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0-5 years of experience
Developed highly functional and complex algorithms in Java to optimize facility operations
- Created accurate models of worker and hardware behavior as needed for analysis and decision making
- Managed projects that included Load Scheduling and Conveyor Release Optimization
- Improved loading and conveyor performance by up to 10% and 30%, respectively
- Deployed code across multiple customer sites that handle tens of thousands of containers per day and generate millions in yearly revenue
0-5 years of experience
Part of the Ship Maintenance Improvement Program (SMIP) group which provided program management, engineering, and technical support services to Naval Sea Systems Command.
- Key contributor to the Long Range Maintenance study; showed the Navy how changes to ship maintenance will extend the lifespan of each ship by over 10%.
- Planned and executed seven Maintenance Effectiveness Review conferences; saved the Navy countless man-hours by eliminating 1300 unnecessary and ineffective maintenance tasks.
- Created Access tool that enabled multiple worksites to input and analyze maintenance data simultaneously, reducing the time to create maintenance requirements by 30%.
- Analyzed hundreds of equipment maintenance tasks in order to develop a more productive, efficient, and integrated maintenance plan.
6-10 years of experience
Serve as in house consultant to streamline staffing to reduce overtime/idle time due to inefficient scheduling practices. Helped Lockbox, Check and Proof departments’ enhance productivity and save 70-100 FTE’s.
- Served as go to person in using staffing simulation software. This program allows managers to study an operation without actually performing the operation. Historical data and mathematical formals are used to determine the numbers of FTE’s that are needed to carry out a function over a period of time.
- Updated Simulation software for six [company name] operational facilities to reduce costs through right size staffing. Saved $2.1 million/year in staffing costs.
- Traveled annually to six [company name] payment processing facilities across the country in order to update data needed to ensure simulation models are up to date and accurate.
- Consistently identified scheduling anomalies 30 days in advance to help payment processing sites identify how to handle scheduling during holidays and peak vacation seasons.
- Trained all new team members on METAfore and Arena simulation software.
- Created new process maps for all [company name] payment processing centers in order to create new simulation models, which led to 15% increase in productivity.
0-5 years of experience
Implemented an informative training matrix listing for semi-annual, annual, and resident school quotas.
- Coordinated training requirements for 81 military members to include Marine Corps Institute oversight resident school.
- Achieved 90% complete of required training for 93 military members before end of reporting period for the first semi-annual training and 95% complete of required training for 93 military members before end of reporting period for the second semi-annual training.
- Instituted an Adopt-A-School program for the Communication Division military members encouraging strong community relationship.
- Oversaw the classification and evaluation of positions ensuring each was properly classified in accordance with Table of Organization which serves as one of the primary Personnel Management regulations and Marine Corps policy.
- Coordinated and directed 10 subordinated managers, activities of departments involved with records management analysis and report analysis.
0-5 years of experience
Working as a contractor for SURFMEPP correlated over 17,000 2Kilo’s from various ship classes; consistently meets team monthly correlation goals.
- Analyzed over 11,000 suspended jobs and assigned them to the appropriate availability category allowing them to be uploaded for the correlation process.
- Analyzed and documented cost for multiple surface ship maintenance availabilities. Developed spreadsheets explaining cost and nature of maintenance for the FIN2K program while contracted to SURFMEPP.
- Experienced pulling data and reports from Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) and 3-M OARS.
- Using Microsoft Excel and Access, loads availability closeout cost data and 2Kilo information into the FIN2K program; this data is vital to Navy’s budgeting process for future ship availabilities.
- Currently taking Excel tutorial through CACI’s Virtual University to further develop proficiency using pivot tables, charting, and statistical functions.
0-5 years of experience
Recipient of Excellence Award for demonstrating will to win and team work.
- Received Partnership Award for leading, streamlining & delivering on the Exception Reduction cost save initiative project.
- Excellence Award for the implementation of Distribution & Seller Fee project in JAPA region.
- Perform accounting of Traveler’s Cheques expense accrual, redemptions and seller payments
- Analysis and reporting of out of balance conditions that result from TC’s settlements from the selling partners.
- Established baselines for operations to check any improvements any take corrective actions for any deviations.
- Project 75- Assisted in migrating & successfully streamlining the paper batch process from Salt Lake City to India in turn reducing the operational cost of the company by processing maximum batches with the reduction in errors by 96%.
