Operations Research System Analyst (ORSA)

CACI International•Tampa, FL

2d•$65,000 - $136,500•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team dedicated to advancing national security through innovative irregular warfare and operations expertise. CACI is hiring an Operations Research System Analyst (ORSA) to join a program in Tampa, FL that will deliver mission-critical advisory, training, and operational support services that help mission partners stay ahead of rapidly evolving global threats. Working across geographic and functional combatant commands, these professionals play a vital role in developing, integrating, and sustaining mission-ready task forces that enhance joint force effectiveness and operational success. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact missions, collaborate with experienced professionals, and support strategic operations that strengthen our nation's defense capabilities around the world. Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace complex challenges, and are committed to mission excellence will find meaningful opportunities for growth and impact within CACI and on this team.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance
Master's degree in a relevant field of study (e.g. Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics) and 3+ years of experience supporting military operational planning and/or assessments for OIE, IW, Sensitive Activities, or compartmented activities; -OR- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience supporting military operational planning and/or assessments for OIE, IW, Sensitive Activities, or compartmented activities
Experience briefing or delivering written concepts to executive/senior-level (GO/FO/SES) decision makers
Successful track record in designing, administering and/or evaluating research instruments and activities in support of military operations
Demonstrated experience integrating data analytic tools, to include AI/ML enabled tools, in support of assessments and research

Nice To Haves

PhD in relevant field of study and expertise
Demonstrated expertise applying operations research, systems and data analysis to military evaluations and assessments for OIE, IW, and Sensitive Activities
5+ years of experience supporting military operational assessments and research at the CCMD, Service Component Command, Joint Task Force or similar level
Familiarity with CENTCOM and/or AFRICOM AORs

Responsibilities

Designs and implements assessment frameworks (quantitative and qualitative) using measurable indicators (MOEs/MOPs) to evaluate operational effectiveness of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), Irregular Warfare and Sensitive Activities
Applies operations research methodologies, statistical modeling, and data science techniques to analyze complex systems and impacts on the operational and/or information environment
Conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis of operational data, intelligence reporting, and social media signals to identify patterns, trends, and behavioral changes
Tests attribution, causality, and statistical significance linking operations to observed outcomes, while explicitly quantifying uncertainty and confidence levels
Implements, develops and/or validates analytical models to assess courses of action, capabilities, risks, and tradeoffs to inform commander decision-making
Translates complex operational problems into structured analyses with clear visualizations, concise written reports and executive-level briefings for government decision makers
Defines data/information/intelligence requirements, collection methods, and quality control processes to maintain analytic rigor and longitudinal integrity
Synchronizes assessment activities across joint staff, service components, and external stakeholders, aligning assessments with operational plans and activities and with the command battle rhythm
Evaluates second and third-order effects of operations through system behavior analysis and simulation to support planning and risk management
Documents methodologies, assumptions, limitations, and lessons learned to preserve institutional knowledge and ensure analytic transparency