Operations Research System Analyst (ORSA) – TS/SCI with Poly

CACI; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking an Operations Research System Analyst (ORSA) to join a Tampa, FL program delivering advisory, training, and operational support for national security. The role requires applying OR/IR methodologies, data analytics, and AI/ML tools to inform decision makers across joint commands.

The candidate will design assessment frameworks, develop analytical models, and provide executive-level briefings to support mission success in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Master's degree in a relevant field with 3+ years of military operational planning/assessments; or Bachelor's with 5+ years of such experience.
• Experience briefing concepts to executive/senior-level decision makers.
• Track record in designing, administering, and evaluating research instruments for military operations.
• Experience integrating data analytic tools, including AI/ML enabled tools, in assessments/research.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements assessment frameworks with MOEs/MOPs to evaluate operational effectiveness across OIE, IW, and Sensitive Activities.
• Applies operations research methods, statistical modeling, and data science to analyze complex systems.
• Performs quantitative/qualitative analysis of operational data and intelligence to identify patterns and trends.
• Tests attribution and significance, quantifying uncertainty and confidence levels.
• Develops and validates analytical models to inform commander decisions and assess risks and tradeoffs.
• Translates complex problems into structured analyses with visualizations and executive briefs.
• Defines data requirements and quality controls for longitudinal analytic rigor.
• Coordinates assessment activities across joint staff and external stakeholders, aligning with the command cycle.
• Evaluates second/third-order effects through system behavior and simulations.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Data analysis

Executive briefing

Research instrument design

AI/ML tools

Education

Master's degree in Operations Research / Applied Mathematics / Statistics

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in military operations planning

Tools

Statistical software

Data visualization

Job description

CACI is seeking an Operations Research System Analyst (ORSA) to join a Tampa, FL program delivering advisory, training, and operational support for national security. The role requires applying OR/IR methodologies, data analytics, and AI/ML tools to inform decision makers across joint commands.

The candidate will design assessment frameworks, develop analytical models, and provide executive-level briefings to support mission success in dynamic environments.