- Revenue Generation Project- Instrumental in implementing & monitoring Seller & Distribution fee in JAPA region contributing approx $96K
0-5 years of experience
Managed multiple analytic and critical projects to provide satellite communication and mathematical/statistical analysis of planning, programming, and budgeting system cost estimates.
- Reviewed progress and delivered presentations to management meetings.
- Provided technical direction, leadership, training and KPI feedback to a team of four Analysts.
- Designed qualitative / quantitative cost models, and produced aligned programs and procedures.
- Led research, inquiry, and evaluation, and isolated anomalies and resolved errors.
- Managed resources and tracked performance against scope, cost, budget baseline, and schedule.
- Assisted with prime contract provisions, clauses, and negotiations, and reported on progress.
- Tracked and analysed budget baseline against schedule, scope, cost, performance, and risk
- Increased cost estimation efficiency by 35% and cut annual costs with the design of quantitative
- Improved efficiency and knowledge-sharing by providing instruction to NCCA on the use of multi- objective optimization with KPI parameters and budget preparation relating to NMT.
- Increased productivity 50% via KPI tracking metrics and use of EVM to provide trend analyses.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the functional features of the HAF/A9FC TPFDD builder software (1st and 2nd spirals), supporting analysis of OSD Strategic Planning Guidance scenarios to determine Air Force combat support force structure requirements
- Developed current/future force structure modeling tools for assessment of capability, capacity, and sustainability requirements
- Integration of processes and technology development in four major areas of analysis, operational planning, exercises/wargames/experimentation, and training and education
- Reviewed doctrine, policy, and procedures at the enterprise, theater, and unit levels to determine operational capability
- Designed, drafted, and published the Air Force WRM Concept of Operations, Global Strategy, Global Positioning Strategy, and BEAR Modernization strategy for HQ Air Combat Command in their role as the AF Global Manager
- Developed scenario based analysis plan to determine combat support capability and risk assessments to AF operations
0-5 years of experience
Member of the Joint Mobile Network Operations (JMNO) Joint Feasibility Study to identify and implement tactics, techniques and procedures to provide solutions to mobile networking in the joint maneuver warfare environment
- Developed a rigorous analytic foundation, including problem statement decomposition into test issues and measurable attributes, resulting in the chartering of JMNO as a three-year Joint Test – a $15M contract win
- Drafted Project Test Plan and Data Management and Analysis Plan
- Led data collection and analysis effort of a four-person team, analysis results indicated effectiveness and suitability of program methods and processes
6-10 years of experience
Provided support for Human Resources as the point of contact and assisted with maintaining & managing operation’s office for Atlanta.
- Provided Administrative support for both the project manager and the technical project manager.
- Assisted in the coordination and production of documents for government events.
- Assisted in accounts receivable & payable, prepared & provided invoicing support.
- Maintained all program management files.
- Planned & executed business meetings and events.
- Prepared & maintained equipment database.
6-10 years of experience
Project Manager/Project Lead, managing contracts in 10 geographically dispersed projects ($2 MIL) with 13 remote personnel, project budgets & ROI, P&L, bill rates and deliverables
- Performed operational research analysis, cost benefit analyses (CBA), total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses, cycle-time reduction and workflow analyses and assessments
- Drafted SOWs, proposals for RFP and grants, led SWOT sessions and served on final review boards of proposals
- Utilized DMEL (Design, Monitor, Evaluation and Learning) Framework techniques
- Established and managed multiple corporate teaming relationships, assessed organizational cultures, formed liaisons and new business partnerships and facilitated working group sessions
0-5 years of experience
Analyzed Air Force supply chain metrics to evaluate and improve supply chain effectiveness
- Researched problems, established assumptions, determined data sources and size
- Prepared large complicated data sets for analysis using excel pivot tables, SPSS, and Access
- Applied statistical techniques using SPSS to measure effectiveness of standard operation methodologies, identified problem root causes, and developed recommendations.
- Attended meetings, prepared various reports detailing findings, and conducted briefings to technical and non-technical audiences
0-5 years of experience
Provided daily sales and efficiency reports to CEO, by Patient Services Representatives and type of prescription (new and refill prescriptions)
- Established an optimum process flow for processing new and refill prescriptions that facilitated the 100% company growth in one year.
- In charge of inventory, ordering and monthly forecasts and maintained economic order quantity.
- Prepared daily AR transactions and Financial reports to CEO
- Provided the CEO evaluation on various marketing programs, special discount programs, giveaway programs.
- Conducted monthly audit on medical billing and posting of payments from insurance companies.
