Mission Analyst – Operations Research, M&S

Noda

. Provide quantitative analysis supporting Recon Works operations, including problem modeling, IRAD decisions, and prototyping success metrics .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quantitative analysis, modeling, and simulation to support defense technology operations. Proficient in applying structured problem-solving techniques and conducting trade space analysis to optimize technology assessments and mission outcomes.

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Quantitative AnalysisModeling And SimulationDesign Of ExperimentsPython ProgrammingModel Verification And Validation

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Hard Skills

Quantitative AnalysisModeling And SimulationOptimizationStatistical AnalysisSensitivity AnalysisMeasures Of EffectivenessPerformance ParametersProblem-SolvingTrade Space AnalysisMission Engineering

Soft Skills

Structured Problem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

MATLABAFSIMSTKModel-Based Systems EngineeringSysML

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret ClearanceTS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

Defense TechnologyAutonomous Unmanned SystemsCONOPSEmerging Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide quantitative analysis supporting Recon Works operations, including problem modeling, IRAD decisions, and prototyping success metrics
Support buy/build/partner technology assessments through detailed analysis
Conduct trade space analysis to identify technologies best suited to missions or CONOPS
Analyze and report on technical values or performance parameters of integrated products
Develop and execute models and simulations representing emerging technologies, CONOPS, and mission scenarios
Support the mission engineering process by applying products to customer use cases
Provide quantitative rigor for analyzing problems, opportunities, and solutions at NODA, a defense technology company building an orchestration layer for autonomous unmanned systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
3+ years of quantitative analysis in a complex technical field
Strong modeling and simulation or optimization background
Demonstrated experience with structured, repeatable problem-solving
U.S. citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
Experience with design of experiments, simulation methods, statistical analysis, and sensitivity analyses
Experience defining measures of effectiveness and performance (MOEs/MOPs) connecting technology parameters to mission outcomes
Familiarity with model verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) techniques
Proficiency in Python or a comparable language for model development and data analysis
Willingness/opening to relocate to Washington, D.C. or already be located in the D.C. area
Preferred: graduate degree in a STEM field
Preferred: experience with MATLAB, AFSIM, STK, or similar M&S tools
Preferred: portfolio and business case analysis skills
Preferred: existing TS/SCI clearance
Preferred: experience implementing MBSE using SysML

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Equity grants for new hires
Unlimited PTO
11 paid holidays
Generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November & December
Generous parental leave
Military leave for annual training or service requirements
FSA
DCFSA
HSA
Professional development opportunities
Access to One Medical
Free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy
Free legal and financial support
Career growth opportunities