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Junior Operations Research Analyst

The One 23 Group
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2026
Description

The One23 Group (O23G) is a technical services firm founded in Virginia in January 2023. Our company develops, produces, and delivers state-of-the-art simulation models and analytical tools for government and industry clients. We support complex operational decision-making related to performance, resource allocation, person and vehicle flow, facilities design capacity, logistics, technology insertion, readiness, and budget justification.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytically driven Junior Operations Research Analyst to join our team in support of our Department of Homeland Security (DHS) customer.

This role focuses on applying data analytics, statistical methods, and modeling techniques to support the development and application of simulation models representing real-world operations at U.S. Ports of Entry (POEs). The successful candidate will work with operational data to develop baseline models, conduct scenario analysis, and provide decision support to government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze operational datasets to understand system behavior, including arrival patterns, processing times, and throughput
  • Develop analytical inputs and assumptions to support simulation models
  • Support the development and application of discrete event simulation models
  • Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate impacts of changes in staffing, infrastructure, or processes
  • Validate model outputs against real-world data and refine assumptions as needed
  • Translate operational processes into structured analytical frameworks
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Support development of synthetic environments through integration of data, models, and visualization tools

Essential Skills & Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Python, R, or similar analytical programming languages
  • Strong foundation in statistics, data analysis, and quantitative problem solving
  • Experience working with structured datasets using tools such as Excel, SQL, or similar platforms
  • Experience working with time-based or event-based datasets
  • Experience or familiarity with simulation modeling (discrete event, Monte Carlo, or agent-based)
  • Exposure to operations research techniques (e.g., queueing theory, system modeling, optimization)
  • Experience analyzing transportation, logistics, or service systems
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
  • Experience supporting federal clients or working in DHS environments
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences

Requirements

  • Active DHS Public Trust BI or higher-level clearance within DHS.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
  • U.S. citizenship is required

Additional Information

Travel within the United States is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. No H1B Visas sponsorship.

Equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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