- Provided trends/sales on new and refilled prescriptions vis a vis target.
- Prepares monthly report on Outside Sales Reps lunch meeting activities with physicians all over the country and evaluate monthly production per Sales Reps.
- Supervised staff for accurate and timely refilling of prescriptions accounting for 40% of sales.
0-5 years of experience
Generated complete assessments of logistics force structure changes, operational risk analysis and impacts to combatant capabilities. Evaluated technical joint capability document proposals for potential integration.
- Saved $263M over five years by demonstrating important changes to ship delivery and deactivation
- Analyzed FY03-FY05 energy usage data to baseline FY08 ship fuel and budgeting requirements
- Modeled an optimal Littoral Combat Ship deployment cycle to maximize presence and maintenance
0-5 years of experience
Key member of building a brand new business model allowing managing inventories in common currency, which helped
boost 30% revenue grow even during recession time
- Implemented business metrics/strategies to optimize inventory segmentation/allocation/pricing, and maximize revenue
- Key driver of analytics, business intelligence, dashboards and reporting initiatives with substantial SAS knowledge
- Built innovative tools and solutions to support daily operations and analysis, presented findings to management
0-5 years of experience
Operations and systems analyst for the Army’s Training and Doctrine Command. Contributes to research studies that inform Army decisions on the procurement of major Army ground combat programs. Assists in live experiments in the collection and interpretation of data. Utilizes prior military experience to help interpret computer modeling and simulation data.
- Awarded the Defense Achievement Medal for Civilian Service for outstanding work collecting and interpreting data for the Army’s Network Integration Experiment 12.1 and 12.2
- Contributed to the collection of data for Army acquisitions programs critical to equipping soldiers with modernized weapons and equipment
- Assisted in the development of criteria to measure unit effectiveness which are being used across the Army
- Lead analyst in the development of classified scenarios to be used across the Army as the basis for analyzing and evaluating weapons systems, tactics and logistics
6-10 years of experience
Technical Lead Engineer for a team of engineers and scientists performing vulnerability analysis on the United States Air Force KC-46A aerial refueling tanker.
- Responsible for quality and timeliness of all deliverables while remaining under budget.
- Coordinated work between members of the team as well as between diverse and geographically separated sites.
- Prepared and presented status and results to customers, both internal and external.
- Analyses have led to dramatic weight and cost reductions on the aircraft.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for providing senior management with market research analysis, internal management reports and operating statistics. Developed a small scale operational data store as part of the call center incentive program using MS Access and Excel. It allowed management to analyze the productivity and payouts of individuals or groups over multiple pay periods.
- This system was also responsible for the commission payout of over 300 call center employees.
- Reduced the time required to produce the incentive payout by more than 50% through improvements in data extraction, reconciliation and analysis.
- Developed pricing models using MS Access and Excel which were used by Interval Resort and Financial Services as a benchmark for acquiring new business and renewing contracts.
0-5 years of experience
Designed a distribution planning and site location model using object oriented technology in Delphi to help analyze and effectively manage distribution of resources.
- Assisted in developing and maintaining a vehicle route optimization and schedule
- Analyzed ‘real world’ transportation, routing and scheduling problems
- Consulted with clients on various technical issues related to the routing software
- Performed data analysis and modeling using the distribution planning software to assist
- Conducted training sessions for new clients for both the Routing and the distribution
- Researched and analyzed the market to find a global positioning system partner for possible enhancements to the routing software
10+ years of experience
During this period of time held positions of Supervisory Computer Programmer Analyst, Computer Systems Programmer, Operations Research Analyst, and Mathematician
- Supervised computer programmers who developed and maintained several systems in support of the Air Force logistics centers.
- Supervised programmers who successfully completed rehosting several legacy systems from the Cyber mainframe to the Amdahl (IBM based) mainframe
- Supervised technicians who were responsible for the day to day running and operations of several mainframe based computer systems
- Responsible for capacity planning and management for IBM and Cyber mainframes
- Designed, developed, maintained and documented several computer programs written in COBOL and FORTRAN
- Designed training regimen for newly hired computer programmers
0-5 years of experience
Fighters and Systems Division
- Supported the funding and budget aspects of the Air Force Global Command and Control System (AF GCCS) and National Airborne Operations Center E4-B (NAOC) which are based through the POM cycle
- Provided immediate solutions to the AF GCCS and NAOC in relation to its daily technical problems and research funding, which were issues that were under extremely tight and high pressure deadlines
- Involved in AF GCCS and NAOC working groups, panels, meetings, and executive conferences
- Assisted in developing an approach for Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act metrics
- Developed and estimated nonlinear curves to approximate measures of effectiveness system for manpower
- Created and maintained computer programs to produce reports for Department of Information Systems Agency database in Clipper
- Assisted in a study on the use of the ADA programming language in and out of the Department of Defense
0-5 years of experience
- Analytical support in Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) of 2005 – Served as a critical member of an analytical team assessed potential consolidations in headquarters and support activities across the military.
