Operations Research Systems Analyst

慨正橡扯; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Quantico, VA seeks an Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA) to join our team supporting Marine Corps wargaming and doctrine development. You will design, execute wargames, apply OR methods, and deliver insights to senior leadership.

The role requires a strong analytical background, 5+ years in military operations or defense planning, experience with Python/R/Tableau, and an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or related analytical discipline.
• 5+ years of quantitative and qualitative analysis in military operations, wargaming, or defense planning.
• Total of 10 years of experience without a degree.

Responsibilities

• You will design, develop, and execute wargames and tabletop exercises to support Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory objectives.
• You will apply operations research, statistical analysis, and mathematical modeling techniques to evaluate wargame outcomes.
• You will collaborate with military planners and stakeholders to define scenarios, objectives, and evaluation metrics.
• You will collect and analyze data from wargaming events to identify trends and capability gaps.
• You will prepare analytical reports and briefings for senior leadership.
• You will support the integration of modeling and simulation tools to enhance realism.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or related analytical discipline

10 years’ experience without a degree

Tools

Python

R

Tableau

Excel

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented OPERATIONS RESEARCH SYSTEMS ANALYST (ORSA) to join our team in QUANTICO, VA.

This role supports the execution of complex wargaming events, leveraging analytical methodologies to assess future force capabilities and shape Marine Corps doctrine.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• You will design, develop, and execute wargames and tabletop exercises to support the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory's strategic objectives.
• You will apply operations research, statistical analysis, and mathematical modeling techniques to evaluate wargame outcomes and operational concepts.
• You will collaborate with military planners, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to define wargame scenarios, objectives, and evaluation metrics.
• You will collect, process, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data generated during wargaming events to identify trends and capability gaps.
• You will prepare comprehensive analytical reports, briefings, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• You will support the integration of modeling and simulation tools to enhance the realism and analytical rigor of wargame execution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related analytical discipline and 5+ years of experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis in support of military operations, wargaming, or defense planning. A total of 10 years’ experience without a degree.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis software and data visualization tools (e.g., Python, R, Tableau, Excel).
• Strong understanding of Marine Corps organizational structure, doctrine, and future force design concepts.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate effectively to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Operations Research or a related technical field.
• Experience designing evaluation frameworks and data collection plans for exercises or wargames.
• Familiarity with combat modeling and simulation applications used within the Department of Defense.
• Prior military service, particularly within the United States Marine Corps, with experience in operational planning.

Clearance Requirements:

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

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able and willing to perform occasional manual labor and warehouse duties, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.