Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world.
At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.
Dexis is seeking an Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA) for a contract to support the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS) of the General Staff -8 (G8) in support of the Director of Material. The purpose of this effort is to provide the DCS G-8, Force Development Directorates with dedicated analytic subject matter expertise and programmatic support in force development processes, analysis, integration, information and tactical data systems, force modernization, and the equipment fielding process needed to support the Army's mission.
The ORSA will support the Warfighting Analysis Division. They will lead appropriate data collection efforts, manage and maintain appropriate databases, conduct analytical studies using mathematical, statistical, and other operations research to identify and define problems, develop and investigate alternative courses of action, and present concrete findings and recommendations. The ORSA will build, evaluate and model modernization, resourcing, equipment distribution, and readiness using optimization of software such as SAS and visual output with Qlik and/or Tableau.
This position is based in the NCR at a client location. The position is subject to client approval and contract award.
Responsibilities- Lead data collection efforts; clean, manage and maintain data in accessible databases.
- Conduct analysis using mathematical, statistical, and other operations research to identify and define problems, innovatively. Develop and investigate alternative courses of action, as needed.
- Forecast and measure to effect analysis (e.g. ANOVA, Multiple Regression), cost analysis, flow modeling, forecast modeling, linear programming, simulations and queuing theory, and business reengineering/IDEF modeling.
- Construct models as symbolic representations of a process, system, and/or operation.
- Manipulate models via mathematical, statistical, computer, or other techniques.
- Present concrete findings and recommendations.
- Build, evaluate and model modernization, resourcing, equipment distribution, and readiness using appropriate software including SAS, Qlik, and/or Tableau.
- Bachelor's degree in operations research, applied mathematics, statistics, engineering (Systems or Industrial), or computer science.
- Minimum of four (4) years ORSA experience at most senior levels of the military such as the HQDA, MACOMS, or Army Service Component Commands.
- Analytic proficiency in programming and data analysis.
- Proficiency with R and/or SAS.
- Experience applying analytic techniques such as statistical analysis, forecasting and measurement to effect analyses (e.g. ANOVA, Multiple Regression), cost analysis, flow modeling, forecast modeling, linear programming, simulations and queuing theory, and business reengineering/IDEF modeling.
- Demonstrated experience in using the tools of operations research, specifically the application of systems analysis, simulation and optimization, probability and statistics, data and mathematical analysis during a project.
- Possess the ability to collect and organize information from a variety of sources, such as computer databases, sales histories, and customer feedback.
- Active Secret Clearance.
- Successful completion of the below schools, courses, and/or degrees is highly desirable:
- Army War College.
- Army Command and Staff College/ILE.
- ORSA MAC.
- Acquisition Training.
- Master’s Degrees in Analysis, Systems or Industrial Engineering, Math, Statistics or other related disciplines.
- Former military service, preference service with the Army.
- Experience presenting analytical findings and recommendations to senior leadership and decision makers.
Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?
If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!
Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.
As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.
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What We Do
Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world.
We advance the mission of leading global engagement agencies, including USAID, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. We specialize in stabilization and conflict mitigation, security sector assistance, rule of law, anti-corruption, and inclusive economic growth.
Our staff of over 500 full-time employees maintain an active presence across 80 countries. Our ISO 9001-certified quality management system (QMS) makes us a reliable partner with our clients.
Established in 2001, Dexis has grown at double-digit rates for over a decade and is now a solidly middle-market company, a feat demonstrated by 2.5% of small government services firms. Dexis’ agile, digital-forward workforce and robust business platforms ensure adaptive management is built into everything we do.
As a minority-owned company, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as the foundation of our corporate culture. Women make up seventy percent of staff and half of our executive leadership team. Forty percent of our staff and leadership team are from minority or historically under-represented communities.
We are an active member of the communities where we work and provide matching donations to employee-driven social causes. Our employees have top ranked Dexis in Glassdoor as a company with the best growth prospects among its peers.