- Developed an optimization model comparing installations as possible joint mobilization sites
- Created a decision support tool to facilitate the deliberative process
- Assisted in data management, quality control and documentation for successful review by government and military audit agencies
- Presented team analysis at the Military Operations Research Society (MORS) Symposium at West Point Military Academy, New York
0-5 years of experience
Prepared, manipulated, and managed extensive databases
- Provided assist with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
- Performed descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using various computer software
- Verified the accuracy and validity of data entered in database: correct any errors
- Prepared tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
- Developed and implemented research quality control procedures.
0-5 years of experience
The Office of Planning develops strategic plans, performance management systems, and operational/business process plans
- Acted as liaison to the Center for Drugs for formation of all strategic/annual performance plans
- Analyzed performance trends, cost structure, and use of program resources for process improvement
- Acted as contract officer for $2 million dollar contract for a drug review cost savings study
- Significant contribution to the Counter Terrorism Plan for Center for Drugs Evaluation and Research
- Important involvement in PDUFA III Agreement negotiations with PhRMA
- Commissioner’s Special Citations: 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
0-5 years of experience
- Provided onsite research and presentation support to the TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) Senior Executive Director of Traumatic Brain Injury, Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE) for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Provided onsite research support in support of the Defense Hyperbaric Oxygenation (HBO2) Clinical Trial.
- Served as a liaison between DCoE and Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) in providing management oversight support to the HBO2 Clinical Trial.
- Collected and maintained pertinent documentation required by the Food and Drug Administration Investigational New Drug applications.
- Incorporated statistical results into written documentation and presentations utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Assisted with the development of protocol development, by conducting literature searches to determine reliability, and validity of outcome measures used to assess patients at interval stages of the HBO2 Clinical Trial.
- Prepared correspondence, and executive summaries to support the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinical Trial.
0-5 years of experience
Advised Chief Operations Officer, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing on the submission of a Time Phased Force Deployment Data analysis to ensure the flow of forces into theater maximizes ability to meet mission requirements.
- Member of the Mobile Ad-Hoc Network (MANET) study team which investigated the benefits of MANET technology in the Reinforced Infantry Battalion.
- Developed network models that simulated the Reinforced Infantry Battalion C2 network topologies for use in the MANET study.
- Served as the Government Study Lead for the Command and Control(Airborne), (C2(A)), Analysis of Alternatives to determine the potential C2(A) systems of the future.
- Developed the Operations Analysis Integration Initiative in order to help educate the Marine Corps about Operations Research and the Operations Analysis Division, MCCDC.
- Lead study team on a PP&O sponsored study to find gaps in and improve the USMC Commandant of the Marine Corps Partnership Focus List in order to better achieve Title 10 objectives through Security Cooperation activities.
- Performed duties as the aviation subject matter expert for the Optimizing Impact of Expeditionary Energy Non Materiel Solutions study sponsored by the Expeditionary Energy Office.
0-5 years of experience
Ensured proper usage and utility of data as input data lead.
- Presented internal lecture on text mining with an application designed to educate
- Used R’s TM package for text-mining to analyze and determine trending topics from Army
- Counseled analysts on the implementation of linear programming models to force
- Developed a user-interactive tool to simulate the ability to provide the necessary
- Created a user-interactive tool to perform statistical analyses (ANOVA, others) on the performance of various military units against future scenarios.
- Wrote optimized and data-driven code that verifies the integrity of simulation output.
- Received recognition of excellence from senior leader.
0-5 years of experience
- Reviewed tariff documentation and proposals from utility companies to ensure compliance with Commission’s regulations and requirements.
- Prepared documentation of operation research analyses and models necessary to investigate vital issues relating to Commission policy. Analyzed key issues for each assignment, including related statistical, mathematical, information sciences, and economic applications.
- Analyzed key financial reports including capital and expense reports.
