Senior Operations Research Analyst (TS/SCI)

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Holidays and leave

Job summary

Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support United States Space Force Space Systems Command, Space Sensing activities at Los Angeles AFB in El Segundo, California. The role emphasizes modeling, simulation, analysis, and quantitative decision support to inform space-related programs.

The ideal candidate will lead complex analyses, coordinate with government and contractor teams, and possess strong writing and briefing skills.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in operations research or related field at senior level.
• Experience applying quantitative methods to complex technical or mission problems.
• Ability to document methodology, assumptions, limitations, and results.
• Ability to develop and validate models/simulations for decision support.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex analytical tasks, integrate inputs across stakeholders, and provide actionable recommendations to government leads.
• Review work products, mentor less-experienced team members, and resolve issues.
• Plan and conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis for architecture, concept development, technology development, mission planning, and studies.
• Apply analytical methods as directed by study leads.
• Define problems, data requirements, and document research design.
• Develop, maintain, and validate models/simulations used for Space Sensing analysis.
• Support verification, configuration control, model documentation, and tool distribution.
• Assess exercises and wargames and provide analysis of outcomes.
• Prepare analytical reports and technical briefings.

Skills

Operations research

Modeling & simulation

Mission analysis

Wargaming

Quantitative analysis

Technical writing

Briefing skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Modeling tools

Job description

Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support United States Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Sensing (SN) activities in Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, California.

This position will provide modeling, simulation, analysis, design of research, mission analysis, wargaming, and quantitative decision support for Space Sensing. The selected candidate will lead complex technical or analytical efforts, integrate inputs across multiple stakeholders, provide actionable recommendations to Government leads, and help drive high-quality program and mission outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in the functional area, sound judgment, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to lead complex work across Government and contractor teams.

*Anticipated award/start date September 28, 2026

What you will be doing:

• Lead complex technical or analytical tasks, integrate inputs across multiple stakeholders, and provide actionable recommendations to Government leads.
• Review work products, help resolve complex issues, and mentor or guide less-experienced team members as appropriate.
• Plan and conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis in support of architecture, concept development, technology development, mission planning, and military utility studies.
• Apply appropriate analytical methods, including equation-based, numerical, statistical, or other modeling and simulation techniques, as directed by Government study leads.
• Define analytical problems, assumptions, limitations, constraints, measures, methods, and data requirements and document the design of research.
• Develop, maintain, enhance, assess, and validate Government or commercial models and simulations used for Space Sensing analysis.
• Support verification and validation, configuration control, model documentation, beta testing, user coordination, and distribution of analytical tools.
• Assess exercises, wargames, developmental and operational tests, demonstrations, and contingency operations and provide analysis of outcomes.
• Conduct mission planning, trade studies, concept analyses, architecture assessments, and data exploitation or mission performance analyses.
• Evaluate results, identify trends or gaps, and develop recommendations to support Government decisions.
• Prepare analytical reports, technical briefings, study products, documentation, and training materials.

What you will need:

• Professional experience and technical depth commensurate with a Senior-level role in the applicable functional area.
• Relevant operations research, modeling and simulation, quantitative analysis, mission analysis, systems analysis, or related experience commensurate with the position level.
• Experience applying quantitative or analytical methods to complex technical, operational, or mission problems.
• Experience documenting assumptions, limitations, methodology, analytical results, and recommendations.
• Ability to develop, assess, validate, or use models and simulations for decision support.
• Strong analytical, research, technical writing, data interpretation, and briefing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Government, FFRDC, engineering, operational, and contractor stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience using technical analysis or modeling tools.
• Ability to work on site in Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, California and support in-person Government meetings and mission activities as required.
• Ability to support CONUS and OCONUS travel when required by the Government.
• Ability to work with sensitive and classified information, Government systems, controlled-access facilities, and Government-furnished equipment in accordance with contract requirements.
• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Experience supporting United States Space Force, Space Systems Command, or Department of Defense space mission analysis.
• Experience with space mission planning, architecture analysis, wargaming, test analysis, or military utility studies.
• Experience with model verification and validation, configuration control, or model documentation.
• Familiarity with Government or commercial modeling and simulation environments used for space or defense analysis.
• Experience developing or delivering analyst training or repeatable analytical processes.
• Experience leading complex technical or analytical efforts and coordinating inputs across multiple stakeholder organizations.
• Experience briefing senior Government leaders and mentoring or guiding less-experienced staff.

Delta Solutions & Strategies offers a generous benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, parental, military and jury duty paid leaves.

In compliance with California’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Delta Solutions & Strategies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D.