ORSA Instructor/Facilitator

Caliber Systems Inc.; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A military training solutions company is seeking an experienced Operational Research Systems Analyst (ORSA) Instructor/Facilitator to support training at Fort Belvoir, VA. The role involves delivering graduate-level instruction on Operations Research methodologies and the Army's PPBE process, enhancing Army leaders' analytical skills. Candidates require a Master’s degree, a Secret Security Clearance, and 3-5 years of Army resource management experience. Proficiency in tools like Power BI is essential, along with strong facilitation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Army Functional Area 49 (ORSA) qualification course.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Army resource management, program analysis, or budgeting/comptroller functions.
• Experience at the division, corps, or Army command level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver graduate-level instruction on ORSA methodologies and the Army PPBE process.
• Facilitate classroom discussions, practical exercises, case studies, and seminars.
• Develop and update curriculum using ADDIE methodology.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Secret Security Clearance

Data analysis and visualization tools (Power BI, Army Vantage, c-PROBE)

SQL or similar query languages

Analytical skills

Facilitation and adult learning instructional skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Capacity to collaborate across organizations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Master’s degree in Operations Research, Data Science, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Army Vantage

c-PROBE

Job description

CALIBRE is an employee-owned mission focused solutions and digital transformation company.

CALIBRE is seeking an experienced Operational Research Systems Analyst (ORSA) Instructor/Facilitator to support training and education efforts at Fort Belvoir, VA. This role will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for delivering graduate-level instruction on Operations Research (ORSA) methodologies and the Army Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.

The selected candidate will play a critical role in developing Army leaders and analysts by strengthening their analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities in a complex, multi-domain operational environment. This position requires a blend of operational Army experience and technical expertise, particularly within HQDA G-8, program analysis, and force management.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver graduate-level instruction on ORSA methodologies and the Army PPBE process
• Facilitate classroom discussions, practical exercises, case studies, and seminars
• Develop and update curriculum, lesson plans, and Programs of Instruction (POIs) using ADDIE methodology
• Provide mentorship and advisory support to students on research and analytical projects
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Army force management, ORSA, and decision support systems
• Instruct students on tools such as Power BI, Army Vantage, and c-PROBE
• Conduct research and lead analytical efforts to address complex Army challenges
• Interface with stakeholders including HQDA G-8, TDAC, CAA, and other DoD organizations
• Support development and updates to the How the Army Runs (HTAR) reference materials
• Deliver executive-level briefings, white papers, and reports
• Support senior leader training courses (FICSL, SLOCs) and exportable training as needed
• Conduct curriculum benchmarking and support academic SOP updates

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Secret Security Clearance (required; must be maintained)
• Graduate of Army Functional Area 49 (ORSA) qualification course
• Strong knowledge of the Army PPBE process
• Experience with Army force management, resource management, or program analysis
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Power BI, Army Vantage, c-PROBE)
• Strong analytical skills including data modeling, validation, and exploratory analysis
• Proficiency in SQL or similar query languages
• Experience applying ORSA techniques (quantitative/qualitative analysis, modeling, simulation, cost and decision analysis)
• Strong facilitation and adult learning instructional skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (executive-level writing required)
• Ability to collaborate across multiple organizations and stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Ability to travel as required

required Experience

• 3–5+ years of experience in Army resource management, program analysis, or budgeting/comptroller functions
• Experience supporting HQDA G-8, particularly within Program Analysis & Evaluation (PA&E)
• Experience at the division, corps, or Army command level
• Advanced degree (Master’s) in Operations Research, Data Science, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Public Administration, or related field

Preferred Experience

• Prior military service (especially Army programming/budget experience)
• Experience developing curriculum and training materials
• Previous instructor/facilitator experience in a military or government environment
• Familiarity with Army requirements processes
• Membership in professional organizations (MORS, AORS, INFORMS)