- Conducted research on market power, competition, and efficiency issues in litigated and non-litigated proceedings. Compiled data and economic reports for internal and external usage.
- Prepared written and oral summaries of findings.
- Assisted in development of market-power analytical framework in litigated and non-litigated cases, including development of models of relevant markets.
- Recognized with two awards for Quality Service.
0-5 years of experience
Conducted research, developed analytical models and methodologies, and provided implementation recommendations for simulation, technology products for development, commercialization, and publication
- Developed and maintained documentation of methodologies
- Provided mathematical support to engineering and product development teams
- Worked closely with the customers to set priorities for the development of simulation software
- Wrote technical proposals, reports, and research papers for publication
0-5 years of experience
Served as liaison for the Army’s light helicopter program.
- Developed the organizational plan and validated the operational effectiveness.
- Organized and arranged conferences and meetings for over 100 military and civilian personnel.
- Prepared and administered updates and changes to over 20 facilities.
0-5 years of experience
Developed forecasting models to predict future EOB and Claims volumes at a monthly, daily and shift level to plan staffing and capacity requirements
- Developed a linear regression model to determine the EOB volume based on the number of images within a lockbox batch
- Performed statistical data analysis to identify trends in processing productivity and quality across different data entry
- Created an EOB normalization model to ensure fairness in the compensation structure for the data entry processors
- Utilized Lean Six Sigma principles to reduce costs and eliminate waste in all aspects of the CRPD operations
6-10 years of experience
Provided strategic planning, scheduling, optimization, and analysis through mathematical modeling, simulation and software development in order to provide decision support to the Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs. Integrated quickly with a team of technical, programmatic, and military analysts to analyze weapon system effectiveness and conduct force-level assessments. Provided analysis and technical support to trade-off and cost benefit analyses related to the program development of the replacement for the Ohio Class submarine. Developed study objectives, conducted analysis, trained junior analysts, and presented study findings to senior Navy leadership, managers, and clients regularly. Used CPLEX and mixed integer programming to schedule operations and maintenance and determine acceptable force structure and force size. Developed math models and software tools in MATLAB and Python to find solutions to new and ongoing problems related to submarine operations. Promoted to Professional Staff (Jul-2011) and Senior Staff (Jan-2015).
- Lead analyst on study of submarine schedule disruptions and submarine force structure assessments. Presented the findings to senior Navy decision-makers
- Trusted member of force structure modeling team which conducts force-level assessments of Naval assets
- Upgraded modeling capability in force structure resulting in software cost savings. Received Outstanding Service Award (Feb-2011)
- Proactively increased software capability to improve accuracy and speed of map generation with an algorithm change that resulted in quick delivery of analysis to decision makers
0-5 years of experience
- Used and expanded capabilities of the Army’s premier discrete-event, force-on-force model to assess the benefits of technology insertions and influence weapon system design.
- Integrated expert knowledge in military tactics, engineering, statistics, simulation techniques, and communication skills to articulate weapon system design shortfalls & recommended solutions.
- Developed detailed white papers outlining simulation methodologies and assumptions associated with representing future technologies in the battlefield and requirement metrics.
- Used UNIX, PERL, and Microsoft script to organize assess unstructured data.
- Assisted in the verification and validation of the Army future premier combat model (Combat XXI).
- Marketed the Joint Technical Coordination Group munitions effectiveness models.
- Managed small teams comprising of 1-2 co-workers. Scoped effort, establishing priorities, assigning duties, monitoring progress, and presented finds/recommendations.
