Operations Research Scientist

Accenture Federal Services; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 126,300 - 243,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range of $126,300—$243,100 USD

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Job summary

A national defense consulting firm is looking for a DOD Operations Research Officer to support full spectrum cyber operations within the Joint Staff. In this role, you will analyze and develop metrics to assess performance and coordinate strategic assessments. Candidates should have a significant amount of relevant experience or education, along with an active TS/SCI security clearance. This position offers a competitive salary and is located in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Education or experience with military joint operations planning.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update metrics for operational performance.
• Evaluate operations relative to mission objectives.
• Coordinate with client directorates on strategic assessments.
• Conduct analysis on operational effectiveness.

Skills

Understanding of Cyber missions

Experience with Cyber Targeting processes

Knowledge of OCO and IO operations

Experience with CMT and CST management

Education

BA/BS with 12 years experience

MS/MA with 10 years experience

Ph.D. with 7 years experience

High school with 16 years experience

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

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Job Description

Accenture Federal Services is seeking mission‑oriented people to join our team. We are looking for an experienced DOD Operations Research Officer to support the Joint Staff, CNMF, and CMTs to support the planning, development, execution and analysis of full spectrum cyber operations.

The Work

• 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 Measures of Performance (MOPs) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) metric results.
• Continuously monitor and provide updates to a current situation within the construct of an operation and the progress of that operation.
• Evaluate an operation using indicators to determine progress relative to the mission objectives and end states.
• Coordinate with other client Directorates to incorporate metrics and operation assessment and analysis outputs into the strategic assessment processes, as necessary.
• Conduct analysis in the context of operations and factors related to operations to provide information as requested.
• Derive approaches to the formation of successful operational assessments programs to advise and assist leadership components implement effective operational assessment programs.
• Provide Critical Technical Research and Analysis, Executive Summaries, and support Planning Design and Briefs

Here’s what you need:

• One or more of the following:
  • BA/BS degree with at least 12 years of experience in Operational Research and Analysis
  • 10 years with MS/MA
  • PH.D with 7 years of experience
  • High school diploma with at least 16 years of experience
• Education or experience with military joint operations planning through the Joint Professional Military Education Phase II (JPME II) or other similar military operations planning courses from a CJCS accredited joint education program listed in CJCSI 1800.01E.

Bonus points if you have:

• Understanding of Cyber missions, operations, and Cyber operational environments and domains
• Experience with the Cyber Targeting and staff processes required prior to mission execution
• Knowledge in the planning and conduct of OCO and IO or Information Advantage Operations
• Knowledge and experience in Combat Mission Team (CMT) and Combat Support Team (CST) C2, management, and employment

Security Clearance

• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on‑going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $126,300—$243,100 USD

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