Senior Operations Research Analyst

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Lexington Park, MD, USA
In-Office
150K-170K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Cybersecurity • Defense
The Role
Support PMA-274 IPT activities for the Presidential Helicopter Program, coordinating budgeting, acquisition, scheduling, contracting, test & evaluation, and program documentation to ensure cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met.
Summary Generated by Built In

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking Senior Operations Research Analyst in Patuxent River, MD. This position is supporting the Presidential Helicopter Program Office (PMA-274). The incumbent provides guidance and oversight across Integrated Product Team (IPT) activities, supporting program execution in areas including budgeting, acquisition, scheduling, contracting, test and evaluation, and program management. This role supports the coordination of government and contractor efforts to ensure programs meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives, while contributing to acquisition and program documentation across the lifecycle.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $150k-$170k annually (depending on experience)
Work Location: Onsite.

Essential Functions:

  • Support IPT activities across budgeting, scheduling, acquisition, contracting, and test efforts
  • Track RFPs and contract awards, including development of technical evaluation inputs
  • Develop and coordinate program documentation, plans, and requirements
  • Manage Procurement Initiation Documentation (PID) and support program-level inputs
  • Track and coordinate funding documents, spend plans, and budget data calls
  • Interface with government, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure program alignment and execution
  • Other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

Required:

  • Experience supporting program management, acquisition, or IPT activities
  • Knowledge of:
    • Budgeting and financial tracking processes
    • Contracting and acquisition lifecycle
    • Program planning and scheduling
  • Experience developing or supporting:
    • Program documentation
    • Acquisition artifacts
    • Budget and planning materials
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and teams
  • Familiarity with mission systems and avionics

Desired:

  • Experience supporting NAVAIR programs (PMA-274 preferred)
  • Experience with:
    • Procurement Initiation Documentation (PID)
    • Program Planning, Programming, and Budgeting (PPBE) processes
    • Technical evaluation development for contract awards
  • Familiarity with:
    • Test and evaluation processes
    • Defense acquisition lifecycle and documentation
  • Experience working in IPT or multi-disciplinary program environments

Education/Years of Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in: Engineering, Operations Research, Business, or related discipline
  • Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Security Clearance:

 Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required. Must be eligible to obtain a YW clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.


Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Plan

Skills Required

  • Experience supporting program management, acquisition, or Integrated Product Team (IPT) activities
  • Knowledge of budgeting and financial tracking processes
  • Knowledge of contracting and acquisition lifecycle
  • Knowledge of program planning and scheduling
  • Experience developing or supporting program documentation
  • Experience developing acquisition artifacts and technical evaluation inputs for contract awards
  • Experience preparing budget and planning materials, tracking funding documents and spend plans
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders, government, contractors, and teams
  • Familiarity with mission systems and avionics
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Business, or related discipline (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
  • Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • Experience supporting NAVAIR programs (PMA-274 preferred)
  • Experience with Procurement Initiation Documentation (PID)
  • Familiarity with Program Planning, Programming, and Budgeting (PPBE) processes
  • Familiarity with test and evaluation processes and defense acquisition lifecycle/documentation
  • Experience working in IPT or multi-disciplinary program environments
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The Company
1,200 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Saalex Corporation is an advanced technology systems integrator and federal services contractor. Founded in 1999, it specializes in engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, and test range operations. The company serves defense, space, and intelligence markets, leveraging AI, automation, and software modernization. As an employee-owned (ESOP) organization, it focuses on delivering mission-critical support and innovative solutions to military and government customers.

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