[Hiring] Operations Research and Industrial Engineerin @COBEC INC

Role Description

This position will support efforts for FAA’s scheduling and staffing systems, ensuring compliance and robust security across cloud-based and on-premise systems. This role supports the Resource Optimization Division (ALA-100) in maintaining the integrity and security of critical tools and staffing models. The selected candidate will mathematically formulate the staffing problem(s) and use a solver like CPLEX to find an optimal or near-optimal staffing plan. Operations research, industrial engineering, or analytics modeling experience is required.

Qualifications

• 15+ equivalent years of experience in government cybersecurity management.
• Specific experience with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is required.
• A Master’s degree or Ph.D. may count for additional years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Math, Operations Research, or Finance.
• Master’s degree a plus.

Requirements

• High level of proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project and other MS Office Products.
• Strong analytical background and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive experience in cybersecurity and A&A processes.
• Deep knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Strong understanding of cloud security and data protection strategies.
• Python/R/Excel Solver/CPLEX/Gurobi experience.
• Experience with Workforce Planning tools, optimization modeling and advanced analytics.

Benefits

• Remote work option available.
• Salary range: $100- $140k.
• Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company.

Company Description

Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a “people first” mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders and our people.

The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes a person’s abilities and skills that align with our values (Relationships, Leadership, Passion, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork, Diversity, Commitment, & Respect) are the most important drivers for success in this role.

In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude.