Associate Operations Research Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks an Associate Operations Research Analyst at Offutt AFB, NE. You will support DoD NC3 system analyses, develop MBSE models, and analyze performance and mission effectiveness.

The role requires data collection, modeling, and presenting analytic findings to customers. Ideal candidates hold a technical bachelor’s degree and have 0–2 years of experience in systems engineering and modeling.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• Full-time onsite at Offutt AFB, NE.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university.
• 0–2 years’ experience with systems engineering methods, tools, and processes.
• 0–2 years’ experience using Modeling and Simulation software to represent physical systems.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams by evaluating performance, resilience, and mission effectiveness of DoD programs and NC3 systems.
• Assist with data collection, specification reviews, and MBSE model development.
• Engage in modeling and simulation activities to examine operational scenarios and assess system behavior.
• Post-process and interpret modeling outputs to identify risks and insights.
• Prepare technical presentations and reports communicating findings to customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Modeling and Simulation

MBSE familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering, physical science, operations research, data science

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

Sparks EA

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

The Strategic Systems Analysis Group (SSAG) supports government and private sector strategic planning, decision making, and program management. SSAG integrates deep client knowledge, advanced analytics, and subject matter expertise to provide timely and objective technical, operational, programmatic, acquisition, and policy analysis. SSAG is hiring for a full-time Associate Operations Research Analyst at HQ USSTRATCOM, Offutt AFB, NE.

Responsibilities

The Associate Operations Research Analyst supports project teams by contributing to analytical efforts that evaluate the performance, resilience, and mission effectiveness of Department of War programs and Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) systems. In this role, the analyst assists with data collection, specification reviews, and the development of system-of-systems models of NC3 architectures using commercial and proprietary Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools. The position participates in modeling and simulation activities designed to examine operational scenarios and assess system behavior, mission assurance, and performance trends. The analyst performs post-processing and interpretation of modeling outputs to identify risks, operational insights, and key performance metrics. This role also helps prepare technical presentations, written reports, and other deliverables that communicate analytical findings and recommendations to customers. Additionally, the analyst engages in customer meetings and briefings, providing analytic support and contributing to discussions related to NC3 modeling, simulation results, and system-of-systems analysis.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance for work at Offutt AFB.
• Must be able to work full-time (5 days/week) onsite at Offutt Air Force Base (AFB).
• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, engineering, physical science, operations research, data science, or a related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• 0-2 years’ experience with systems engineering methods, tools, and processes.
• 0-2 years’ experience using Modeling and Simulation software to represent physical systems and conduct statistical analysis.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience conducting analysis for the DoW.
• Experience supporting NC3 or Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) system-of-systems analysis, including mission-level modeling and operational assessments.
• Experience with MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, MagicDraw, Sparks EA).
• Experience with MBSE languages and frameworks (SysML, UML, UAF, or UPDM).
• Experience using Python, “R”, or other programming languages.
• Experience using data visualization software (e.g., Tableau).