Senior Operational Analyst, NATO Capability & Analysis

Arenatechnologies; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Senior Operational Analyst to provide OR&A support onsite in Norfolk, VA. You will conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to mature NATO capability requirements and inform program direction, collaborating with NATO and national entities.

Responsibilities include cost-estimation, risk assessment, and developing evidence-based briefs for senior decision-makers, with travel up to 60 days annually as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent quantitative field; or 5+ years in OR/OA.
• 2+ examples in OR/OA within last 10 years totaling at least 3 years supporting policy, capability development, or acquisition.
• Experience designing and leading structured stakeholder engagements across multiple levels of seniority.
• Experience defining OR/OA requirements, scoping problems, and delivering high-quality analytical outputs.
• Experience developing data collection plans and MOEs/MOPs; applying OR/OA methods to defense issues.
• Experience communicating uncertainty and risk in capability/acquisition decisions.
• Experience producing cost and schedule estimates and associated methodologies.
• Experience in strategic/operational military or multinational settings.
• Ability to work onsite fully; active NATO or National Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide OR&A expertise to NATO Capability Development within ACT; support COA analyses and inform programmatic direction.
• Plan and conduct qualitative and quantitative research to assess operational effectiveness.
• Perform cost-effectiveness and risk-benefit analyses; evaluate risks and their impact on decisions.
• Collaborate with NATO, national labs, government entities, and industry to evaluate alternatives.
• Develop RFIs, surveys, and facilitate workshops; translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations.
• Prepare decision briefs, analyses, and reports for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Operations Research

Operational Analysis

Data Analysis

Cost Estimation

Risk Assessment

Experience with DoD/NATO

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Tools

RFIs & surveys

Stakeholder facilitation

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Senior Operational Analyst to provide OR&A support onsite in Norfolk, VA. You will conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to mature NATO capability requirements and inform program direction, collaborating with NATO and national entities.

Responsibilities include cost-estimation, risk assessment, and developing evidence-based briefs for senior decision-makers, with travel up to 60 days annually as required.