Cyber Operations Research Scientist (TS/SCI)

Accenture Federal Services; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 126,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks mission-focused professionals to support the Joint Staff and CNMF in planning, execution, and analysis of full spectrum cyber operations. The team develops metrics, maintains MOPs/MOEs, and provides critical research and executive briefs to leadership.

The role emphasizes operational assessments, coordination across directorates, and applying rigorous analysis to inform strategic decisions for national security missions.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with 12+ years in Operational Research and Analysis.
• MS/MA with 10+ years of OR/analysis experience.
• PhD with 7+ years of OR/analysis experience.
• HS diploma with 16+ years of experience in related fields.
• CJCS JPME II or equivalent joint education program required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and update metrics to assess operational performance and effectiveness.
• Incorporate metrics into a strategic assessment process.
• Maintain a repository of indicators such as MOPs and MOEs.
• Continuously monitor and provide updates on operation progress.
• Evaluate an operation using indicators relative to mission objectives.
• Coordinate with client Directorates to integrate outputs into assessments.
• Conduct analysis in context of operations to inform decision makers.
• Derive approaches to form successful operational assessments programs.
• Provide Technical Research, Executive Summaries, and support Planning Design and Briefs.

Skills

Operational Research

Joint Operations Planning

Metrics Analysis

TS/SCI Clearance

Education

BA/BS degree

MS/MA degree

PhD degree

High school diploma

Job description

Accenture Federal Services seeks mission-focused professionals to support the Joint Staff and CNMF in planning, execution, and analysis of full spectrum cyber operations. The team develops metrics, maintains MOPs/MOEs, and provides critical research and executive briefs to leadership.

The role emphasizes operational assessments, coordination across directorates, and applying rigorous analysis to inform strategic decisions for national security missions.