Operations Research Analyst

Responsibilities

• Lead and support analysis of the performance of DoD programs and systems, with emphasis on NC3 mission effectiveness, resilience, and operational readiness.
• Conduct data collection, specification reviews, and validation activities to ensure accuracy and completeness of NC3-related datasets.
• Develop and maintain system-of-systems models and simulations of NC3 architectures using commercial and proprietary MBSE tools, integrating operational, technical, and mission-level perspectives.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of NC3 capabilities, including scenario-based assessments, risk analysis, and trade-off studies.
• Absorb and prepare deliverables, including technical reports, presentations, and recommendations that communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
• Participate in customer meetings and briefings, providing subject matter expertise in NC3 modeling, simulation, and analysis.

Qualifications

• Ability to work full-time at Offutt AFB in Nebraska.
• Active or transferable TS/SCI clearance, or be fully eligible to obtain TS/SCI access on day one of employment.
• Maintain TS/SCI clearance and eligibility throughout the duration of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of professional experience in operations research, systems engineering, or modeling and simulation, with demonstrated expertise in system-of-systems analysis.
• Experience with Models Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Operations Research, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or related field.
• Experience in analysis of complex Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) system-of-systems designs, including mission-level modeling and operational assessments.
• Experience with defense acquisition, Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE), and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) processes.
• Experience in Department of Defense / War (DoD/DoW) wargaming, experimentation, and exercises.