Quantitative Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in management and technology consulting for Federal Government modernization. We provide tailored solutions in Program & Project Management, Strategic Planning, and IT Operations.

Position Description

We seek a skilled Quantitative Analyst to execute computational models, conduct quantitative analysis, and communicate findings to senior stakeholders. This role emphasizes optimization modeling, operations research, and data-driven analysis supporting defense resource allocation and program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and data validation to support strategic portfolio reviews and program evaluations
• Execute and interpret optimization models using GAMS and similar tools to support evidence-based decision making
• Manipulate model parameters to fine-tune outputs, explore solution spaces, and evaluate sensitivity to key assumptions
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and refined data models to communicate findings and meet client analytical requirements
• Optimize data pipelines to improve integrity, query performance, and analysis turnaround time
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, modeling teams, and government clients to validate assumptions and refine approaches

Required Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance
• Bachelor of Science in STEM with modeling, simulation, and computational methods experience (Alternate: Associate's + 3 years or High School + 5 years)
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming (Python, R, MATLAB, Java, C++, or C#)
• Familiarity with optimization concepts and mathematical modeling; ability to run models, interpret outputs, and adjust parameters
• Strong analytical skills; ability to translate complex technical results into actionable insights
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams

Desired Qualifications

• Master of Science in STEM (Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related field)
• Experience with GAMS or similar optimization platforms (CPLEX, Gurobi, AMPL, Pyomo)
• Understanding of linear programming, integer programming, mixed-integer programming, network optimization, and constraint-based optimization
• Experience with analytical methods (statistics, differential equations, linear algebra, Monte Carlo, stochastic processes) and simulation techniques (discrete event, agent-based, network, Markov processes)

ThinkTek LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. ThinkTek offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available.