Operations Research Systems Analyst

Role: Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA) supporting complex wargaming events and operational analysis.

Responsibilities Include

• Designing, developing, and executing wargames and tabletop exercises aligned with strategic objectives.
• Applying operations research, statistical analysis, and mathematical modeling to evaluate outcomes and concepts.
• Collaborating with military planners and stakeholders to define scenarios and evaluation metrics.
• Collecting and analyzing data from wargames to identify trends and capability gaps.
• Preparing reports, briefings, and presentations to communicate findings to leadership.
• Supporting the integration of modeling and simulation tools to improve realism and analytical rigor.

Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills

• Master's degree in Operations Research or related field.
• Experience designing evaluation frameworks and data collection plans.
• Familiarity with defense combat modeling and simulations.
• Prior military service, especially within the Marine Corps, with operational planning experience.

Requirements: Active TS/SCI clearance; ability to perform manual labor and lift up to 50 pounds; capable of remaining stationary for periods.