0-5 years of experience
Developed cost models (Excel) within the intelligence community for IT programs, assessing the life
cycle costs from acquisitions to retirement
- Obtained a Top Secret security clearance/worked with the government intelligence community
- Developed quick turnaround estimates (ROMs) and models with greater detail (I-LCCE)
- Supported IT requirement definitions and data gathering
- Transitioned complex cost estimating tool to run more efficiently and user friendly using Visual
- Created travel/airfare pricing tool in Excel using Visual Basic
0-5 years of experience
- Created and maintained the Army officer’s accession model determining the number of officer accessions required by branch and commissioning source by year, considering Department of the Army policy and the future needs of the Army force structure
- Maintained an officer attrition model using SAS to assist in determining future army officer requirements
- Developed metrics and institutionalized a dashboard to measure a new Army strategic initiative with the purpose of broadening and diversifying the knowledge, skills and abilities of the officer corps
- Researched and briefed recommendations on new approaches and methods for application to major Army programs and policies
- Developed a model that determined the misalignment of assigned officers to Army units
- Conducted queries on a regular basis to answer senior leader questions on a wide variety of issues impacting the Army
0-5 years of experience
Forecasted sales based both on secondary data and on an optimized allocation and deployment of sales force effort for major pharmaceutical firms (Novartis, Roche, HMR, BMS)
- Provided strategic analysis and developed tools for visualizing market opportunities in Brazil
- Acted as liaison between ZS and clients operating in Latin America, helped open Brazilian clientele to firm
- Conducted and created client personnel training sessions in Brazil, Mexico, and the USA
0-5 years of experience
Served as team leader for software development and developed statistical programs using SAS and FORTRAN to analyze Army personnel and financial systems System administrator/programmer for an IBM 9221 mainframe computer running VM/ESA
- Designed large-scale databases for various platforms and applications
- Performed system development lifecycle modeling for a mainframe-based computer network
- Provided technical advice on information systems to the commander of U.S. Army Southern Command during Operation Just Cause
0-5 years of experience
The project involved performing analytical study, financial evaluation, management reporting, business analysis, and project coordination functions with respect to all company operations in progress.
- Used Agile methodology to capture changing requirements of the business and to enhance the development and deliverables for the project including optimization of processes.
- Analyzed multiple business scenarios data with the client staff and end-users using analytics tool.
- Performed financial evaluation of projects and reviewed the projects by investigating its cost, risk, and return.
- Analyzed business operations, systems, and procedures using GAP analysis and made suggestions for how these operations can be improved to meet program goals.
- Performed analyses to support strategic, tactical, and operational decisions.
- Provided Headcount management support, Human Resources analysis, and reporting for recruitment for IT professionals, time and material based project resource allocation.
0-5 years of experience
- Transformed and led the Program for modeling and analyzing FCS, Army Transformation, and Homeland Defense exercises using constructive simulation models. Increased the annual exercise productivity by 16%.
- Led the design and development of multiple defense compliant tactical scenarios that were used in a large number of combat operations analysis efforts and Army Transformation exercises.
- Led multiple major analytical studies in support of the Chief of Staff of the Army and Training and Doctrine Command on the future design of 3500+ person organizations. Managed the contributing efforts of as many as 12 outside agencies concurrently.
- Was the Government lead and provided analytic expertise for Homeland Defense Security exercises.
- Contributed to future army organization studies and modeling of military operations and warfare to elements were doctrinally and tactically sound for current and future operations.
0-5 years of experience
Led in various critical operational test and evaluation programs. Designed operational tests to matrices to maximize data and minimize resources required. Lead analyst for $200M JSS, a multi-tactical data-link command and control program. Conducted Design of Experiments (DOE) that improved opportunity to identify and reduce risk when fixes and mitigation could be accomplished at lower cost. (Clearance: TS/SCI)
- Analysis/collect data of over 1,200 data points for a two week test (on average)
- Developed MS Access database programs to conduct analysis from three different test locations
- Performed analysis of data from collected and evaluated data to prepare formal reports
- Performed ANOVA on test matrices
- Maintained/administered Air Force Network desktop configuration for over 25 users
- Performed operational tests on system’s performance in combat-like environments
- Design of Experiments teaching assistant for AFOTEC test design course assisting 100+ students
0-5 years of experience
Advised audit teams on statistics, sampling techniques, monetary impact policy, and other quantitative issues as needed
- Taught a one-week auditing statistics training course to all auditors in the organization
- Performed training on organization reporting policies and ongoing operations research initiatives
- Prepared samples for four medical fraud investigations, and gave deposition as an expert witness
- Developed simulation of postal mail transport equipment system
- Served as liaison to the client for audit teams whenever quantitative issues arose
- Managed automated audit customer service queue for all quantitative issues
- Rewrote internal monetary impact policy
- Audit Excellence award (2012)
0-5 years of experience
Intelligence subject matter expert
- Used analytical models, simulations, key performance parameters and statistical analysis to analyze trends, develop algorithms for the development of research studies, presentation of findings and/or recommendations while completing studies for the Army Training and Analysis Center.
- Conducted Cost Assessment Program Evaluation Studies (CAPES) and analysis for future systems.
- Modeled programs in UNIX systems to conduct simulations that provided data for manipulation within SQL.
- Determined how future systems should work and how changes in conditions, operations and the environment affected outcomes by using linear models for value streaming.
- Prepared program financial forecasts, monitored actual costs and explained variances to plans and forecasts with bootstrap analytics.
