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Dayton, OH

$91K - $108K/yr

SierTeK Ltd. is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to support an opportunity at Wright Patterson AFB, OH . PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE AT SIERTEK.COM/CAREERS Position Overview Section ...

Operations Research Analyst

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$106K - $125K/yr

In this position, the Operations Research Analyst will support Space Safari and its portfolio of special projects, including Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) missions. The selected candidate will ...

Operations Research Analyst*

Dayton, OH · On-site

$91K - $108K/yr

SierTeK Ltd. is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to support an opportunity at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE AT SIERTEK.COM/CAREERS Position Overview SectionThe ...

Operations Research Analyst

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$100K - $118K/yr

Team Peerless is currently seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join our Enhanced Modeling and Simulation (M&S) development team. Youll work alongside a diverse group of software engineers and ...

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How much do aviation operation research analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for aviation operation research analyst in the United States is $102,462.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an aviation operation research analyst?

Aviation Operation Research Analysts are professionals who use mathematical, statistical, and analytical methods to help solve complex problems in the aviation industry. They work to optimize flight schedules, resource allocations, safety protocols, and logistics for airlines, airports, and air traffic management. Their work helps improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance safety in aviation operations. These analysts often collaborate with engineers, managers, and IT specialists to develop models and recommend data-driven solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an aviation operation research analyst?

To thrive as an Aviation Operation Research Analyst, you need strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills, typically supported by a degree in operations research, mathematics, engineering, or a related field. Proficiency with statistical analysis tools, simulation software, and data visualization platforms such as MATLAB, Python, or R is often required. Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills help translate complex findings into actionable recommendations for diverse stakeholders. These abilities are crucial for optimizing aviation operations, improving efficiency, and ensuring informed, data-driven decision-making in a highly regulated industry.

What are some common challenges aviation operation research analysts face when implementing data-driven solutions in airline operations?

Aviation Operation Research Analysts often encounter challenges such as integrating data from multiple sources, managing large and complex datasets, and ensuring data accuracy and timeliness. Collaborating with cross-functional teams—including pilots, maintenance crews, and IT specialists—can also present communication and coordination hurdles. Additionally, analysts must translate complex analytical findings into actionable recommendations that are understandable for non-technical stakeholders, ensuring their solutions align with operational goals and regulatory requirements.

What is the difference between Aviation Operation Research Analyst vs Air Traffic Controller?

AspectAviation Operation Research AnalystAir Traffic Controller
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in operations research, aviation, or related field; certifications like CAP or PMPHigh school diploma or equivalent; FAA certification and training
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, data analysis, modeling, and simulationControl towers, airports, high-stress environments
Employer & Industry UsageAirlines, government agencies, consulting firmsAirports, FAA, military
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on optimizing aviation operations through analysisFocuses on managing air traffic and ensuring safety

While both roles are vital in aviation, Aviation Operation Research Analysts analyze data to improve efficiency, whereas Air Traffic Controllers manage real-time aircraft movements. The roles differ in work environment, credentials, and daily tasks but are interconnected within the aviation industry.

What are popular job titles related to Aviation Operation Research Analyst jobs?

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Infographic showing various Aviation Operation Research Analyst job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $102,462 per year, or $49.3 per hour.

Operations Research Analyst

Charlotte, NC

ProSidian Consulting
Business Schools and Computer and Management Training • 11 - 50 employees

$92K - $108K/yr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Conduct research on consumer financial behavior, knowledge, attitudes, and experiences using methods such as focus groups, surveys, and interviews.

  • Analyze and compile research findings into comprehensive reports for the Research Team.

  • Support field tests and ongoing monitoring of new tools, strategies, and messages to educate consumers.


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices.  We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.  With a reputation for its strong CONUS/OCONUS practice spanning six solution areas, ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Human Capital.

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value.

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks an Operations Research Analyst (Contract Contingent) in Charlotte, NC / Washington, DC / Remote to support an engagement for agency of the United States government responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector. 

The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to understand and improve consumer financial decision-making skills by researching consumer financial behavior, knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and experiences, developing innovative approaches to help consumers make better-informed financial decisions, and analyze and study the effectiveness of financial education approaches.

Operations Research Analyst Candidates shall work to support requirements for PR0001 Program Support and conduct research on consumer behavior, knowledge, attitudes, and experiences in order to better understand consumer financial decision-making. The Operations Research Analyst will provide in-depth research of consumer financial behavior and financial education using focus groups, surveys, and interviews and compile that research into comprehensive reports to be delivered to other members of the Research Team.

The Operations Research Analyst is responsible for:

  • Conducting in-depth research using statistical analysis, models, tables, and other methods to better understand consumer financial decision-making and ways consumers make those decisions
  • Supporting field tests of newly-developed tools and strategies to better educate consumers
  • Conducting on-going monitoring and research activities throughout the development and implementation of new tools, strategies, and messages to educate consumers
  • Providing analysis of the overall project to support the Research Team's report(s)
Qualifications

The Operations Research Analyst shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position.  Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required: Master's degree or  equivalent from an accredited college or university in a relevant field with at least 3 years of experience with demonstrated understanding of conducting applied social science or educational research, survey research, and sampling.

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in a relevant field or related subject.
  • At least 3 years of experience providing survey research, sampling, descriptive and inferential statistical analysis.
  • Experience in data collection, analysis, and written reports summarizing data collected.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively both individually and as a member of a team.
  • Candidate must have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to propose possible resolutions to complex managerial or operational problems.
  • Demonstrated expertise in knowledge management.
  • Demonstrated proactivity, attention to detail, working within deadlines, and ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, English verbal, written, editing, research, and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

TRAVEL:  Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.  LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at the Charlotte, NC / Washington, DC / Remote

  • U.S.  Citizenship Required
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
  • Advanced Data Analytics (Time series regressions, knowledge of how to apply appropriate statistical models to each job task)
Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools -  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

 ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

  • Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
  • Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
  • Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
  • Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
  • Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
  • Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
  • ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
  • Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
  • Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
  • Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the "I Hire Military" Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"  - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

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About ProSidian Consulting

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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