Operations Research/Systems Analyst (ORSA), Senior

USfalcon is seeking an Operations Research/Systems Analyst (ORSA), Senior to support USSTRATCOM at Offutt AFB, NE.   

JOB SUMMARY: The ORSA applies advanced quantitative methods and operations research techniques to resolve complex analytical problems in direct support of USSTRATCOM's campaign and risk assessment mission. The selected candidate will originate new analytical methodologies, lead cross-discipline study teams, and produce decision-quality insights for senior leadership. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:  

• Apply a wide range of operations research methods and techniques to define, structure, and resolve complex analytical problems in support of USSTRATCOM campaign and risk assessment objectives.
• Demonstrate expertise in quantitative techniques and methods — including optimization, simulation, statistical modeling, and system dynamics — to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models that address organizational challenges.
• Participate actively in cross-discipline study teams, collaborating with planners, intelligence analysts, data scientists, and subject matter experts to deliver integrated, actionable insight.
• Originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies to address complex organizational challenges across USSTRATCOM mission areas, including Strategic Deterrence, Nuclear Operations, and Global Strike assessments.
• Execute projects and studies within established financial and time constraints, producing quality deliverables on schedule.
• Develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques — including survey design, structured elicitation, and automated data extraction — to support analysis, modeling, and senior leader decision-making.
• Apply Python and R for quantitative analysis, statistical computation, and model prototyping.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Agile methodologies, including contributing to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Produce graduate-level quality briefings and written reports presenting analytical findings to senior leadership; respond to technical questions on methodology and results.
• Collaborate with the USSTRATCOM J7 assessment team, Joint Staff, and interagency partners on matters requiring quantitative analytical support. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum 10 years of experience applying a wide range of operations research methods and techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative techniques used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve complex problems or define alternative solutions. 
• Experience participating in study teams and collaborating across disciplines to deliver actionable insight.
• Proven ability to originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies to address complex organizational challenges.
• Experience executing projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.
• Skilled in developing and utilizing appropriate data collection techniques to support analysis, modeling, and decision-making.
• Proficiency in Python and R for quantitative analysis, modeling, and statistical computation.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including contributing to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Direct experience supporting USSTRATCOM assessments, exercises, or strategic deterrence analysis.
• Experience with the Joint Risk Assessment Methodology (JRAM) and related OR frameworks (Bayesian networks, System Dynamics, Vensim).
• Familiarity with MAVEN Smart Systems, Tableau, or Power BI for model output visualization.
• Experience with Machine Learning model development and AI/ML pipeline design.
• Prior work in or with USSTRATCOM J7 assessment teams. 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:  

• Bachelor's degree in business analytics, computer science, data science, operations research, data analytics, actuarial science, mathematics, and/or engineering, or equivalent. 

REQUIRED CLEARANCE: Top Secret/SCI  

TRAVEL: TBD 

Benefits Offered: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, pet insurance, paid time off, and holidays.

USfalcon has grown from our roots in 1984 to become a mid-tier professional services company supporting a diverse and global customer base of DoD and Federal Agencies. We have been excelling in diverse platforms for almost 30 years and continue to be an industry leader. If you thrive in an organization that values integrity, commitment, stewardship, and service, we want to meet you.  We deliver core capabilities in Aviation, Space, Information Technology, and Business Operations and continue to grow and expand our competencies, contracts and customer base, adding to our long history of supporting customer and community needs. Learn more at www.usfalcon.com/history.