Operations Research System Analyst (ORSA)

CACI • Fort Meade, MD

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About The Position

CACI is hiring an Operations Research System Analyst (ORSA) for a program in Tampa, Florida, providing mission-critical advisory, training, and operational support services to mission partners. The role supports national security through irregular warfare and operations expertise, working across geographic and functional combatant commands to develop, integrate, and sustain mission-ready task forces. The analyst contributes to strategic operations by assessing Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), Irregular Warfare (IW), and Sensitive Activities, and by helping improve joint force effectiveness and operational success.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• PhD in a relevant field of study and expertise.
• Demonstrated expertise applying operations research, systems analysis, and data analysis to military evaluations and assessments for OIE, IW, and Sensitive Activities.
• At least 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 areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement quantitative and qualitative assessment frameworks using measurable indicators (MOEs/MOPs) to evaluate operational effectiveness of OIE, Irregular Warfare, and Sensitive Activities.
• Apply operations research methodologies, statistical modeling, and data science techniques to analyze complex systems and impacts on the operational and/or information environment.
• Analyze operational data, intelligence reporting, and social media signals to identify patterns, trends, and behavioral changes.
• Test attribution, causality, and statistical significance linking operations to observed outcomes, while quantifying uncertainty and confidence levels.
• Implement, develop, and/or validate analytical models to assess courses of action, capabilities, risks, and tradeoffs to inform commander decision-making.
• Translate complex operational problems into structured analyses, visualizations, written reports, and executive-level briefings for government decision makers.
• Define data, information, and intelligence requirements, collection methods, and quality-control processes to maintain analytic rigor and longitudinal integrity.
• Synchronize assessment activities across joint staff, service components, and external stakeholders, aligning assessments with operational plans, activities, and the command battle rhythm.
• Evaluate second- and third-order effects of operations through system behavior analysis and simulation to support planning and risk management.
• Document methodologies, assumptions, limitations, and lessons learned to preserve institutional knowledge and ensure analytic transparency.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

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