Senior ORSA – Strategic Deterrence

Garrettgp; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO

Flexible work schedules

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Short-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

The GARRETT GROUP is seeking an Operations Research / Systems Analyst (ORSA) to support USSTRATCOM's JETARS program. The role involves applying advanced quantitative methods, developing innovative analytical methodologies, and delivering decision-quality insights to inform senior leaders within the strategic deterrence enterprise.

The candidate will collaborate with planners, data scientists, and SMEs, using Python and R to develop models, run analyses, and produce executive briefs.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 10 years applying operations research methods and quantitative analysis.
• Proven expertise in modeling, simulation, statistical analysis, and optimization methods.
• Experience in cross-functional analytical teams delivering decision support products.
• Ability to develop innovative analytical approaches to complex challenges.
• Experience delivering analytical projects within defined timelines and resources.
• Proficiency in Python and R for data analysis, modeling, and statistics.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative development processes.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with eligibility for NC2/ESI and SAP access (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced operations research methods to define, structure, and solve complex analytical problems supporting USSTRATCOM campaigns and risk assessments.
• Develop, adapt, and apply quantitative models using optimization, simulation, statistics, and system dynamics.
• Collaborate with planners, analysts, data scientists, and SMEs to produce integrated assessments.
• Design new analytical approaches to address challenges across deterrence, nuclear operations, and global strike domains.
• Execute analytical studies within defined cost, schedule, and performance constraints.
• Develop data collection methods including surveys, elicitation, and automated data extraction.
• Utilize Python and R for analysis, modeling, and data processing.
• Support Agile workflows including sprint planning and backlog refinement.
• Produce high-quality written products and executive briefings communicating findings and methodologies.
• Coordinate with USSTRATCOM J7 and interagency partners to provide quantitative support.

Skills

Operations research

Quantitative analysis

Python

R

Statistical analysis

Optimization

Simulation

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional teams

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in operations research, data science, mathematics, engineering, computer science

Tools

Vensim

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Git

Job description

The GARRETT GROUP is seeking an Operations Research / Systems Analyst (ORSA) to support USSTRATCOM's JETARS program. The role involves applying advanced quantitative methods, developing innovative analytical methodologies, and delivering decision-quality insights to inform senior leaders within the strategic deterrence enterprise.

The candidate will collaborate with planners, data scientists, and SMEs, using Python and R to develop models, run analyses, and produce executive briefs.