Job Information
Akima Operations Research Scientist in Orlando, Florida
Overview
Work Where it Matters
Lockwood Hills, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Lockwood Hills, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders , Lockwood Hills provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers , Lockwood Hills delivers mission critical support services for federal, civilian, and military operations around the world.
As a Lockwood Hills employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Job Summary:
Lockwood Hills is seeking an Operations Research Scientist to work collaboratively as part of the diversified Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative team. The Operations Research Scientist plays a critical role within the Human Centered Design (HCD) team with responsibilities across all aspects of the cloud-based product development lifecycle including managing requirements, designing, developing, and testing digital solutions supporting military and civilian workforces interfacing with DoD enterprise applications.
Lockwood Hills is looking an Operations Research Scientist to work in Orlando, FL. As an Operations Research Scientist specializing in cloud-based training applications within the Human Centered Design team, you will serve as integralmemberof the project team.The position requires extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams to create and manage scalable, secure, and efficient applications for DoD training partners and educational institutions. The HCD team provides expertise in areas of human centered user interface/user experience (UI/UX) design, capabilities-based test and evaluation, learning engineering, learning science and data science. The HCD team works closely with Engineering and Project Management within the broader Research and Development department. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Supports the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation phases for learning ecosystem–the modern, technological infrastructure required to supportthe delivery of digital learning and the optimization of learner datausageacrossthe enterprise– design and development.
Performs applied research and research-to-practice translation of learning science.
Supports the planning, design and conductof design research, as well asimpact studiesfocused on stakeholder key performance measures.
Advises on training/education evaluations
Records test data and prepare reports, summaries, and charts that interpret test results.
Communicates scientific and technical information through oral briefings and written documents.
Collaborates with HCD and Engineering team members, as well as external vendors in defining and sharing requirements.
Typically resolves complex problems or problems where precedent may not exist.
Often leads the work of project teams; may formally train junior staff; works independently with minimal guidance
Contributes to process improvements.
Balances priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Provides scientific and technical guidance and coordination among internal teams and IPT members.
Requires management skills, experience with quality control, strong time-management and administration skills, and strong detail- oriented organizational.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's or Ph.D. degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Industrial / Organizational Psychology or a related field and 2 years of experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience.
Proficiency in mathematical modeling, optimization, and simulation.
Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products/services or processes.
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within Human Centered Design
Desired Qualifications:
Experience or familiarity with:
Requirements Management
Cloud Platforms: AWS (Amazon Web Services)
Data Analysis: Investigating and interpreting data for decision-making.
UI/UX design principles
Data Science
Agile/Scrum development processes
Jira/Confluence
Vizio
Posted Salary Range
110,000-125,000
Benefits Information
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
Job: Engineering/Design
Travel: None
Organization: Lockwood Hills Federal
Clearance: Able to Obtain Secret
Work Type: Remote
Remote: Yes
ReqID: 2024-12002