0-5 years of experience
Guided team efforts as the lead cost analyst for several government projects
- Delegated tasks to team members according to skill
- Managed cost estimates for a portfolio of information systems
- Translated technical requirements into costs to formulate costs estimates
- Developed robust cost estimates for information systems using Microsoft Excel and ACE software
- Generated charts and reports using Microsoft Word and POST software
- Presented final estimates & implications to Program Managers and NSA leadership
10+ years of experience
For 6 years was in charge of all computer support for a war-gaming office.
- Personally interacted with the war gamers to determine their computer needs
- Developed over 10,000 lines of COBOL and FORTRAN code for war-gaming.
- Supervised the transfer of the office and all computer equipment, including an RF-shielded enclosure, to a new location
- For the 7 previous designed and coded systems for cost analysis, personnel, budgeting, and administrative support.
0-5 years of experience
- Presented lecture on text mining with an application designed to educate organization on new analytical methods.
- Used R’s TM package for text-mining to analyze and determine trending topics from Army reports.
- Using Excel VBA, developed a user-interactive tool to simulate the ability to provide the necessary manpower (supply) to meet mission need (demand) in potential military conflicts, subject to various rules including: dynamic supply states and policy-dependent decision making.
- Created a user-interactive tool in the R language to perform statistical analyses (ANOVA, others) on the performance of various military units against future scenarios.
- Using Clojure, assisted in the development of a user-interactive tool which stochastically models the occurrence of future military conflicts based on given sample spaces and rules.
- Using Clojure, wrote data-driven code that verifies the integrity of simulation output.
- Received recognition of excellence from senior leader.
0-5 years of experience
- Developed and presented cost estimating plans to management to enable information sharing across the organization
- Independently prepared, documented, and defended Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Independent Government Cost Estimates and Service Cost Positions for advanced technologies that were accurate and repeatable
- Identified programmatic risk by incorporating earned value management techniques to assess the technical, schedule and cost risks
- Modeled parametric cost estimating relationships through data collection and statistical analysis and communicated findings at a higher level
- Performed assessments of producibility and applied learning curve methodologies to production estimates based on historical data and in-house assessments of manufacturing practices
- Evaluated costs associated with implementing performance based logistic strategies for both deployment and sustainment
- Performed technical, schedule and cost analysis for proposal evaluations to support contract negotiations
- Conducted analysis of alternatives and economic analysis studies
- Supported creation of Cost Analysis Requirements Documents (CARD) for an ACAT 1 defense weapon system
- Experience in supporting advanced systems for various Navy sea and air ACAT 1 programs
6-10 years of experience
Ensure Trade details are booked correctly in In house database post trade execution and that trades are settled within proper timelines.
- Oversee efficient trade reconciliations and T+1 and T+3 settlements for Group One securities transaction.
- Work closely with traders, ops, and systems team in order to resolve trade discrepancies.
- Maintain close relationship with client’s back office and clearing firm to perform efficient trade settlement.
- Re-design and manage the automated process of trade reconciliation to accommodate special situation such as Corp actions, earnings, cash distribution, Stock Splits, Dividends, M&A etc.
- Set up Give Up and CMTA documentation for Group One to enable it to trade and clear at different brokers.
- Perform analysis for the root cause of the re-occurring problems.
0-5 years of experience
- Optimized the existing decision making tool using Excel VBA macro, to perform in an efficient way.
- Added functionality to the Coal Forecasting Tool to enhance the company’s strategic planning process.
- Worked with service design unit to lay out solution representation and perform data manipulation.
- Incorporated various operations scenarios and performed project management duties.
- Generated reports using charts and dashboard representations.
0-5 years of experience
- Effectively managed Selected Acquisition Information Management System (SAIMS) reports through an automated system.
- Assisted in design, development and implementation of a division-wide bulletin board type network system for employees.
- Automated Cost Analysis’ validation log, which sped up report generation.
- Performed economic analyses and validations for divisional acquisitions.
- Automated extraction of data for BRAC-related issues.
- Assisted in designing a methodology for prioritizing work packages for the laboratories.
0-5 years of experience
- Analytical support to the command staff of the deployed 82nd Airborne, 4th Brigade, 508th Battalion.
- Created decision models to assist Commanders risk management on behalf of U.S. & Coalition soldiers and Civilians.
- Created atmospheric surveys and analyzed collected data, to identify best practices for U.S. and Coalition forces.
