Operations Research Analyst (ORSA)

Sellers & Associates, LLC (S&A) is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that provides effective and affordable Programmatic and Engineering Support Services and Solutions to our Government and Commercial Clients. We work directly with our clients taking the time to understand their culture and requirements designing a custom solution tailored to meet their unique needs at an affordable price without sacrificing quality. Our specialties include Program/Engineering Management, Training/Training Technology, Technology/Product Development Strategy and Analysis, Project Management (Cost, Schedule, Scope & Quality), and Strategic Planning applied within our clients' unique domains and context.

We have Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match. Long/Short Term Disability and Life Insurance. 25 days of PTO per year. Employees may choose to work or take PTO on Federal Holidays (pending contract requirements). We also offer a TRICARE Supplement Insurance Package as well as Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for areas of study relevant to employee position responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth.

Job Title / Labor Category Title

Operations Research Analyst (ORSA)

Location

Pensacola, FL 32501 US (Primary)

Security Clearance Requirements

Secret

Job Description

Job Description

Sellers & Associates, LLC (S&A) is seeking aOperations Research Analyst (ORSA)to work in Pensacola, FL.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in support the analysis of Manpower, Personnel, and Training, (MPT) and Instructional Systems Design (ISD) in support of CTC curriculum development and execution.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide program management support, including analysis, oversight, and technical advisory services across multiple projects

• Assistin defining programobjectives, requirements, and success metrics

• Interface with senior government technical and administrative personnel, as well as contractor teams

• Identifyand define data requirements to support program decision-making

• Collect,validate, and analyze data to develop integrated conclusions and actionable insights

• Develop andmaintainprogram planning timelines, schedules, and execution tracking tools

• Track program execution, including financial performance and expenditures

• Prepare program status reports, including financial, technical, and schedule updates

• Support development of:

• Program Management Reviews (PMRs)

• Milestone Decision Briefs andtemplates

• Implement data-driven recommendations to support programobjectivesand strategic initiatives

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in/or:Operations Research,Engineering,Mathematics,Data Science,Economics or related field

• 3-8 years of relevant experience in program analysis, operations research, or DoD support environments

• Experience supporting government programs or defense-related initiatives

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Python, R, or similar)

• Ability to develop briefings, reports, and executive-level deliverables

• Strong communicationskills and ability to work with senior stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Operations Research, Systems Engineering, or related field

• Experience supporting NAVSEA, DoD, or Federal programs

• Familiarity with:

• Programfinancial tracking

• Acquisition lifecycle processes

• Risk analysis and modeling

• Experience developing decision support models or simulations

• Active security clearance

Key Competencies

• Analytical rigor and critical thinking

• Attention to detail and data accuracy

• Ability to translate data into strategic insights

• Strong organizational and time management skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

Travel %

0 - 10%

Sellers and Associates, LLC is an E-Verify company and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.