CETS: Operations Research Systems Analysis Tech Advisor

Barbaricum; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor supporting federal customers in Defense and National Security. We deliver technical expertise across the program lifecycle, from system design to risk management, working with Government and industry partners.

The Operations Research Analyst Tech Advisor will apply rigorous analysis and program management to advance DoD initiatives. Join a team that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and mission-driven results, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Senior level: 10 years of experience.
• Journeyman: 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering, technical assistance, and SME support for Government programs.
• Support program, project, and business management activities for technical objectives.
• Assist with acquisition planning, documentation, and lifecycle execution.
• Apply systems engineering to translate requirements into system designs and verify mission needs.
• Conduct analyses, trade studies, and risk assessments to support decisions.
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities across engineering, acquisition, logistics, cybersecurity, IT, IA, procurement, and finance.
• Prepare technical briefings, reports, and executive‑level presentations for stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison among Government organizations, contractors, and industry partners.

Skills

Systems engineering

Acquisition support

Program management

Technical advisor

Job description

CETS: Operations Research Systems Analysis Tech Advisor

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.

Headquartered in Washington, DC’s historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation’s most complex and rewarding challenges. Join our team.

Barbaricum is seeking an Operations Research Analyst Technical Advisor at the Senior and Journeyman level to provide systems engineering, technical assistance, program management, and acquisition support for Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The successful candidate will deliver technical expertise across the program lifecycle, supporting system design, requirements development, project execution, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and mission-critical initiatives. This position requires a collaborative professional capable of working with Government, military, industry, and cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that support complex defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering, technical assistance, and subject matter expertise in support of Government programs, projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Support program, project, and business management activities to ensure successful execution of technical and operational objectives.
• Assist with acquisition planning, documentation, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Apply systems engineering principles to develop operational concepts, translate requirements into system designs, manage technical interfaces, and verify that solutions meet mission requirements.
• Conduct technical analyses, engineering assessments, and trade studies to support program decision‑making and technology integration.
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation strategies, and provide recommendations to improve project performance, quality, and efficiency.
• Evaluate existing processes, procedures, and quality control methodologies and recommend improvements that enhance program execution and operational effectiveness.
• Manage and coordinate technical projects, system integration efforts, testing and evaluation activities, and rapid capability development initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, reports, white papers, and executive‑level presentations for Government leadership and program stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison among Government organizations, contractors, industry partners, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities involving engineering, acquisition, logistics, cybersecurity, information technology (IT), information assurance (IA), procurement, finance, and administrative support.
• Support technical documentation development, editing, and quality assurance to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Government standards.
• Develop training materials, user guides, and instructional content to support Government programs and facilitate knowledge transfer.
• Participate in program reviews, technical interchange meetings, working groups, and design reviews while tracking action items and providing status updates.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance program quality, reduce risk, improve efficiency, and strengthen mission outcomes.
• Perform additional systems engineering and technical support duties as required to meet evolving Government mission requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Senior level: 10 years of experience
• Journeyman: 5 years of experience

EEO Commitment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.