Chimera Enterprises International

Runs defense research and technical services

Senior Operations Analyst - Defense Analytics, DARPA

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Full-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USA$100k - $135k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences, mathematics, or a related technical field is required.
At least 6 years of operations research or equivalent analytical experience is required.
Ability to gather information, construct mathematical or statistical models, and apply analytical methods to complex systems is required.
Experience organizing meetings, coordinating across stakeholders, and tracking technical and financial milestones is required.
An active Top Secret clearance is required.
Advanced analytical and modeling capabilities are required.
Ability to brief senior-level audiences and write clear, concise analytic reports is required.
Ability to lead analytic efforts and coordinate across technical, business, and operational stakeholders is required.

Responsibilities

Conduct analyses supporting the transition of research and development efforts into operational use.
Examine potential transition pathways, identify opportunities and obstacles, and develop quantitative assessments to help decision-makers evaluate options.
Analyze partner requirements, program performance, and broader strategic factors to inform transition planning.
Evaluate portfolio-level schedule, cost, and risk trade-offs to help leadership prioritize efforts and allocate resources.
Build models, run scenarios, and synthesize results into decision-focused products.
Support ongoing and planned programs with forward-looking assessments of risk and opportunity.
Analyze acquisition and program lifecycle data to identify systemic delays, recurring issues, and other patterns requiring attention.
Translate analytical insights into practical process-improvement recommendations.
Work with program managers, financial analysts, acquisition staff, and other analysts to integrate financial, schedule, and operational data into decision-support products for senior audiences.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience supporting DARPA or similar joint/interagency research and development portfolios is preferred.
Familiarity with defense acquisition, transition frameworks, and operational planning is preferred.

Job Summary

We are recruiting Senior Operations Research Analysts as Key Personnel to lead advanced analytics in support of R&D transition, portfolio risk assessment, and process improvement within a high‑impact defense research environment.

Key Responsibilities (Narrative)

In this role, you will conduct sophisticated analyses to support the transition of research and development efforts into operational use. You will examine potential transition pathways, identify opportunities and obstacles, and develop quantitative assessments that help decision‑makers understand the relative merits of different options. Your work will include analyzing partner requirements, program performance, and broader strategic factors to inform transition planning.

You will also evaluate portfolio‑level schedule, cost, and risk trade‑offs, helping leadership prioritize efforts and allocate resources. This may include building models, running scenarios, and synthesizing results into clear, decision‑focused products. Your analysis will support both ongoing and planned programs, giving leaders a forward‑looking view of risk and opportunity.

In addition, you will analyze acquisition and program lifecycle data to identify systemic delays, recurring issues, or other patterns that warrant attention. You will help translate these insights into practical recommendations for process improvements. Throughout, you will work closely with program managers, financial analysts, acquisition staff, and other analysts to integrate financial, schedule, and operational data into cohesive decision‑support products tailored for senior audiences.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, mathematics, or a related technical field.
Experience:
- At least 6 years of operations research or equivalent analytical experience.
- Demonstrated ability to gather information, construct mathematical or statistical models, and apply analytical methods to complex systems.
- Experience organizing meetings, coordinating across stakeholders, and tracking technical and financial milestones.
Security Clearance:
- Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required.
Skills:
- Advanced analytical and modeling capabilities.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to brief senior‑level audiences and write clear, concise analytic reports.
- Proven ability to lead analytic efforts and coordinate across technical, business, and operational stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience supporting DARPA or similar joint/interagency R&D portfolios.
Familiarity with defense acquisition, transition frameworks, and operational planning.

About the Company

Chimera Enterprises International

Runs defense research and technical services

Chimera Enterprises International conducts research and technical work for U.S. federal agencies, focusing on chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats. Its teams turn intelligence and technical analysis into operational plans, equipment support and practical guidance for government missions. The business also handles program budgets, business processes and the computer networks that support agency operations. Customers engage Chimera through government service contracts for work in the United States and overseas, including support for military and national security missions. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Edgewood, Maryland.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Edgewood, MD
Founded: 2006

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