Operations Research/Systems Analysis SME

The Garrett Group; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Vision

401K

Life Insurance

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Garrett Group is seeking an Operations Research/Systems Analysis SME to support USSTRATCOM decision‑making with advanced analytics and data‑driven assessments. You will apply quantitative techniques to complex mission challenges and help streamline operations and reduce costs.

Responsibilities include data collection, data quality review, reporting, and developing risk assessment models. Proficiency with SQL, Tableau, and R is expected, along with Python and API data querying.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in operations research methods and techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with USSTRATCOM and mission analysis experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Identify and gather timely data from operational HQ elements.
• Utilize database, analytical, and visualization tools to support assessments.
• Conduct follow-up data collection via surveys and questionnaires.
• Generate reports and presentations to align findings with assessment efforts.
• Support risk analysis and develop assessment models and processes.
• Maintain data management for modeling and simulations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Mission analysis

Data interpretation

Tools

SQL

Tableau

R

Python

APIs

Job description

Operations Research/Systems Analysis SME

• Posted 28-Sep-2026 (CST)
• Full Time
• TS/SCI
• Medical, Dental Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement

The Garrett Group (TGG) is in search of an Operations Research/Systems Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME) to play a pivotal role in assisting USSTRATCOM with informed decision‑making processes. This role aims to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance by applying advanced analytical techniques to intricate mission challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and gather pertinent and timely data, deviations, and waivers from operational HQ elements.
• Utilize various database, analytical, and visualization tools to facilitate assessment execution.
• Conduct follow‑up data collection via surveys and questionnaires to discern reasons for identified issues.
• Generate reports and presentations to align findings with ongoing assessment efforts or disseminate assessment results.
• Participate in and aid the development and management of assessment Communities of Interest (COIs).
• Provide critical review of documents and develop additional assessments as necessary to address internal and external tasking.
• Support Command Assessment staff during Command Exercises.
• Offer analysis, perspective, and assessments to aid USSTRATCOM's compliance with Joint Staff and OSD Strategic Assessment requirements, which often involve intensive data collection and in‑depth qualitative and quantitative analysis.

In support of Strategic Assessments, the ORSA Analyst shall:

• Provide critical analyses of Joint Staff and OSD products to USSTRATCOM leadership.
• Support risk analysis for strategic assessments.
• Develop, implement, and instantiate risk assessment models and processes.
• Maintain and utilize various database, analytical, and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, R).
• Interpret modeling and simulation results to inform risk assessment and mitigation.
• Aid in modeling and simulation data management.
• Conduct follow‑up data collection through the development and distribution of surveys and questionnaires.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Operations Research/Systems Analysis SMEs must possess a minimum of 7 years of experience in a broad spectrum of operations research methods and techniques.
• Additional qualifications include critical thinking skills, effective communication (written and verbal), strong organizational abilities, familiarity with USSTRATCOM, and at least 2 years' experience conducting mission analysis.

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of statistical and qualitative data modeling.
• Proficiency in writing models in Python or similar languages.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and libraries.
• Experience with relational databases and implementing models in production environments.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes, setting up and tuning large language models, and cloud-based services.
• Ability to query data using web-based APIs and utilize JSON data format.

**The Garrett Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.