Mid-Level Operations Research Analyst / Secret

Peraton is seeking a data-driven, highly skilled, and innovative person for an Operations Research Analyst role in the Joint Distribution Process Analysis Center (JDPAC) at United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM).

Location: Scott AFB, IL

As part of the Operations Support Division, you will work with a dynamic team of active military, federal government employees, and other contractors to provide crucial analytical support that informs current and near-term global transportation operations for the United States Department of War.

Key Responsibilities:

Apply data-driven analysis to USTRANSCOM operations to produce results and recommendations that advance the mission and help USTRANSCOM maximize its performance.
• Transform Joint Distribution and Deployment Enterprise (JDDE) execution, planning, and model data into compelling dashboards, visualizations, and reports.
• Evaluate information sources and curate the optimal blend that provides accurate, relevant, and timely insights for each use case.
• Construct, maintain, and improve data ETL processes in enterprise data environments using a combination of SQL, Python, PySpark, and low-code/no-code tools.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with our USTRANSCOM customers.
• Work proactively to gather analytical requirements and stay aligned with USTRANSCOM needs.
• Collaborate with teammates to facilitate recurring meetings, complex studies, force flow conferences, command exercises, real-world events, and responses to short-term requests for information.
• Communicate processes, results, and recommendations in an understandable manner with audiences of varying competencies.
• Consistently increase knowledge of JDDE operations to improve analyses.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant technological trends.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 3+ years relevant experience, or a PhD. The degree should be in one of the following fields: Data Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in developing high-quality visualizations and reports using Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, Palantir Foundry, or similar tools.
• Experience in building enterprise-level data ETL processes with large datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to work with imperfect data from numerous sources, solve problems, and deliver valid results.
• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking, strong organizational skills, and effective task prioritization.
• Proactive, self-starter approach to seeking out tasks.
• Perpetual curiosity and motivation for continuous learning.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to persist in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Mission-focused and customer-centric mindset.
• Must be a great team player.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in building data transformations and visualizations in Palantir Foundry.
• Proficiency in using SQL, Python, and PySpark for data ETL processes.
• Familiarity with transportation modeling tools and USTRANSCOM information systems.
• Familiarity with Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE) and Defense Transportation System (DTS) operations.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.