Senior Operations Research Analyst

JRAD is seeking candidates for a contingent hire position supporting the Joint Program Executive Office for CBRN Defense (JPEO-CBRND). This is a hybrid position based out of Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Description:

JRAD is recruiting a highly qualified Senior Operations Research Analyst to support the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO- CBRND). This role provides cross-portfolio integration support, delivering analytical and operational insights to inform planning, decision-making, and evaluation of CBRN defense programs and capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced operations research and analysis in support of JPEO-CBRND cross- portfolio integration and mission planning.
• Lead the development and application of analytical models, simulations, and decision- support tools to assess capability gaps, performance metrics, and operational impacts.
• Collaborate with government and contractor teams to support scenario-based assessments, technology trade studies, and integrated planning efforts.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights to inform acquisition strategies, resource allocation, and test planning.
• Prepare analytical deliverables including technical briefings, white papers, reports, and data visualizations.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, working groups, and test/evaluation events; summarize findings and recommend improvements.
• Provide technical oversight to junior analysts and contribute subject matter expertise across related task areas.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience working with CBRN-related programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
• Direct experience in the CBDP enterprise working with a Program Office on a Program of Record.
• Experience generating documentation required for a Program of Record (acquisition strategy, testing strategy, master schedule, etc.).
• Extensive experience with chemical or biological threats evidenced through education or work history.
• Experience deploying CBDP systems to OCONUS U.S. military installations.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS (5-7%).
• Strong communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to present findings to technical and senior audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 11+ years of experience with CBRN programs.

Security Clearance:

• DoD Secret Clearance

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.

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