Operations Research and Systems Analyst (ORSA)

About the company

Threat Tec

Defense & space · 201 to 500 employees

What you'll do

• Conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analyses of complex military operational challenges, strategic initiatives, and capability requirements.
• Review, develop, and provide analytical and technical input for evaluation documentation supporting USSOCOM and Service-level strategies, operations, activities, and emerging threats.
• Formulate analytical problems, develop research methodologies, and design studies to evaluate operational effectiveness and mission requirements.
• Support processes associated with the Annual Joint Assessment (AJA) and Joint Military Assessment (JMA), including the development and refinement of analytical inputs.
• Analyze operational data, identify trends, assess risks, and develop actionable recommendations to enhance military readiness and operational effectiveness.
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear, concise, and understandable reports, briefings, and recommendations for military leadership and non-ORSA subject matter experts.
• Coordinate and integrate ORSA activities with military staff elements and functional organizations to ensure analytical products are operationally relevant and actionable.
• Support strategic planning, operational assessments, and future force capability development initiatives.
• Collaborate with military planners, analysts, and subject matter experts to support informed decision-making.
• Prepare and present analytical findings, assessments, and recommendations to senior military leadership and stakeholders.

What you need

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of complex military or operational problems.
• Experience developing analytical methodologies, conducting research, and evaluating operational data.
• Strong understanding of analytical techniques, problem formulation, and research design.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear, actionable recommendations for nontechnical audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, assessments, and briefings.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with military leadership, staff elements, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Must possess an active TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience serving on a Department of Defense military staff, performing executive-level staff functions and facilitating bilateral information flow between commanders and subordinate units.
• Working knowledge of Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), including its organizational structure, mission, and operational responsibilities.
• Familiarity with MARSOC future force capability requirements development and associated planning processes.
• Familiarity with the Annual Joint Assessment (AJA) and Joint Military Assessment (JMA) processes.
• Previous experience supporting USSOCOM, MARSOC, or other Special Operations Forces organizations.
• Experience developing analytical products and recommendations supporting senior military leadership and strategic decision-making.

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