THOR Solutions is actively seeking a Senior Operations Analyst to support the U.S. Navy’s Mine Warfare (MIW) Readiness and Effectiveness Measuring (MIREM) program at the Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) in San Diego, CA. The MIREM program assesses the readiness and effectiveness of sensors, systems, weapons, and countermeasures employed by individual and groups of platforms to meet specified objectives in tactically and operationally relevant environments. An ideal candidate will have a background in operations research/analysis, statistics, and data analysis in a US Navy environment, especially in a MIW/Mine Countermeasures (MCM) setting.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Ensure the validity of Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs)/Measures of Performance (MOPs) used to accurately quantify exercise results.
• Conduct statistical trend analysis on sensor, systems, weapon and countermeasure data to incorporate multiple exercise results and ascertain system performance and Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTP) effectiveness.
• Investigate the validity of probabilistic models and algorithms resident in proposed tactical decision aids.
• Ensure the design and execution of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) studies meet the specified objectives.
• Communicate exercise results in oral and written formats to representatives of naval commands, engineering labs, and program offices.
• Provide insight during ad hoc workshops and conferences and respond to statistical queries of systems performance.
• Coordinate the performance of other analysts.

Location: Full time onsite (no remote/hybrid) at Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) on Naval Base San Diego in San Diego, CA.

Travel Requirements: Up to 20% travel is anticipated to include CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Typical Physical Activity: Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: repetitive motion, traversing shipboard environments (e.g., confined spaces, ladders, hatches), speaking or vision.

Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $85,000 - $105,000/year. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

Existing Secret Security Clearance Required: This position requires an existing DoD Secret security clearance. A qualified candidate will already possess an Active or Interim Secret security clearance. An otherwise strongly qualified candidate with highly relevant experience but no current security clearance may be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Masters degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Operational Research, or a similar discipline.
• At least six (6) years of professional experience with operational research, operations analysis, applied math, and statistics.
• Experience leading/coordinating teams of other analysts and contributors.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience in the use of analytical software tools and languages such as MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Python, SQL, and R.
• Proficient with common productivity software, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Some or all relevant experience obtained in a U.S. Navy environment, especially supporting Mine Warfare (MIW)/Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP).

Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Resources
• ID Theft Benefits
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at recruiting@thorsolutions.us or (571) 215-0077.