Operations Research Systems Analyst

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Operations Research Systems Analyst to join our team in Quantico, VA. This role supports the execution of complex wargaming events, leveraging analytical methodologies to assess future force capabilities and shape Marine Corps doctrine.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute wargames and tabletop exercises to support the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory's strategic objectives.
• Apply operations research, statistical analysis, and mathematical modeling techniques to evaluate wargame outcomes and operational concepts.
• Collaborate with military planners, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to define wargame scenarios, objectives, and evaluation metrics.
• Collect, process, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data generated during wargaming events to identify trends and capability gaps.
• Prepare comprehensive analytical reports, briefings, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support the integration of modeling and simulation tools to enhance the realism and analytical rigor of wargame execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related analytical discipline and 5+ years of experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis in support of military operations, wargaming, or defense planning. (A total of 10 years’ experience without a degree is acceptable.)
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis software and data visualization tools (e.g., Python, R, Tableau, Excel).
• Strong understanding of Marine Corps organizational structure, doctrine, and future force design concepts.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate effectively to non-technical audiences.
• Active current TS/SCI security clearance.
• Ability and willingness to perform occasional manual labor and warehouse duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Operations Research or a related technical field.
• Experience designing evaluation frameworks and data collection plans for exercises or wargames.
• Familiarity with combat modeling and simulation applications used within the Department of Defense.
• Prior military service, particularly within the United States Marine Corps, with experience in operational planning.