Wargaming & Operations Research Analyst

MANTECH; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks an Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA) to join our team in Quantico, VA. The role supports complex wargaming events and uses analytical methods to assess future force capabilities and shape Marine Corps doctrine.

Responsibilities include designing wargames, applying statistics and modeling, collaborating with planners, analyzing data, and delivering reports to leadership. Requires security clearance eligibility and strong technical communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or related analytical discipline and 5+ years of quantitative and qualitative analysis experience; total of 10 years’ experience without a degree.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software and data visualization tools (e.g., Python, R, Tableau, Excel).
• Strong understanding of Marine Corps structure, doctrine, and future force design concepts.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute wargames and tabletop exercises to support Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory objectives.
• Apply operations research, statistical analysis, and modeling to evaluate wargame outcomes.
• Collaborate with military planners and stakeholders to define scenarios, objectives, and metrics.
• Collect, process, and analyze data from wargames to identify trends and capability gaps.
• Prepare analytical reports and briefings for senior leadership.
• Support integration of modeling and simulation tools to enhance wargame realism and rigor.

Skills

Python

R

Tableau

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research / related analytical field

Master’s degree in Operations Research or related field (preferred)

Job description

MANTECH seeks an Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA) to join our team in Quantico, VA. The role supports complex wargaming events and uses analytical methods to assess future force capabilities and shape Marine Corps doctrine.

Responsibilities include designing wargames, applying statistics and modeling, collaborating with planners, analyzing data, and delivering reports to leadership. Requires security clearance eligibility and strong technical communication skills.