Senior Operations Research Analyst/Program Manager 12-9-25

Washington, DC
Full Time
Experienced
Company Overview:
Macalogic is a company with broad competencies based on over a decade of experience working in the federal arena. We are a Woman-Owned SBA-certified Small Business and an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).  We provide business consulting services to government clients in five primary areas: software development and IT-related consulting; cyber security, program support; federal enterprise architecture; and compliance. In the commercial, Business-to-Business (B2B) arena, we provide management support services, including hardware, software, and network installation, troubleshooting, and management.

Our core values of “Building Trust”, “Showing Up”, “Owning It”, “Getting Better”, and “Serving Others” are central to everything we do at Macalogic. We offer a generous benefits package and compensation commensurate with your experience and skill set.

General Description
This position provides senior operations research and program management support to the Air Force Office of Small Business Programs (SAF/SB).  The successful candidate will formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists Air Force management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. In addition, the candidate may collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products as well as develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.

Duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform the following:
  • Assist in the collection, quality control, analysis, and reporting of enterprise performance data pertaining to the Air Force acquisition life cycle.
  • Develop data collection mechanisms, perform performance tracking and assessment baselining, and develop processes to efficiently gather relevant authoritative data; ensure the quality of source data and derived products; analyze costs, work breakdown structures, schedules, financial data, trends and other program data; and reports results to Air Force senior leaders.
  • Support the planning, development, and migration of efforts to coordinate all performance measurement and monitoring activities to include risk assessment and management techniques.
  • Develop quantifiable organizational performance measures and indicators that for the foundation of the concept of success (i.e., specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely).
  • Produce analysis and metrics reports for senior leaders at the Air Force, Major Command, and Program Executive Officer level.
  • Conduct Cost/Schedule/Performance Assessments, Risk Assessments, and System Shortfall Trend Analysis

Specialized Knowledge
The successful candidate will have knowledge in the following areas:
  • Knowledge and expertise in the DoD acquisition process.
  • Experience with performing “headquarters” staff level work.
  • Knowledge of mathematical techniques like statistics and optimization that support developing and applying mathematical models.
  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering and technology principles to design and improve processes and systems.
  • The ability to analyze data, identify trends, use forecasting and data mining methods, and interpret complex information.
  • Knowledge of how to diagnose problems, think critically, organize information, and develop optimal solutions for complex issues.
 
Education
Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Information Systems, Engineering, or related fields of study.

Professional Certifications
None required; however, certifications such as the Certified Analytics Professional, Six Sigma, Project Management Professional, or Certified Business Analysis Professional are preferred.

Clearance Required                                                              
Existing or ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance.

Experience
Minimum of 10 years’ experience working with DoD acquisitions and headquarters staff level work (or equivalent). Of the 10-year experience, seven (7) years must have occurred in the last 10 years.  
 
U.S. Citizen or Similar
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Other Characteristics (e.g., Personal or Language)
Excellent oral, written, and communication in English. Must be able to work in a team environment with members that include personnel from other companies, Government program management and administrative personnel, and technical staff members. Must be able to perform with minimal management oversight and have strong time management skills.

Working conditions, including location
On site at the Pentagon in Washington DC.
Client duty hours are Monday through Friday.
 
Salary
 $130K to $160K Annually
 
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