Operations Research/Systems Analysis SME

The Garrett Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garrett Group seeks an Operations Research/Systems Analysis SME to support USSTRATCOM with informed decision‑making. The role focuses on applying advanced analytical techniques to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve performance across complex mission challenges.

Responsibilities include data gathering, visualization, and reporting, plus helping manage assessment COIs and contributing to risk models. Proficiency in SQL, Tableau, and R is expected, with Python experience a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in operations research methods and techniques.
• Experience conducting mission analysis (2+ years) is preferred.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and gather data from operational HQ elements.
• Utilize database, analytical, and visualization tools for assessment execution.
• Conduct follow-up data collection via surveys and questionnaires.
• Generate reports and presentations to inform assessment efforts.
• Support development and management of COIs (Communities of Interest).
• Review documents and develop additional assessments to address tasking.
• Assist Command Assessment staff during Command Exercises.
• Provide analyses to support compliance with Joint Staff and OSD requirements.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

R

Data analysis

Risk analysis

Python

APIs

JSON

Tools

APIs

JSON

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Operations Research/Systems Analysis SME

Description

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.