Operations Research Analyst

MANTECH; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join our team in Quantico, VA, on-site. You will support Marine Corps mission engineering, warfighting analysis, and capability development through data-driven modeling, simulation, and analysis.

The role requires a strong foundation in quantitative methods, programming, and technical communication. You will work with government stakeholders and senior leaders to deliver actionable recommendations and research products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations research, mathematics, statistics, data science, engineering, physics, computer science, or related analytical discipline with 4+ years of quantitative analysis experience; 10 years total experience without a degree.
• Experience applying structured analytical methods to complex multi-variable problems with objectives, constraints, and uncertainties.
• Proficiency with Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, SAS, SPSS, AFSIM, and data visualization tools.
• Experience writing technical research reports, analytic briefings, and visualizations for stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Ability to collaborate with analysts, engineers, weapon system operators, and subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of Marine Corps warfighting concepts, mission threads, weapon system capabilities, and concepts of operation in support of mission engineering and operational assessments.
• Support mission engineering by defining analytic problems, formulating research questions, and developing study plans that model Marine Corps capabilities in warfighting scenarios.
• Develop and apply analytical methods, run matrices, and evaluation frameworks to assess mission effectiveness, gaps, and trade-space options across services.
• Interpret analytic results to identify trends, risks, capability gaps, and mission impacts, then translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver technical research reports, briefings, visualizations, and other analytic products for government stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams and serve as a program lead for small analytic teams supporting mission-focused studies.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Analytical modeling

Data analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in analytics

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

SQL

SAS

SPSS

AFSIM

Data viz

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, mission-focused, and analytically rigorous OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST to support Marine Corps mission engineering, warfighting analysis, and capability development efforts in QUANTICO, VA.

This is an on-site position supporting government and USMC customers in the evaluation of concepts, capabilities, technologies, and operational approaches through data-driven modeling, simulation, and analysis.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of Marine Corps warfighting concepts, mission threads, weapon system capabilities, and concepts of operation in support of mission engineering and operational assessments.
• Support mission engineering activities by helping define analytic problems, formulate research questions, and develop study plans that model Marine Corps capabilities in warfighting scenarios to assess system effectiveness and performance.
• Develop and apply analytical methods, run matrices, and evaluation frameworks to assess mission effectiveness, interoperability, capability gaps, integration issues, and trade-space options across Marine Corps, Naval, and joint systems and concepts.
• Interpret analytic results to identify trends, risks, capability gaps, and mission impacts, then translate findings into actionable recommendations that inform experimentation, capability development, and requirements development.
• Prepare and deliver technical research reports, briefings, visualizations, and other analytic products for government stakeholders, warfighters, engineers, and senior leaders.
• Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and as needed, serve as a program or project lead for small analytic teams supporting mission-focused studies and related efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations research, mathematics, statistics, data science, engineering, physics, computer science, or a related analytical discipline and at least 4 years of experience conducting quantitative analysis, developing analytical models, or supporting modeling, simulation, and analysis efforts. A total of 10 years experience without a degree.
• Experience applying structured analytical methods to complex problems involving multiple variables, objectives, constraints, and uncertainties.
• Proficiency with analytical and technical tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, SAS, SPSS, AFSIM, and data visualization platforms.
• Experience writing technical research reports, , analytic briefings, and visualizations for stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Ability to work effectively with analysts, engineers, weapon system operators, and subject matter experts in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related analytical discipline.
• Experience supporting Marine Corps, Navy, or joint warfighting analysis, mission engineering, concept development, experimentation, capability assessments, or requirements development.
• Familiarity with mission engineering methodology, including mission architectures, mission threads, measures and metrics, and scenario-based analysis.
• Experience conducting trade-off studies, sensitivity analysis, optimization, interoperability assessments, operational effectiveness analysis, or mission-level capability evaluations.
• Familiarity with simulation modeling environments, data management practices, and traceable analytic products that support decision-making.

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI security clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Office work environment with occasional travel to outdoor test and evaluation sites. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meeting spaces, and collaborative work areas.