Operations Research Analyst

About the Role

IESE Solutions is looking to hire Operations Research Analysts to assist the U.S. Space Forces (USSF) in advancing warfighter capabilities through Space Systems Command (SSC) directorates. This position is based at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California. The role supports government weapon systems program offices by providing valuable expertise in space-based and ground systems including command and control services. Team members will leverage systems engineering development and integration skills to support capabilities that protect and defend vital space assets for the nation. The team also advises on architecture and full lifecycle systems engineering processes to meet warfighter requirements for satellites, ground-based space systems, and their command and control capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition support related to Advanced Space Project planning, development, prototypes, demonstrations, and concept validation.
• Offer guidance and recommendations on acquisition, procurement, and source selection plans ensuring alignment with program, schedule, contract, and budgetary limitations.
• Advise on contractual structures, terms, conditions, and pricing strategies that optimize budget adherence and reporting requirements.
• Serve as subject matter expert supporting project baselines, management plans, memorandums of agreement, requirements traceability, reviews, resource planning, and policy implementation.
• Support hosted payload acquisition planning, facilitating interface management between cost, schedule, budget, and technical performance.
• Act as liaison between acquisition groups and program functional areas such as cost, schedule, contracting, technical teams, and other stakeholders.
• Apply cross-disciplinary expertise spanning program management, contracting, technical knowledge, legal background, price analysis, and budget or cost management.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree is generally required in one or more of the following areas:

• Operations Management
• Business Administration
• Industrial Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Economics
• Finance
• Statistics
• Mathematics
• Data Analytics
• Computer Science
• Supply Chain Management
• Management Information Systems (MIS)

Preferred advanced degrees include:

• MBA
• Master's in Business Analytics
• Master's in Operations Management
• Master's in Data Analytics
• Master's in Industrial Engineering
• Master's in Systems Engineering

An active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is mandatory.

Benefits and Work Culture

IESE Solutions is a growing small engineering firm that prioritizes its staff and clients, ensuring continual delivery of exceptional work. They attract and retain talent by shaping the company's future and offering a competitive and flexible remuneration package tailored to qualifications, security clearance, and role requirements.

• Company 401(k) contributions up to 10% with no employee contribution required
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Performance-based discretionary bonuses
• Paid holidays, vacations, and time off
• Flexible working hours in a collaborative environment
• Support for continuous education and skill development
• Opportunities for career growth in next-generation space sensing ground system integration, testing, and deployment

IESE Solutions evaluates salaries considering multiple factors such as location, experience, education, clearance status, and skills. Applications are reviewed continuously with no deadline for submission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IESE Solutions is committed to fostering a work culture grounded in merit, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.