Operations Research Systems Analyst

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented OPERATIONS RESEARCH SYSTEMS ANALYST (ORSA) to join our team in QUANTICO, VA .

This role supports the execution of complex wargaming events, leveraging analytical methodologies to assess future force capabilities and shape Marine Corps doctrine.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• You will design, develop, and execute wargames and tabletop exercises to support the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory's strategic objectives.
• You will apply operations research, statistical analysis, and mathematical modeling techniques to evaluate wargame outcomes and operational concepts.
• You will collaborate with military planners, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to define wargame scenarios, objectives, and evaluation metrics.
• You will collect, process, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data generated during wargaming events to identify trends and capability gaps.
• You will prepare comprehensive analytical reports, briefings, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• You will support the integration of modeling and simulation tools to enhance the realism and analytical rigor of wargame execution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related analytical discipline and 5+ years of experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis in support of military operations, wargaming, or defense planning.  A total of 10 years’ experience without a degree.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis software and data visualization tools (e.g., Python, R, Tableau, Excel).
• Strong understanding of Marine Corps organizational structure, doctrine, and future force design concepts.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate effectively to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Operations Research or a related technical field.
• Experience designing evaluation frameworks and data collection plans for exercises or wargames.
• Familiarity with combat modeling and simulation applications used within the Department of Defense.
• Prior military service, particularly within the United States Marine Corps, with experience in operational planning.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an active current TS/SCI security clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able and willing to perform occasional manual labor and warehouse duties, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.