Senior Operations Research Analyst – Modeling and Simulation

• Lead Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) efforts supporting J8 requirements
• Plan analytical campaigns based on Joint Staff priorities
• Contribute to modeling and simulation architecture development
• Oversee execution of complex analysis plans
• Manage analytical staff and coordinate teams of analysts
• Support modeling, simulation, and analysis of Blue and Red weapons systems, platforms, sensors, and networks within OSD-approved scenarios
• Use simulation tools, MATLAB, and statistical methods to analyze system trade-offs and predict capability utility across mission threads
• Develop system performance metrics providing actionable insights to government customers and decision-makers
• Engage customers to define requirements, establish assumptions, set expectations and timelines, and document key findings
• Identify critical Blue and Red model elements and manage model development or procurement
• Work with Service organizations and Intelligence Community partners to obtain data for J8 modeling
• Collaborate with FFRDCs, vendors, Intelligence Community elements, and other organizations to build authoritative models
• Prepare analytical reports and presentation materials and brief technical findings to government leadership
• Travel as required to engage with the MS&A community of interest
• Mentor and integrate junior analysts into analysis plans
• Analyze environmental data and assess impacts on real-world platforms and sensors
• Apply advanced statistical methods to improve system capability effectiveness
• Lead development of standard operating procedures and implement QA/QC processes
• Communicate complex technical methods and findings to internal teams and customers
• Develop presentations for technical audiences through Flag-level decision-makers
• Evaluate and apply emerging artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to improve analytical processes

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SSBI
• 10 or more years of documented, relevant experience conducting DoW MS&A
• Bachelor's degree in operations research or a related field
• At least 24 semester hours in operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, computer science, engineering, political science, intelligence, foreign or international relations, or national security studies
• Familiarity with campaign-level and mission-level modeling and simulation applications and techniques
• Familiarity with AFSIM, STORM, EADSIM, STK, Naval Simulation System (NSS), and similar vendor-developed systems
• Experience with MATLAB, SAS JMP, Python, or Perl
• Demonstrated experience in test design and planning, data collection, and data analysis
• Knowledge of test and evaluation processes and activities
• Knowledge of parametric and non-parametric statistics, data reduction and decomposition, data analysis techniques, measures of performance and effectiveness, confidence intervals, computer-based analytical tools, and survey test and evaluation methods
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to engage effectively with the Joint Staff and technical stakeholders across the DoW

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) with a focus on developing analytical campaigns, managing teams, and applying advanced statistical methods. Proficient in using simulation tools and programming languages to provide actionable insights and support decision-making for government customers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Modeling, Simulation, And Analysis (MS&A)
• MATLAB
• Statistical Methods
• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Data Analysis Techniques

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Operations Research
• Data Collection
• Test Design And Planning
• Parametric And Non-Parametric Statistics
• Measures Of Performance And Effectiveness
• Computer-Based Analytical Tools
• Artificial Intelligence Techniques
• Machine Learning Techniques
• Campaign-Level Modeling
• Mission-Level Simulation

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication
• Team Management
• Customer Engagement
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance With SSBI

Industry Keywords

• Joint Staff
• Intelligence Community
• DoW
• National Security Studies
• Test And Evaluation Processes

Tools & Technologies

• AFSIM
• STORM
• EADSIM
• STK
• Naval Simulation System (NSS)
• SAS JMP
• Python
• Perl