Senior Operations Research Analyst
Aether Aerospace
Newport News, VA · $175k–$190k a year · Posted November 8, 2026
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About the job
...simulation studies assessing military capabilities and mission outcomes over a six-month effort in support of a commercial client. The analyst will develop study methodologies, establish measures, design comparative cases, analyze simulation results, and translate findings...