Operations Research Analyst

Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff • Arlington, VA

11h

About The Position

The Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is hiring a senior Operations Research Analyst in the Warfighting Analysis Division. The analyst designs, develops, and executes Joint warfighting analyses of U.S. and allied forces against potential adversaries to identify strengths and deficiencies and develop insights and recommendations that inform Department of War strategic direction, operational and contingency planning, requirements, and programs.

The position provides senior technical leadership for Europe and NATO warfighting, Joint campaign, and mission analyses involving current contingency plans and strategic futures. The analyst designs and evaluates concepts of operation and emerging approaches using mathematical modeling and operations research, and advises leadership on analytical support for staffing, funding, policy requirements, and Service concepts. Related work may cover other analytic areas, including the Pacific and Indo-Pacific, Western Hemisphere, or concept, strategy, and policy scenarios.

The analyst formulates complex study plans, structures analytical workflows, and coordinates projects across multidisciplinary Joint and Coalition teams. The role also provides analysis for the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process, the Joint Requirements and Oversight Council, Defense Planning Guidance, and other senior-leadership decisions. The position is full-time, has a flexible tour of duty, and is situationally eligible for telework. Occasional overtime and periodic travel, including overnight, out-of-area, and international travel, may be required. A Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) clearance must be obtained and maintained, and the position is subject to drug testing.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.
• Advanced operations research, mathematical modeling, applied statistics, and military simulation expertise, with understanding of Joint and Coalition theater operations, contingency planning, and Department-wide strategic decision processes such as PPBE and JROC.
• Experience designing and executing complex Joint campaign- and mission-level warfighting analyses and developing mathematical frameworks, decision criteria, and simulation methodologies.
• Strong conceptual and analytical ability to synthesize strategic variables across multiple global Areas of Responsibility and evaluate concepts of operations and Service-level programs.
• Ability to translate technical modeling outcomes into strategic advice, position papers, and briefings for senior national defense leadership.
• A degree in operations research, or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics; at least 3 semester hours must be in calculus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements, including a background investigation, and may be required to complete a probationary period.
• Must meet Selective Service registration requirements if applicable.
• Must undergo initial and periodic drug testing.
• Must provide transcripts or other documentation supporting educational claims.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the technical execution of Europe and NATO warfighting, Joint campaign, and mission analyses spanning current contingency plans and Department of War strategic futures.
• Design and evaluate concepts of operation and emerging approaches using mathematical modeling and operations research.
• Provide expert technical advice to leadership on analytical justification for staffing, funding, policy requirements, and Service concepts.
• Support analysis for other assigned areas, which may include the Pacific and Indo-Pacific, Western Hemisphere, and concept, strategy, or policy scenarios.
• Formulate complex study plans, structure analytical workflows, and coordinate project tasks across multidisciplinary Joint and Coalition teams.
• Provide analytic support to the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process, the Joint Requirements and Oversight Council, Defense Planning Guidance, and other senior-leadership decisions.
• Translate modeling outcomes into strategic advice, position papers, and briefings for senior defense leaders.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and are not detailed in the posting.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior