Operational Research system Analyst (ORSA)

Operational Research system Analyst (ORSA)
Location: Tampa, Florida
Pay Range: $125000 - $160000 annually
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Clearance Required: Top Secret (SCI preferred)

Currently seeking an Operational Research System Analyst (ORSA) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position requires TS clearance and SCI eligibility. The qualified applicant will serve as an embedded analytical expert within operational planning teams, applying advanced analytical methods, such as modeling and simulation, wargaming, statistical analysis, and systems thinking to inform mission design, evaluate COAs, and develop MOEs and MOPs. Enhance operational adaptability, strategic alignment, and mission effectiveness in support of Irregular Warfare and OIE planning and execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define measurable and observable MOEs to support operational planning and assessment.
• Participate in the development of intelligence and non-kinetic targeting activities to align collections and define acceptable outcomes.
• Support assessments of the information environment through the integration of opinion research data, intelligence, operational reporting, and social media insights.
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of social, cultural, economic, political, religious, and regional indicators from all available sources to assess approved series in theater.
• Coordinate, consolidate, submit, and track intelligence requirements across Information Forces and Info activities.
• Create and determine resourcing strategies; coordinate with stakeholders for the collection of identified indicators across multiple domains.
• Develop intelligence inputs for inclusion in command collection plans, facilitating planning, execution, and assessment for MOPs and MOEs.
• Identify, assess, design, and report on complex adversary capabilities, including order of battle, force structure, leadership, policies, plans, strategies, and intentions.
• Monitor and assess developments affecting IO Division planning and operational execution.
• Identify and track performance measures through attainment of MOEs, ensuring alignment with IRC requirements.
• Provide operational intelligence services covering the full range of intelligence functions to support OIE and influence campaigns.
• Apply advanced analytical methods (statistics, modeling, simulations, data science) to assess and optimize OIE effectiveness.
• Advise leadership and planners to enable data-informed decisions on employing Information Forces across battlespace.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, or related quantitative field
• Experience applying quantitative methods to military or government problem sets
• Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
• Proficiency in modeling, simulation, optimization, and data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to develop and brief decision support tools or assessments to senior leaders
• Familiarity with statistical tools and languages (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB, or SAS
• Completion of FA49 (Army ORSA) or similar military ORSA training pipeline
• Experience supporting Combatant Commands, the Joint Staff, or DoD components
• Experience supporting Information Operations, Strategic Communications, or Influence Assessment
• Understanding of Joint Planning Process (JPP) or campaign design
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, D3.js) or network analysis software (Gephi, Palantir, Neo4j)

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

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