Operations Research Analyst (Secret cleared)
accenture federal servicesArlington, VA
$89,000 per year
APPLY (opens in a new tab)Operations Research Analyst (Secret cleared)
accenture federal servicesArlington, VASenior L5
$89,000 per year
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APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Accenture Federal Services At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
The Work:
Join a growing analytics practice applying mathematical optimization to real-world resource-allocation challenges for federal clients. You'll formulate and solve constrained optimization problems that complement statistical and AI-driven modeling, helping identify the single best course of action from a complex set of constraints.
Key Responsibilities:
- Formulate real-world resource-allocation and scheduling problems as linear or mixed-integer optimization models.
- Build and maintain optimization solvers integrated into a broader analytics platform.
- Define and validate constraint sets in partnership with subject matter experts, and review results with stakeholders to confirm outputs reflect real-world operational constraints.
- Benchmark optimization outputs against statistical and AI-based modeling approaches for cross-validation.
- Here Is What You NeedMust be a US Citizen
- Must have an active Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent practical experience - e.g., an additional 4 years of relevant hands-on experience in lieu of a degree).4+ years of professional experience in linear programming, mixed-integer programming, or constraint-based optimization (e.g., using solvers such as CPLEX, Gurobi, OR-Tools, or similar).Proficiency in Python for integrating optimization models into production systems.
Ability to work full time on-site in the DC area.
Preferred Experience
Background in operations research applied to defense, healthcare, or logistics /scheduling domains.
Familiarity with statistical simulation or agent-based modeling.
Experience with Palantir Foundry (including its native optimization/decision tooling).The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $89,000 —$170,200 USD
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$89,000 per year
Location
Arlington, VA
Occupation
Operations Research Analysts
Industry
Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Posted
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