Secret-Cleared Senior OR Architect & War-Gaming Lead

ManTech; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a Lead Operations Research Analyst in Tampa, FL to architect, design, and validate advanced operations research frameworks, complex simulation models, and predictive analytics pipelines across enterprise special operations environments to optimize force employment and strategic decision-making.

The role requires extensive OR experience, CAP certification, and a proven ability to partner with joint commanders and senior stakeholders to integrate quantitative models into operational

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with 10+ years of experience OR Bachelor's with 12+ years OR Ph.D. with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in operations research, mathematical modeling, experimental design, and advanced statistical analysis in defense/national security.
• Proven background developing and validating linear and non-linear programming models, probabilistic risk assessments, and complex simulations.
• Experience partnering with joint commanders, mission directors, and senior stakeholders to integrate quantitative models into planning cycles.
• CAP or equivalent analytics certification.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring of junior/mid-level staff.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and validate advanced OR frameworks, simulations, and predictive analytics pipelines.
• Formulate optimization models and statistical architectures for strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate LP, NLP, war-gaming simulations, and probabilistic risk assessments under uncertainty.
• Synthesize multi-source data to quantify trade-offs for executives.
• Lead deployment of analytics within USPACOM, SOCPAC, and theater commands.
• Partner with commanders to integrate simulations and game theory into operational planning.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to analytical staff.

Skills

Operations Research

Mathematical Modeling

Statistical Analysis

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Operations Research / Mathematics / Statistics / Applied Mathematics / Industrial Engineering / Data Science

PhD in Operations Research or related field (preferred)

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Python

R

SAS

DoE (Design of Experiments)

Job description

MANTECH seeks a Lead Operations Research Analyst in Tampa, FL to architect, design, and validate advanced operations research frameworks, complex simulation models, and predictive analytics pipelines across enterprise special operations environments to optimize force employment and strategic decision-making.

The role requires extensive OR experience, CAP certification, and a proven ability to partner with joint commanders and senior stakeholders to integrate quantitative models into operational