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Operations Research Analyst – Defense Health
KSA Integration. Conduct in-depth studies on business process improvement, costing, quality assurance, and compensation strategy .
Posted 11/10/2026full-timeFalls Church • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,000 - $90,200 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in quantitative analysis and operations research, with a strong focus on business process improvement, quality assurance, and compensation strategy. Proficient in statistical analysis using R or Python, with experience in the Department of Defense health sector.
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Quantitative AnalysisOperations ResearchR ProgrammingPython ProgrammingLean Six Sigma Green Belt
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Hard Skills
Business Process ImprovementCosting AnalysisQuality AssuranceStatistical TestingData Analysis
Soft Skills
Presentation SkillsClear Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Industry Keywords
Department of DefenseDisability Evaluation SystemControlled Unclassified InformationPersonally Identifiable InformationProtected Health Information
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct in-depth studies on business process improvement, costing, quality assurance, and compensation strategy
- Design sampling plans and statistical tests for the Quality Assurance Program
- Review reports from external bodies, such as Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, and support their studies with data and analysis
- Present findings with clear recommendations for leaders
- Run studies that improve the Department of Defense (DoD) Disability Evaluation System (DES) at the Defense Health Agency (DHA)
- Supply quantitative analysis behind process improvement, costing, quality assurance, and compensation strategy decisions for the program office
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in operations research, mathematics, statistics, industrial engineering, economics, or a related field required
- 3 or more years of operations research or quantitative analysis experience
- Skill in R, Python, or similar tools
- Must be able to pass a Tier 1 background investigation and qualify for a Common Access Card (CAC)
- Within 30 days of start, complete DHA contractor annual training, DHA telework training and agreement, and privacy training for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and PHI only on a Government-furnished laptop
- Master's degree
- DoD or military health experience
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employee’s premium paid by company, 25% towards dependents)
- HSA / FSA Medical Plans
- PTO
- Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance
- 401K with Company Match
- Observes all federal holidays
- Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Annual Career Development Process