ODSC Operations Research Analyst
About The Position
The United States Space Force (USSF) is seeking a highly cleared, quantitatively skilled professional to serve as an Offensive and Defensive Space Control (ODSC) Operations Research Analyst in the Astrodynamics Division at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. This role involves leading cost estimation and modeling efforts under strict national security guidelines. The position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility, passing a Counterintelligence Polygraph, and adherence to the Air Force drug testing policy. Academically, a college degree with at least 24 semester hours in operations research, mathematics, statistics, or related quantitative sciences is required, along with compliance with DAWIA requirements. Professionally, candidates must possess capabilities in strategic planning, cost analysis, and operations research, specifically for defense weapon systems. They should be skilled in building predictive models, running simulations, and utilizing advanced data collection techniques to guide acquisitions under constrained budgets. Strong strategic leadership and coalition-building skills are also necessary, with the flexibility to travel for temporary duty assignments.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret /SCI security clearance.
- Must have a bachelor's or master's degree in a related technical discipline such as operations research, mathematics, computer science, or one of the physical sciences, or engineering.
- At least 24 semester hours in operations research, mathematics, statistics, or related quantitative sciences.
- Compliance with DAWIA requirements.
- Top Secret/SCI clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility.
- Passing a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
- Adherence to the Air Force drug testing policy.
- High degree of sound judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impacts of changing technology on scientific studies.
- Experience in strategic planning, cost analysis, and operations research, specifically for defense weapon systems.
- Skilled in building predictive models, running simulations, and utilizing advanced data collection techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degrees are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Presenting/defending findings and recommendations with respect to military utility analysis, multi-objective decision analysis, optimization, and other analysis concepts.
- Applying a broad range of operations research techniques; classical and modern higher mathematics; and analytical abilities.
- Assessing and improving operational mission systems using a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods.
- Executing complex projects and/or studies within established time constraints.
- Advising senior leaders, Program Element Monitors, and field-level representatives.
- Applying quantitative techniques and developing, adapting, and modifying modeling, simulation, and analysis techniques to solve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions for senior management.
- Planning, coordinating, organizing, and directing technical, analytical, engineering, and scientific personnel.
- Combining in-house and external resources for complex analytical and technical projects.
- Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
- Negotiating complex issues.
- Maintaining good working relationships and team building skills with superiors and peers.
- Handling and safeguarding sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
- Obtaining and maintaining approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Access to a range of benefits designed to make a federal career rewarding
- Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
