Analyst, Operations III

Company Overview

Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.

Position Overview

The Operations Analyst III provides operations research expertise to support cybersecurity-related modeling, simulation, decision analysis, and mission-focused assessments for Navy control systems. This role delivers advanced analytical techniques to evaluate system performance, quantify risk, optimize processes, and inform strategic decision-making for complex technical and operational environments. Remote support is authorized, with potential CONUS/OCONUS travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced operations research analyses using mathematical modeling, simulation, statistical techniques, and optimization methods to support cybersecurity missions and engineering decisions.
• Develop, refine, and execute models that evaluate system behavior, mission dependencies, threat vectors, and control system vulnerabilities.
• Perform mission thread analysis, risk assessments, and scenario-based modeling to identify operational impacts and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Generate analytical products such as decision briefs, performance evaluations, trade-off studies, and optimization recommendations for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, system architects, and program stakeholders to integrate analytical findings into technical and operational planning.
• Apply quantitative methods to evaluate the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls, resource allocation, system resiliency, and operational readiness.
• Document research methodologies, assumptions, data sources, and results in clear, defensible technical reports.
• Ensure all analyses align with Navy policies, program objectives, and established quality and security standards.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, Physics, or Mathematics; Master's degree in Operations Research or Mathematics preferred
• Ten (10) years of professional experience in operations research, applying advanced quantitative methods to complex technical or operational problems.
• Proficiency in operations research techniques including modeling, simulation, optimization, decision analysis, and statistical methods.
• Experience conducting mission analysis, risk evaluations, system performance assessments, or similar analytical studies.
• Ability to translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations and executive-level briefings.
• Strong technical writing skills for producing high-quality reports and analytic documentation.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with DoD or Navy operational environments is preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Clearance Requirements

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Work Location: United States - Remote

• Our company prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
• If the position is remote or hybrid, you may periodically work from a Pantheon Data office location or client site.
• If this position is assigned to a Pantheon Data office location or client site, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for specific client requirements.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is up to $69,821. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits Overview

We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity.In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at https://pantheon-data.com/careers/

Pantheon Data Important Information

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Team at Recruiting@pantheon-data.com or by phone (571) 363-4020.

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