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Position Overview Join QinetiQ US—a world‐class team delivering next‐generation technology across defense and aerospace—in a role that supports AFIMSC in San Antonio, TX. As a Junior Operational Research Analyst, you will leverage data analytics, tool development, and wargaming support to enhance base resiliency and assist senior decision‐makers. Benefit from a diverse and inclusive environment that values innovation, workplace flexibility, and your professional growth. Key Responsibilities • Provide comprehensive analytical support to AFIMSC senior decision‐makers through simulation, optimization, statistical analysis, and decision analysis. • Develop and refine analytical tools while automating processes using platforms such as Data Fabric, SAS, Tableau, Microsoft Power Platform, Python, and R. • Support wargaming events—including Futures Game (FG), Long Duration Logistics Wargame (LDLW), and Global Engagement (GE)—with modeling and simulation analysis. • Manage and analyze government-furnished and public data, ensuring effective visualization and process improvements. • Perform administrative support tasks such as meeting coordination, minute capturing, report writing, and handling RFIs. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Research or Industrial Engineering, or at least 24 semester hours in related quantitative subjects (with a minimum of 3 semester hours in calculus). • Master’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree plus at least 3 years of related experience. • Located in or able to commute to the San Antonio, TX area. Preferred Qualifications • Ability to obtain or already possess a SECRET security clearance (based on an investigation completed within the past 5 years). • Experience supporting AFIMSC or related defense organizations. • Proficiency with Data Fabric platforms (Envision, VAULT, Advana, Blade, UDL), simulation software (COTs, SAS, Tableau, Microsoft Power Platform), and open-source coding (Python, R) including tool development with Visual Basic. • Familiarity with wargaming events such as Futures Game (FG), LDLW, and Global Engagement (GE). • Demonstrated experience in sustaining and developing analytical tools within a government contracting environment. • Knowledge of mission support areas in the Air Force, including housing, security forces, environmental management, food services, and more.

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