Senior Operations Research Analyst

Who We Are

Metrea is a defense company with ~900 employees that provides solutions to the toughest problems in national security, leveraging commercial business models to unleash innovation cycles that anticipate emerging threats and generate elegant and efficient solutions that evolve continually. Metrea is an international business headquartered in Washington, DC with offices throughout the United States, Europe, and the Far East. 

What We Do

Metrea Strategic Insights (MSI) is a business unit within Metrea that specializes in strategy and policy analysis, looking at long-term trends, threats, opportunities, discontinuities, and asymmetries in national security. MSI’s mission is to be a solution and idea generation engine for wicked problems in national security. We use innovative tools and quantitative analysis to better inform defense strategy and policy decisions.

What We Are Looking For

This role is responsible for developing tools and conducting pathfinding research and analysis for MSI and Metrea. Responsibilities include: 1) collecting, assembling, and analyzing quantitative data on military force structure, budgets, and capabilities for the United States, allies, partners, and adversaries; 2) developing innovative analytic methodologies and conducting pathfinding research and analysis; 3) working closely with other business units in Metrea to coordinate activities and collaborate on projects; 4) leading and supporting research projects for government sponsors; 5) writing and publishing reports; and 6) supporting business development, proposal writing, and business planning activities for both MSI and the Metrea enterprise.

Essential Functions for This Position

• Candidate will have a self-starter mentality, excellent communication and team-building skills, strong work ethic, a genuine willingness to learn and improve.
• Candidate has demonstrated the ability to prioritize judiciously and blend flexibility with disciplined execution to manage competing demands and deliver work of the highest quality.
• This position will work entrepreneurially across the Metrea enterprise to gain a more holistic understanding of strategic research as well as the wider Aerospace and Defense landscape. 
• Candidate will have the ability to synthesise complex concepts clearly and effectively, using and organized and systematic approach.
• Candidate must be able to prioritize competing deadlines effectively.
• Candidate must have demonstrated excellent writing & communication skills and be fluent in English.
• Candidate must have experience and a strong interest in national security and in operations research.

Ideal Candidate Characteristics

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone with a startup mindset, excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, and a genuine willingness to learn and adapt. They will need to learn the business quickly and fill in gaps in capabilities wherever needed.

Required Experience and Education

• B.S. or higher in a quantitative field
• At least 5 years of work experience (post-college) in a national security-related field
• Mastery of MS office software suite, especially MS Excel

Preferred Experience

• Experience in operations research and/or big data analytics
• Experience with coding, databases, and advanced analytic tools

Work Location and Environment

MSI is headquartered at Metrea’s Washington DC office (located in Georgetown), and we have a highly flexible work environment. This position can be fully in-person or hybrid depending on the candidate’s experience and situation. Candidate will need to be located in or near the DC area for regular in-person collaboration with other team members. This position will require periodic travel to London and other Metrea offices for collaboration.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be able to accomplish any and all duties with little or no assistance. Must have good command of the English language; oral and written.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Employee must be a US citizen. A security clearance is not required for this position, but the ability to hold a clearance is required. 

AAP/EEO Statement 

Metrea Special Management LLC (MAM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
 

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