Operations Research​/Systems Analysis SME

• Posted 28-Sep-2026 (CST)
• Full Time
• TS/SCI
• Medical, Dental Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement

The Garrett Group (TGG) is in search of an Operations Research/Systems Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME) to play a pivotal role in assisting USSTRATCOM with informed decision-making processes. This role aims to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance by applying advanced analytical techniques to intricate mission challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and gather pertinent and timely data, deviations, and waivers from operational HQ elements.
• Utilize various database, analytical, and visualization tools to facilitate assessment execution.
• Conduct follow-up data collection via surveys and questionnaires to discern reasons for identified issues.
• Generate reports and presentations to align findings with ongoing assessment efforts or disseminate assessment results.
• Participate in and aid the development and management of assessment Communities of Interest (COIs).
• Provide critical review of documents and develop additional assessments as necessary to address internal and external tasking.
• Support Command Assessment staff during Command Exercises.
• Offer analysis, perspective, and assessments to aid USSTRATCOM's compliance with Joint Staff and OSD Strategic Assessment requirements, which often involve intensive data collection and in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis.

In support of Strategic Assessments, the ORSA Analyst shall:

• Provide critical analyses of Joint Staff and OSD products to USSTRATCOM leadership.
• Support risk analysis for strategic assessments.
• Develop, implement, and instantiate risk assessment models and processes.
• Maintain and utilize various database, analytical, and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, R).
• Interpret modeling and simulation results to inform risk assessment and mitigation.
• Aid in modeling and simulation data management.
• Conduct follow-up data collection through the development and distribution of surveys and questionnaires.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Operations Research/Systems Analysis SMEs must possess a minimum of 7 years of experience in a broad spectrum of operations research methods and techniques.
• Additional qualifications include critical thinking skills, effective communication (written and verbal), strong organizational abilities, familiarity with USSTRATCOM, and at least 2 years' experience conducting mission analysis.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Understanding of statistical and qualitative data modeling.
• Proficiency in writing models in Python or similar languages.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and libraries.
• Experience with relational databases and implementing models in production environments.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes, setting up and tuning large language models, and cloud-based services.
• Ability to query data using web-based APIs and utilize JSON data format.

** The Garrett Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.