Senior Operations Research Analyst

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Senior Operations Research Analyst

Open Date: 10/05/26

Close Date: 10/20/26

Salary: $131,428.00 per year

Job Type: Regular

Location: Valley View Campus, 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas

For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at [email protected].

FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Monday, October 19th, 2026. WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

The ideal candidate has experience with water operations, asset and maintenance management, and operational data analysis. They are skilled in using SCADA, maintenance management systems, Power BI, Aveva Historian, and enterprise databases to develop reports, dashboards, and actionable insights. They excel at collaborating across departments, analyzing trends, forecasting operational data, and presenting recommendations to support operational and asset-management decisions.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience conducting user acceptance testing (UAT) of new or upgraded software programs in a development environment is highly desirable.

INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under direction, conducts difficult and complex analyses of management and operational problems and issues and formulates models of problems for solution using technology tools or other methods; evaluates varied data from multiple sources; applies analytical methods, modeling and simulation techniques and formulae; develops alternative approaches to optimize operational functions; may supervise the work of a small team of professional and technical staff; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Senior Operations Research Analyst is an advanced class in the operations research and management sciences. An incumbent performs complex operations research and analysis leading to the design of optimized operational systems and processes, such as reliability centered maintenance programs and capital replacement programs based on condition assessments and life-cycle evaluations. An incumbent works with engineers and operational staff in defining operational issues and problems; breaks down issues into component parts; acquires relevant data from varied sources and uses appropriate statistical, analytical and decision tools to develop workable methods and solutions that meet desired criteria. A Senior Operations Research Analyst formulates long-term plans and economic forecasts in such areas as strategic asset management. Work requires a high degree of professional judgment, the exercise of initiative and creativity and sensitivity to the interrelationships among assessment factors. Assignments are typically received in broad outline form and results are reviewed for overall quality and results.

Senior Operations Research Analyst is distinguished from other analytical classes by specialization in the use of analytical methods and tools in the development of optimized operational systems and processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Plans, organizes and conducts complex operations and management studies in accordance with accepted operations research principles and methods; defines research problems and challenges, breaks down research issues into component parts and uses information-gathering processes to ensure quality, integrity and relevance of data obtained for analysis; determines analytical methods and appropriate modeling and simulation techniques; assesses alternatives based on differing assumptions; makes recommendations on appropriate courses of action; presents findings and recommendations to management.

Draws data from multiple operational and financial sources; interprets conflicting and ambiguous data, refines data capture techniques to improve data quality and ensures valid, relevant data to reach sound conclusions; defines data requirements and develops and participates in implementation of asset management data storage solutions; participates in development of assumptions regarding operational conditions and assessment factors and development of condition asset standards; assesses the interrelationships between operating and environmental conditions for developing predictive and reliability-centered maintenance programs; develops economic and fiscal forecasts and alternatives based on results of analysis; uses results of analysis and participates in the formulation of long-term asset management strategies and life-cycle models for facilities repair and replacement decision-making; drafts a variety of written materials, including plans, position papers, research reports and other documents.

Plans, administers and may supervise processes, procedures and initiatives applicable to assigned program responsibilities; develops and recommends strategies and approaches in areas of assigned responsibility.

Plans, conducts and analyzes the results of best practice studies to evaluate industry asset management practices as well as operational methods and performance in designated areas; presents findings and implications to department/division managers and staff; gathers data and participates in benchmarking studies conducted by other agencies and organizations.

Performs a variety of difficult and sensitive management analyses and research studies; generates statistical data for engineering and operational staff; assists engineering and other staff in the development of project contracts.

May plan, organize, supervise and evaluate the performance of a small team of professional staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; recommends compensation and provides other rewards to recognize performance; subject to management concurrence, takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with D