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This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs, and funding availability. We are seeking an Expert-Level Operations Research / Systems Analyst (ORSA) to support the 55th Wing airborne ISR mission, delivering decision advantage through the application of quantitative analysis, intelligence tradecraft, and interdisciplinary methodologies. This position directly supports senior leadership by translating complex operational, cryptologic, and intelligence data into actionable insights for strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making. The ORSA will design, develop, and apply mathematical models, statistical analysis, data mining techniques, modeling & simulation, and decision analytics to address mission-critical challenges across intelligence, ISR, and electromagnetic spectrum operations. This position requires strong technical rigor, extensive experience operating in DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) environments, and the ability to translate complex data and models into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders and operational stakeholders.
Job Responsibility
Apply operations research and systems analysis methodologies to support intelligence and operational missions
Provide expert cryptologic analysis leveraging knowledge of DCGS, SIGINT resource management, and MAJCOM/NSA multi-INT capabilities
Support long-term strategic planning of cryptologic operations and initiatives
Direct quantitative and qualitative analysis, modeling, simulation, and assessment of complex systems
Evaluate courses of action, capabilities, risks, and trade-offs to inform leadership decisions
Provide expert-level mission planning, campaign assessment, and operational analysis efforts
Analyze large data sets to identify trends, patterns, and performance indicators
Collaborate with analysts, planners, engineers, and subject matter experts across disciplines
Ensure analytic rigor, transparency, and defensibility of methodologies and conclusions
Safeguard classified information and comply with all DoD, Air Force, and IC policies and procedures
Requirements
Advanced proficiency in operations research, systems analysis, or applied analytics methods
Prior experience supporting Air Force ISR operations or the 55th Wing mission
Extensive experience with modeling, simulation, statistical analysis, or optimization techniques
Deep understanding of ISR operations and intelligence cycles, SIGINT and multi-INT integration, and cyber and electronic warfare environments
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary analytic teams
Expert ability to synthesize complex data into clear, defensible conclusions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings
Proficiency with standard analytic and productivity tools
Willingness to comply with all DoD, Air Force, and IC security and conduct standards
Ability to complete and maintain required training throughout contract performance
Availability to support CONUS and OCONUS missions as required
Responsible for maintaining qualifications and training unless Government-directed
TS/SCI eligibility with a favorable Tier 5 (T5) investigation
Master’s degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, or related field or a bachelor’s degree plus 5 additional years of expert-level experience (for a total of 20 years’ experience in lieu of a Master’s degree)
15 years of experience conducting operations research, intelligence analysis, or related analytic work with relevant experience (within the last 2 years) in defense, intelligence, ISR, or electromagnetic spectrum operations
Nice to have
Expert understanding of NSA and IC analytic frameworks
Experience with advanced analytics tools (Python, R, MATLAB, etc.)
Experience with campaign analysis, capability assessments, or force planning
Familiarity with intelligence or operational planning processes
Experience briefing senior military or civilian leaders