Operations Research​/Systems Analyst; ORSA), Senior

Operations Research/Systems Analyst (ORSA), Senior

Job Category :
Business Analysis

Requisition Number : OPERA
003486

• Posted :
  September 16, 2026
• Full-Time

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USfalconis seekingan
Operations Research/Systems Analyst (ORSA), Senior
to supportUSSTRATCOMat Offutt AFB,NE
.

JOB

SUMMARY:

The ORSAapplies advanced quantitative methods and operations research techniques to resolve complex analytical problems in direct support of USSTRATCOM's campaign and risk assessment mission. The selected candidate will originate new analytical methodologies, lead cross-discipline study teams, and produce decision-quality insights for senior leadership.

• Apply a wide range of operations research methods and techniques to define, structure, and resolve complex analytical problems in support of USSTRATCOM campaign and risk assessment objectives.
• Demonstrateexpertisein quantitative techniques and methods — including optimization, simulation, statistical modeling, and system dynamics — to develop, adapt,modify, and apply models that address organizational challenges.
• Participate actively in cross-discipline study teams, collaborating with planners, intelligence analysts, data scientists, and subject matter experts to deliver integrated, actionable insight.
• Originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies to address complex organizational challenges across USSTRATCOM mission areas, including Strategic Deterrence, Nuclear Operations, and Global Strike assessments.
• Execute projects and studies within established financial and time constraints, producing quality deliverables on schedule.
• Develop andutilizeappropriate data collection techniques — including survey design, structured elicitation, and automated data extraction — to support analysis, modeling, and senior leader decision-making.
• Apply Python and R for quantitative analysis, statistical computation, and model prototyping.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Agile methodologies, including contributing to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Produce graduate-level quality briefings and written reports presenting analytical findings to senior leadership; respond to technical questions onmethodologyand results.
• Collaborate with the USSTRATCOM J7 assessment team, Joint Staff, and interagency partners on matters requiring quantitative analytical support.

• Minimum 10 years of experience applying a wide range of operations research methods and techniques.
• Demonstratedexpertisein quantitative techniques used to develop, adapt,modify, and apply models to resolve complex problems or define alternative solutions.
• Experienceparticipatingin study teams and collaborating across disciplines to deliver actionable insight.
• Proven ability to originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies to address complex organizational challenges.
• Experience executing projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.
• Skilled in developing andutilizingappropriate data collection techniques to support analysis, modeling, and decision-making.
• Proficiency in Python and R for quantitative analysis, modeling, and statistical computation.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including contributing to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.

• Direct experience supporting USSTRATCOM assessments, exercises, or strategic deterrence analysis.
• Experience with the Joint Risk Assessment Methodology (JRAM) and related OR frameworks (Bayesian networks, System Dynamics,Vensim).
• Familiarity with MAVEN Smart Systems, Tableau, or Power BI for model output visualization.
• Experience with Machine Learning model development and AI/ML pipeline design.
• Prior work in or with USSTRATCOM J7 assessment…