Operations Research Analyst I

    ~$86,310 - $160,290Market Estimate
    Remote
    Full-Time
    Mid (3-6 yrs)
    Data & Analytics
    Posted on September 28, 2026


    Required Clearance: Secret
    Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree
    Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience

    Position Description

    PingWind is seeking an Operations Research Analyst I who will provide technical, analytical, and lifecycle support to the Maritime Electronic Warfare Systems Division (MEWSD) for critical U.S. Navy Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Decoy, and Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) systems. This role supports cradle-to-grave activities, including engineering, technology transition, installation, logistics, product support, test and evaluation, sustainment, maintenance, and repair. The Operations Research Analyst I will integrate logistics, data science, reliability and maintainability engineering, and operations research to analyze and model complex systems, improve operational availability, and support data-driven decisions. This position directly contributes to optimizing warfighting capability, system readiness, reliability, and lifecycle performance while balancing mission requirements, performance, and cost.

    Responsibilities

    Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:
    • Apply mathematical, scientific, engineering, and analytical methods to evaluate complex operational and organizational challenges.
    • Analyze the effective use and allocation of personnel, funding, materials, equipment, and other resources to improve operational performance.
    • Support strategic planning, forecasting, resource allocation, performance measurement, and scheduling activities.
    • Gather, validate, organize, and analyze information from large and complex datasets to support data-driven decision-making.
    • Select and apply appropriate analytical techniques, including simulation, linear and nonlinear programming, dynamic programming, queuing models, stochastic-process models, and analytic hierarchy processes.
    • Develop mathematical and analytical models that represent complex systems, processes, operational environments, and resource relationships.
    • Conduct modeling, simulation, and what-if analyses to evaluate how changes in resources, requirements, constraints, or operating conditions may affect system performance.
    • Analyze supply chain, transportation, distribution, logistics, and operational processes to identify efficiencies, constraints, risks, and performance improvements.
    • Develop and evaluate alternative courses of action to support planning, optimization, and resource management decisions.
    • Establish and assess performance measures and analytical metrics to evaluate system effectiveness and operational outcomes.
    • Interpret analytical results and translate complex findings into clear recommendations, reports, visualizations, and decision-support products for technical and program leadership.

    Required Qualifications

    • Minimum of 3 years of experience

    About Pingwind

    PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com


    Our benefits include:

    · Eleven Federal Holidays
    · Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
    · Parental Leave
    · Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
    · Dental and Vision Insurance
    · Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
    · Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
    · 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
    · Continuing education assistance
    · Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
    · Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
    · Employee Assistance Program
    · Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
    · 529 College Savings Plan
    · Legal Insurance
    · Pet Insurance

    Salary Range

    The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, certifications, experience, as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data, or other applicable laws.


    Veterans are encouraged to apply

    PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.

    Company:  Pingwind

    Provides cybersecurity, IT, and supply chain services to help federal government clients secure information, modernize systems, and optimize performance.
    201-500 employees
    Cybersecurity
    HQ: United States