Operations Research Analyst, Lead

AMERICAN SYSTEMS•Quantico Base, VA

3d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee-owned federal government contractor, is seeking a Lead Operations Research Analyst to support modeling, simulation, and analysis of platforms, sensors, and weapons in OSD-approved scenarios, with a focus on USMC Wargaming Analysis. The role leads complex analyses that inform system trades, mission effectiveness, and operational decisions. It includes working directly with government customers, shaping analytical approaches, mentoring junior analysts, and briefing findings to senior leaders.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a current SSBI or equivalent investigation.
Bachelor’s degree in operations research or a related field that includes at least 24 semester hours of coursework in operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, computer science, engineering, political science, intelligence, international relations, or national security studies.
5–10 years of relevant experience in operations research, systems analysis, modeling and simulation, data analysis, test and evaluation, or a related field.
Experience independently leading or contributing to complex analytical studies, from requirements definition through final recommendations.
Experience with campaign-, mission-, or engagement-level modeling and simulation.
Experience using analytical or programming tools such as MATLAB, Python, SAS JMP, Perl, or similar applications.
Knowledge of test planning, data collection, statistical analysis, data reduction, measures of performance, measures of effectiveness, and evaluation methods.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor analysts, engage customers, and manage competing priorities.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to brief senior stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NSS, AFSIM, STORM, EADSIM, STK, or similar modeling and simulation tools.
Experience supporting ISR&T missions or related defense, intelligence, or national security programs.
Experience analyzing platforms, sensors, weapons, environmental impacts, or tactical operations.
Experience developing concepts of operations through quantitative analysis.
Experience presenting technical findings at MORS conferences or to senior government leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead modeling, simulation, and analysis efforts involving platforms, sensors, weapons, and tactical scenarios.
Define analytical requirements, develop assumptions, determine model detail, and select appropriate methodologies.
Evaluate system trades, mission utility, operational concepts, and capability gaps.
Develop measures of performance, measures of effectiveness, and other metrics to support government decision-making.
Apply statistical, data analysis, and test and evaluation methods to assess system performance.
Lead teams of analysts and coordinate with engineers, subject matter experts, and government customers.
Prepare and brief technical reports, analytical products, and recommendations to audiences ranging from technical working groups to senior government leadership.
Communicate complex analytical methods, results, and limitations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Mentor junior analysts and review analytical products for quality and technical rigor.
Apply machine learning, pattern recognition, and optimization techniques when appropriate.
Travel occasionally within the continental United States for working group meetings, training, and customer engagements.