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SimIS

IT solutions for government and defense

Senior Operations Research Analyst

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Master's
Norfolk, VA, USA
In Person100% onsite.
Data & AnalyticsData Science

About the job

Requirements
  • A master's degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics.
  • Eight years of experience in military Operations Research, Operational Analysis, or Systems Analysis supporting policy development, capability development, or acquisition.
  • Five years of experience developing operational analysis requirements, scoping problems for study, developing analysis plans, and delivering high-quality outputs that influence senior decision makers.
  • Experience gathering evidence and scoring operational effectiveness using various analytical methods and applying assessment frameworks, including Measures of Performance, Measures of Effectiveness, and Key Performance Indicators.
  • Experience with cost estimating methodologies, methods, and processes.
  • Experience working in a strategic or operational military command or multinational organization.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct complex modeling, simulation, and quantitative analysis using tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulation, discrete event simulation, optimization algorithms, predictive modeling, and multi-criteria decision analysis.
  • Contribute to course of action analysis in support of Capability Development to mature NATO capability requirements and set programmatic direction.
  • Conduct research to study and establish qualitative and quantitative assessments of operational effectiveness, and undertake cost-effectiveness and risk-benefit studies and analyses.
  • Attend engagements with NATO, national organizations, and/or industry to ensure cost estimation activities are likely to provide outputs of appropriate quality to support analysis.
  • Analyze the potential impact of identified individual and aggregated risks and propose possible risk management approaches.
  • Produce decision briefs and presentations describing the underlying rationale and justification for analytical outcomes.

About the company

SimIS delivers IT solutions for government and defense, specializing in modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. Its M&S work uses cognitive systems engineering to create executable models and simulations; T&E validates system performance for DoD and DHS; cybersecurity includes compliance support such as CMMC. The company develops autonomous platforms in its robotics lab, including the SimIS Autonomous Maritime System (SAMS) and RiverScout, plus AI/ML, data analytics, software development, and 3D printing. Its model centers on securing prime government contracts and IDIQ vehicles, with services supported by a Tier 3 data center for hosting and managed IT services, aiming to help government customers model, test, secure, and deploy advanced systems.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • December 2025 SHIELD IDIQ win opens Missile Defense Agency and DoD pipelines.
  • August 2026 GSA MAS prime status supports recurring federal purchasing and cloud work.
  • September 2026 Constellis and I/ITSEC presence keeps SimIS visible to buyers and recruits.

What critics are saying

  • ICE office lease needs Suffolk Council approval; delays block a multi-year revenue stream.
  • MDA SHIELD positioning still depends on task orders, not guaranteed funded work.
  • Autonomy demos at I/ITSEC and Constellis do not prove production-scale adoption.

What makes SimIS unique

  • Veteran-owned Suffolk firm sells cleared modeling, simulation, cyber, and autonomy to defense customers.
  • GSA MAS prime contract 47QTCA23D0056 runs through February 2043, broadening federal access.
  • RiverScout and SAMS give SimIS owned robotics platforms, not just staff augmentation.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays