Operational Research and Systems Analyst

SAIC • Fort Belvoir, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Senior Operational Research and Systems Analyst (ORSA) to provide expert analytical, operational, and strategic support for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) at Fort Belvoir, VA. This role will involve leveraging operations research and systems analysis to enhance DTRA’s organizational assessment and decision-making capabilities in alignment with the Agency’s mission to counter and deter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) and other emerging threats. This is a full-time, on-site position at Fort Belvoir, VA.

Requirements

• Expert analytical, operational, and strategic support for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
• Leveraging operations research and systems analysis
• Enhance DTRA’s organizational assessment and decision-making capabilities
• Counter and deter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) and other emerging threats
• Collect, analyze, and manage data
• Support strategic and operational-level analysis
• Develop, implement, and manage a formalized Agency Assessment Framework
• Prepare, present, and defend comprehensive written evaluations, assessments, and reports
• Provide expert analytical support for the creation and maintenance of organizational assessment products
• Obtain and review performer deliverables, requirement documents, development papers, policy drafts, and other pertinent materials
• Support program assessments aligned with the Agency Assessment Framework
• Coordinate the development of evaluation methodologies and deliverables

Responsibilities

• Serve as an integral member of an assessment team to address complex, multifaceted problems—often when initial data is incomplete, inappropriate, or unavailable—and develop innovative, effective solutions.
• Collect, analyze, and manage data in support of organizational performance management, measurement, and assessment efforts, emphasizing accuracy and quality.
• Support strategic and operational-level analysis of Agency and DoW-wide strategy, policy, doctrine, decisions, and trends to provide actionable insights for leadership.
• Develop, implement, and manage a formalized Agency Assessment Framework, including processes for continuous improvement, evaluation, and reporting.
• Prepare, present, and defend comprehensive written evaluations, assessments, and reports for senior leaders within the Agency, summarizing complex analyses and presenting them in clear, actionable terms.
• Provide expert analytical support for the creation and maintenance of organizational assessment products—including advanced data visualization—to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Obtain and review performer deliverables, requirement documents, development papers, policy drafts, and other pertinent materials to ensure completeness, accuracy, and alignment with Agency priorities and operational needs.
• Support program assessments aligned with the Agency Assessment Framework by organizing and facilitating meetings, conducting analyses, and providing recommendations to senior decision-makers on resource utilization and strategies to fulfill mission-critical needs.
• Coordinate the development of evaluation methodologies and deliverables, such as requirement validations and assessment summaries, in line with DoD and Agency standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed