*** Requires Active TS/SCI and SAP Eligible***
Job Summary:
We are seeking a senior Operations Research Analyst to lead analyses and assessments that shape future Department of War (DoW) capabilities and investment decisions.
You will lead Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) in support of Joint Staff J8 requirements. You will plan analytical campaigns aligned to Joint Staff priorities, help shape the supporting M&S architecture, oversee execution of complex analysis plans, and manage a team of analysts. The role requires strong written and verbal communication and the ability to work effectively with Joint Staff leadership and technical stakeholders across the DoW.
This is a full-time position in the National Capital Region.
Key Responsibilities:- Perform hands-on modeling, simulation, and analysis of weapons systems, platforms, sensors, and networks within OSD-approved scenarios. Systems include but are not limited to ballistic missiles, countermeasures, cruise missiles, drones, and various interceptors.
- Develop these models in an in-depth modeling and analysis environment supporting the quantitative evaluation of Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) end-to-end architecture performance.
- Support systems engineering trades, analysis, and concept exploration providing quick-turn, architecture-level analysis capability.
- Use simulation tools, MATLAB, and statistical methods to analyze system trade-offs and predict capability utility across mission threads.
- Develop system performance metrics that provide actionable insights to government customers and decision-makers.
- Independently engage with customers to define requirements, establish assumptions, set expectations and timelines, and document key findings.
- Lead identification of critical Blue and Red model elements required to meet customer analysis objectives and manage efforts to build or procure the appropriate models.
- Work with Service organizations and Intelligence Community partners to obtain key data needed to support effective J8 modeling at the appropriate level of detail with well-documented assumptions.
- Coordinate teams of analysts developing models of tactical scenarios to assess system trade space and demonstrate mission utility.
- Collaborate with FFRDCs, vendors, Intelligence Community elements, and other organizations to build authoritative models focused on key joint mission challenges.
- Prepare analytical reports and presentation materials, including both narrative and graphical products, and brief technical findings to government leadership at all levels.
- Travel as required to engage with the MS&A community of interest in support of J8 analysis efforts.
- Mentor and integrate junior analysts into analysis plans while leading the team in producing high-impact, complex analyses aligned to Joint Staff priorities.
- Analyze environmental data and assess impacts on real-world platforms and sensors.
- Apply advanced statistical methods to improve system capability effectiveness.
- Lead development of standard operating procedures documenting J8 analysis methodologies and implement QA/QC processes to ensure high-quality analytical deliverables.
- Clearly communicate complex technical methods and findings to both internal teams and customers.
- Develop presentations that communicate analysis methodologies and results to a range of audiences, from technical exchanges and community forums to Flag-level decision-makers.
- Evaluate and apply emerging artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to improve and streamline analytical processes.
Requirements
Required Qualifications- Security clearance: Active TS/SCI and SAP eligible.
- Minimum of 10 years of documented, relevant experience conducting DoW MS&A, as well as professional experience within IAMD or a related area, a minimum of 5 of which include supporting the Joint Staff, OSD, Service HQ, or CCMD HQ.
- Masters degree in engineering (such as aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering).
- Familiarity with campaign-level and mission-level modeling and simulation applications and techniques, including tools such as AFSIM, STORM, EADSIM, STK, Naval Simulation System (NSS), and similar vendor-developed systems.
- Experience with MATLAB, SAS JMP, Python, or Perl.
- Demonstrated experience in test design and planning, data collection, and data analysis, with knowledge of test and evaluation processes and activities.
- Knowledge of parametric and non-parametric statistics, data reduction and decomposition, data analysis techniques, development of measures of performance and measures of effectiveness, confidence intervals, computer-based analytical tools, and survey test and evaluation methods.
Cahaba's full-time employees are offered an outstanding comprehensive benefits package. These benefits include Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage, Guardian vision and dental insurance, company-funded life, short-term and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness benefits, generous paid time off, and robust retirement plan solutions.
The salary range for this role is $165,000 USD - $215,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
