Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA)

Peraton•Fort Meade, MD

8d•$135,000 - $216,000•Onsite

About The Position

The hardest intelligence problems don't yield to intuition alone — they require rigorous quantitative analysis, disciplined methodology, and the judgment to translate data into decisions. Peraton is seeking an Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA) to support USCYBERCOM J2 at Fort Meade, MD, applying advanced decision analytics, mathematical and statistical techniques, data mining, and modeling and simulation to address the command's most pressing operational and planning challenges. In this role, you'll sit at the intersection of intelligence and quantitative analysis — providing unique, timely assessments on operationally-focused issues that directly inform senior leadership decisions. You'll collaborate with analysts and planners across the J2 enterprise, integrating ORSA methodologies into intelligence production and supporting the development and execution of Strategic and Operational assessments. This is a senior-level role for a professional who brings both the technical depth to build rigorous analytical frameworks and the operational judgment to make them matter in a fast-moving command environment.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph
Minimum of 12 years w/o a degree or 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA or 3 years with PhD
Working knowledge of operations research methodologies, decision analytics, and IC/DoD classification guidelines
Demonstrated ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports and assessments in Microsoft Office formats
Proficiency with mathematical and statistical analysis techniques
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a Service-level ORSA school
Background in operations research, systems analysis, or defense analytics
Experience with modeling and simulation tools and decision analytics platforms
Familiarity with USCYBERCOM strategic and operational assessment frameworks
Knowledge of military planning processes and intelligence support to assessments
12+ years of relevant experience, including work within the last 2 years
Master's degree in a related field — or a Bachelor's degree plus 5 additional years of senior-level experience (17 years total)
5+ years of Strategic, Operational, and/or service-level assessments experience

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and apply decision analytics, mathematical and statistical techniques, data mining, modeling and simulation, and other analytic methods to address operational and planning challenges
Combine quantitative methods with military and/or IC judgment to facilitate senior leadership decisions
Provide unique and timely analysis on pressing, operationally-focused issues using multi-source data and interdisciplinary techniques
Support development and execution of intelligence support to Strategic and Operational assessments
Develop and present analytical products and briefings to USCYBERCOM staff and senior leadership
Collaborate with analysts and planners to integrate ORSA methodologies into intelligence production
Identify and apply innovative analytical approaches to complex intelligence problems
Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) requiring ORSA expertise
Document Operating Instructions (OIs) for Command-wide programs and initiatives