Senior ORSA: Intelligence Ops & Optimization

Bluehawk, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluehawk, LLC is seeking an Operations Research Systems Analyst to apply advanced quantitative methods and modeling to optimize intelligence and operational processes within the JIOC. The role focuses on data-driven decision-making, developing rigorous analytical solutions, and delivering actionable insights to senior leaders.

The ORSA translates complex data and system behaviors into clear recommendations to shape planning and decision cycles, supporting enterprise-level efficiency and

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Operations Research, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 8+ years of OR, systems analysis, or related analytical experience.
• Proven success applying OR techniques to real-world operational challenges.
• Experience with R, Python, MATLAB, or equivalent analytical software.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-level metrics and performance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply mathematical models, optimization techniques, and algorithmic solutions to improve intelligence operations.
• Conduct systematic analyses of operational workflows to identify inefficiencies and quantify impacts.
• Perform statistical analysis and experimental design to evaluate system performance.
• Build and run discrete event simulations to model complex operational scenarios.
• Apply decision analysis and risk assessment methodologies to support planning.
• Measure and assess KPIs, MOEs, and MOPs; design data collection strategies.
• Prepare analytical reports, dashboards, and visualizations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Brief complex analysis and model results to senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to automate tasks and enhance mission performance.
• Develop custom analytical tools and approaches for specific requirements.

Skills

OR methodologies

Systems modeling

Simulation

Quantitative analysis

R/Python/MATLAB

Metrics frameworks

Experimental design

Stakeholder communication

Operational analytics

Education

Master's or PhD in OR/SE/Math/Stats

Job description

Bluehawk, LLC is seeking an Operations Research Systems Analyst to apply advanced quantitative methods and modeling to optimize intelligence and operational processes within the JIOC. The role focuses on data-driven decision-making, developing rigorous analytical solutions, and delivering actionable insights to senior leaders.

The ORSA translates complex data and system behaviors into clear recommendations to shape planning and decision cycles, supporting enterprise-level efficiency and