Prepare technical papers, briefings, and summary reports presenting findings and recommendations to customers and project teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve analytical methods and contribute solutions to complex national security problems.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in operations research, mathematics, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Fundamental knowledge of scientific methods and analytical techniques applied to systems and software.
• Experience with at least one analytical or statistical language or tool, such as Python, R, MATLAB, SAS, VBA, Java, SimPy, Simio, Gurobi, or JMP.
• Basic experience developing or using analytical models with Python, R, or C++ through coursework, internships, or projects.
• Ability to interpret problems, recommend effective solutions, and quickly learn customer missions and systems.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance.

Nice to have

• MS degree in operations research, mathematics, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience applying scientific methods to systems analysis.
• Familiarity with DoD systems, weapon subsystem design, military operations, or military logistics.
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Experience designing analytical models with Python, R, and/or C++ and applying new analytical techniques.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment focused on innovation and national security impact.
• Potential benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability coverage, and paid time off.
• Professional training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule may be available.
• People-first culture centered on belonging, connection, growth, and Zero Harm.