Operations Research System Analyst (ORSA)

CACI International•Fort Meade, MD

5d•$94,400 - $198,200

About The Position

CACI is hiring an Operations Research System Analyst (ORSA) to support a program in Tampa, Florida, delivering advisory, training, and operational support services for mission partners. The role supports work across geographic and functional combatant commands, helping develop, integrate, and sustain mission-ready task forces. The analyst contributes to national security missions involving Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), Irregular Warfare (IW), and Sensitive Activities by assessing operational effectiveness, analyzing complex systems and data, and informing commander decision-making. The position designs and implements quantitative and qualitative assessment frameworks; applies operations research, statistical modeling, and data science; analyzes operational data, intelligence reporting, and social media signals; and evaluates attribution, causality, statistical significance, uncertainty, and confidence. It also develops or validates analytical models, communicates findings through visualizations, reports, and briefings, defines data and intelligence requirements, coordinates assessments across stakeholders, evaluates operational effects through systems analysis and simulation, and documents methodologies and lessons learned. The role requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. It is full-time, regular employment, with up to 25% travel within the continental United States. The proposed salary range is $94,400–$198,200. CACI describes a flexible time-off benefit, learning resources, and a broad benefits package that includes healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time-off benefits.

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.
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 the 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.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of 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 for commander decision-making.
Translate complex operational problems into structured analyses with clear visualizations, concise 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.