OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

US Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

US Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Arlington, VA seeks a senior Operations Research Analyst within the Warfighting Analysis Division to design and conduct Joint warfighting analyses of U.S. and allied forces, informing DoD strategic direction and program decisions.

The role requires mastery of advanced OR, mathematical modeling, statistics, and military simulation, with the ability to translate complex modeling outcomes into executive briefings for national defense leaders.

Qualifications

• Mastery of advanced operations research and mathematical modeling.
• National-level understanding of Joint/Coalition theater ops and planning.
• Ability to synthesize strategic variables across global AORs.
• Translate modeling outcomes into executive briefings for leaders.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute complex joint warfighting analyses.
• Develop novel mathematical frameworks and decision criteria.
• Produce position papers and briefings for top defense leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform decisions.

Skills

Operations Research

Mathematical Modeling

Statistics

Military Simulation

Education

Operations Research degree

Calculus coursework

Tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff. Serves as a senior, subject matter expert Operations Research Analyst in the Warfighting Analysis Division (WAD), designing, developing, and executing Joint warfighting analyses of U.S. and allied forces against potential adversaries to identify critical deficiencies and strengths and develop insights and recommendations to shape DoW strategic direction, operational planning, contingency planning, requirements and programs. This position is being filled under Direct-Hire Auth (Certain DoD Personnel), PL 118-31, Sec 1250B(i)(2), 12/22/2023

You may qualify at the GS 15 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Requires pioneering mastery of advanced operations research (OR), mathematical modeling, applied statistics, and military simulation technologies, combined with a comprehensive, national-level understanding of Joint/Coalition theater operations, contingency planning, and Department-wide strategic decision processes ( e.g., PPBE, JROC);
• Applies design and executes highly complex, unprecedented Joint campaign- and mission-level warfighting analyses, and to pioneer novel mathematical frameworks, decision criteria, and simulation methodologies where standard analytic options do not exist;
• Possesses exceptional conceptual and analytical skill required to synthesize conflicting strategic variables across multiple global Areas of Responsibility (AORs), evaluate visionary Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) and Service-level programs;
• Translates highly technical modeling outcomes into authoritative, strategic-level advice, position papers, and briefings designed to directly influence and build consensus among the highest echelons of national defense leadership, including the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1515, series as listed below:

Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus

*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.