DoD Cyber Defense Ops Research Specialist

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Operations Research Specialist to support DoD Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) at Fort Meade, MD. You will conduct operational research, apply statistical and simulation methods, and develop decision support models for resource allocation to strengthen cyber posture.

You will work with a Data Science Team on ASOM-aligned analysis across tactical to strategic levels, identifying vulnerabilities and operational trends to inform decision-making and improve commander situational

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD.
• Strong background in operations research methodologies.
• Experience with simulation and optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Knowledge of DoD planning processes.
• Experience with decision analysis frameworks.
• U.S Citizenship required.
• DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational research on cyber defense scenarios.
• Utilize statistical, mathematical, and simulation methods for planning support.
• Perform ASOM-aligned analysis to support tactical through strategic levels.
• Identify operational trends, root causes, and systemic vulnerabilities.
• Develop decision support models for resource allocation.
• Produce analytic findings that strengthen DODIN cyber posture.

Skills

Operations research

Simulation techniques

Decision analysis

DoD planning processes

Education

PhD

MS/MA

BS/BA

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Peraton is seeking an Operations Research Specialist to support DoD Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) at Fort Meade, MD. You will conduct operational research, apply statistical and simulation methods, and develop decision support models for resource allocation to strengthen cyber posture.

You will work with a Data Science Team on ASOM-aligned analysis across tactical to strategic levels, identifying vulnerabilities and operational trends to inform decision-making and improve commander situational