What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Research Analyst Senior position at SteerBridge?
SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.
At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.
General Program Overview:
This program supports a U.S. Naval Aviation organization by delivering advanced data analytics, modeling, and decision-support capabilities that improve aircraft readiness, maintenance planning, and sustainment outcomes. The team works with complex, multi-source data to identify trends, forecast workload and cost drivers, and develop actionable insights that help leaders make better-informed operational and resource decisions.
Work on this program spans data engineering, predictive analytics, logistics and sustainment analysis, and the development of dashboards and analytical tools used to improve mission readiness, reduce delays, and optimize long-term lifecycle costs across aviation platforms.
Operations Research Analyst – Senior
Role Overview
The Senior Operations Research Analyst serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), leading complex analytical efforts that support mission-critical readiness, sustainment, and cost decisions. This role focuses
\n- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Lead development of advanced analytical models, simulations, and forecasting tools
- Provide expert analysis supporting readiness improvement initiatives and sustainment strategies
- Advise stakeholders on cost, logistics, maintenance, and operational tradeoffs
- Guide analytical methodologies and ensure rigor and accuracy
- Mentor and oversee the work of less-senior analysts
- Support enterprise-level decision-making through data-driven insights
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a related field
- 15 years of professional experience
- Recognized SME with experience supporting high-visibility or mission-critical programs
Additional Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 investigation
- Experience working with sensitive or controlled data
SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.
Salary : $130,000 - $145,000