Senior Operations Research/Systems Analyst

Appcast

$112K — $196K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 13+ years of experience, or equivalent alternative experience based on education level.
  • Current/active TS/SCI clearance or higher required.

Responsibilities

  • Provides quantitative analysis to support decision-making in operations.
  • Translates complex operational issues into structured models for J39 leadership.
  • Designs and conducts studies and simulations to evaluate operational concepts.
  • Integrates various data sources to assess system behavior and effects.
  • Defines measurable indicators and thresholds for assessment planning.
  • Collaborates with multiple stakeholders to ensure relevance of analytic outputs.
  • Communicates complex results through visualizations and briefings for decision-makers.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Life insurance.
  • Flexible work schedules.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Operations Research/Systems Analyst to join our team! In this role you will apply operations research and systems analysis methodologies to support Operations in the Information Environment (OIE).

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Provides quantitative, decision-focused analysis that informs planning, execution, and assessment.

  • Supports J39 leadership by translating complex operational problems into structured analytic models that improve understanding of tradeoffs, risk, and effectiveness.

  • Designs and executes analytic studies, simulations, and models to evaluate OIE COAs, LOEs, and operational concepts, assessing feasibility, resource requirements, timelines, and risk. Conducts cost-benefit, risk, and performance analyses to compare options and support COA development, wargaming, and decision briefs.

  • Integrates data from intelligence reporting, operational assessments, commercial analytics, and planning inputs to assess system behavior, dependencies, and potential second- and third-order effects in the information environment.

  • Supports assessment planning by helping define measurable indicators, thresholds, and decision points, ensuring OIE activities are learnable and adaptable.

  • Collaborates closely with planners, analysts, assessment managers, data scientists, and operational stakeholders to ensure analytic outputs are operationally relevant, transparent, and defensible.

  • Communicates complex findings through clear visualizations and executive-level briefings, enabling commanders and staff to make informed, risk-aware decisions.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelors degree and 13+ years experience. Years of comparable experience can be used in lieu of degree. (HS diploma 17+ years, Associates 15+ years, Masters 10+ years)
  • Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance or higher

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer tohttps://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

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