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Black Diamond Consulting

004 – Operations Research Systems Analyst (Senior)

Black Diamond Consulting, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,


To apply for this position, please send your resume to careers@bdcng.com

and reference the position number listed below in the subject line.Position Number:

004Title:

Operations Research Systems AnalystPosition Description:

Support the test and evaluation of DHS technologies by providing data management and analytical expertise to assist to assist in the Test and Evaluation (T&E) of DHS systems. Candidate will be responsible for planning data collection and designing tests, managing data as it is collected and transmitted from test sites, leading data authentication meetings, performing data analysis to determine operational effectiveness, suitability, and resilience, and preparing reports that clearly articulate outcomes with supporting data. Candidate will interface regularly with government customers and should have excellent interpersonal and written skills. Additional duties listed below:Duties:Plan data collection activities, to include identifying metrics, data elements, sample sizes, and sampling strategies.Write data collection plans and reports/briefings.Review performance data and work with data collection teams to improve data quality.Facilitate customer meetings, including meetings with high profile DHS officials.Conduct statistical analyses, to include data visualization, descriptive statistics, and hypothesis testing.Produce data extracts for other analysts to use in various formats in support of data analysis and reporting.Required:Masters or Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Math, or Related FieldStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong leadership and facilitation skillsProficient in MS Office SuiteExperience with writing technical reports and briefings with significant analytical components, to include data presentation and visualizationExperience using statistical software packages or programming/scripting (e.g., R, Python, etc.)Experience in large scale Test and Evaluation/Acquisition (e.g., working knowledge and experience developing one or more of the following documents: Test Concept Briefings, System Evaluation Plans, Operational Test Plans, System Evaluation Reports, and Test Readiness Reviews)Experience with systems engineering and acquisition in DHS (MD-102) and/or DoD (5000 series).Demonstrated skills and abilities within T&E such as attained by T&E Level II completion of training for DHS or DoD Current DHS vetting.Current Secret Clearance and/or DHS Suitability.Location:

Northern Virginia/TelecommutingTravel:

Up to 10% travel may be requiredClearance:

Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance and obtain Department of Homeland Security (and/or component) vetting/suitabilityBlack Diamond Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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