- Verified and Validated collected data in the 82nd Airborne operating areas.
- Centralized data collection and set guidelines for submitting data up the chain of command.
Research Analyst Duties and Responsibilities
Although research analysts can work in a number of fields, most share several core responsibilities:
Analyze Internal Processes One of the central duties of a research analyst, particularly in corporate and organizational settings, is analyzing internal processes to identify areas for improvement. This can encompass a number of different tasks such as analyzing operations, expenditures, and client retention to identifying patterns that indicate potential issues or areas where processes can be improved or modified.
Gather and Interpret Data Research analysts gather data from a wide variety of sources and use statistical methodologies to interpret this information. Research analysts may use a number of different techniques to collect data, including interviews and direct analysis of processes and procedures. Research analysts collect large quantities of data to support their analyses and identify patterns or trends that help them to understand organizational issues and operations.
Develop Data Models In any industry, research analysts also use data modeling software to develop complex data models for use by organizational decision-makers. These models may consider a number of different factors and possibilities and present a variety of possibilities based on different inputs. Research analysts may need to periodically adjust these models based on new or emerging data, which can skew results and provide further insight.
Prepare Reports Most research analysts also prepare reports and presentations for management and other decision-makers. While the exact content and nature of these reports depends largely upon the field in which the research analyst works, they will generally contain a summary of the analyst’s findings and interpretation of their data. Research analysts also present data models to illustrate the impact of this data on operations and performance, and draw conclusions about potential issues and opportunities.
Provide Recommendations to Management Finally, research analysts may work closely with executive leadership and management personnel to provide recommendations and guidance. Within some organizations, research analysts play more of a consulting role, using data analysis and modeling to directly guide the organization’s activities and ensure sound decision-making. Additionally, management may request that research analysts gather data related to a particular issue.
Research Analyst Skills and Qualifications
Research analysts conduct rigorous data analysis to support decision-making in a wide variety of corporate, academic, and institutional settings. Most workers in this role have at least a bachelor’s degree and the following skills:
- Analytical skills – research analysts should have excellent data assessment skills and need to be able to use advanced data analysis tools and techniques to conduct research
- Mathematical skills – this role also requires excellent mathematical skills, since research analysts derive insights from multiple data sources to develop models and provide advice to decision-makers
- Data modeling skills – research analysts use a variety of data modeling techniques, and should be able to prepare reports and presentations that present useful and actionable data
- Team collaboration – research analysts work across teams to support organizational activities and operations, so they should be strong collaborators and coordinators
- Problem-solving skills – research analysts also need effective problem-solving skills in order to devise and enact solutions to companies’ and organizations’ problems or potential issues
- Communication skills – effective written and verbal communication are both central to this role, since research analysts need to prepare reports and deliver presentations to decision-makers
Research Analyst Education and Training
Research analysts can find employment after successfully completing a bachelor’s degree, although most companies tend to prefer candidates with advanced degrees. Because research analysts can work in a number of fields, specific areas of study can vary. Fields such as economics, mathematics, and statistics are particularly valuable, as is some familiarity with data modeling and analysis tools. There are many opportunities for on-the-job training in this role as well as research analysts improve their methodologies and learn advanced techniques.
Research Analyst Salary and Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) separates research analysts into several different categories. According to the BLS, market research analysts earned a median annual salary of $63,230 as of May 2017, with the highest-paid 10 percent earning more than $122,770 per year and the lowest-paid 10 percent earning less than $34,510 per year. Operations research analysts earned a median annual salary of $81,390, with the highest-paid 10 percent earning more than $134,470 and the lowest-paid 10 percent earning less than $45,270. The BLS expects employment in both of these fields to grow at a faster-than-average rate (23 percent for market research analysts and 27 percent for operations research analysts) between 2016 and 2026.
Helpful Resources
We searched the web and found several helpful resources if you’d like to learn more about working as a research analyst:
“Advice on How to Become a Research Analyst” – read this blog post to learn about the skills and qualities that research analysts should focus on to enhance their employment prospects and add value for potential employers.
Qualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation by Sharan B. Merriam and Elizabeth J. Tisdell – this book explores tools and methodologies for conducting qualitative research and analyzing data.
Insights Association – this professional organization provides research analysts with access to industry news and information, professional development resources, and opportunities to connect with other research and analytics professionals.
New Methods of Market Research and Analysis by G. Scott Erickson – this book focuses on market research but contains information on data gathering and analytics that can benefit research analysts in any field.
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