Posted today
Top Secret/SCI
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$160,000 - $180,000
Occasional travel
Aerospace and Aviation
Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site/Office)
Title:
Senior Operations Research Analyst (TS/SCI Required)
Overview
A leading national security-focused organization is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst (ORSA) to support mission-critical programs within the intelligence and defense community.
This role involves applying advanced analytical, mathematical, and modeling techniques to support high-impact decision-making in complex operational environments. The work directly contributes to national security initiatives, including space and defense-related missions.
Why This Role
Work on high-visibility national security programs
Engage in advanced analytics, modeling, and simulation
Collaborate with senior decision-makers and mission stakeholders
Be part of a high-performing, cleared team environment
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership across projects involving:
Operations research
Applied mathematics
Data analytics
Modeling & simulation
Decision analysis
Develop and implement mathematical and statistical models to support mission objectives
Determine appropriate levels of analytical rigor based on mission complexity and data uncertainty
Translate customer requirements into analytical approaches and deliverables
Communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders
Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team of government and contractor personnel
Support the development of new processes, methodologies, and analytical frameworks
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance (required)
Bachelor’s degree in:
Operations Research
Systems Engineering
Mathematics, Statistics, or related technical field
10+ years of relevant experience
Strong experience with:
Operations research methodologies
Modeling & simulation
Data analysis and decision support
Experience with design of experiments
Proven ability to lead analytical teams on complex, high-risk projects
Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences
Ability to work in a secure environment (SCIF)
High level of initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving capability
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or PhD in a quantitative or technical field
Experience supporting:
DoD, Intelligence Community, or space-related programs
Programming experience with:
Python
MATLAB
R
SQL
VBA
Experience with large-scale data analytics and modeling frameworks
Work Environment
Location: Colorado Springs, CO (on-site)
Travel: Minimal (
Senior Operations Research Analyst (TS/SCI Required)
Overview
A leading national security-focused organization is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst (ORSA) to support mission-critical programs within the intelligence and defense community.
This role involves applying advanced analytical, mathematical, and modeling techniques to support high-impact decision-making in complex operational environments. The work directly contributes to national security initiatives, including space and defense-related missions.
Why This Role
Work on high-visibility national security programs
Engage in advanced analytics, modeling, and simulation
Collaborate with senior decision-makers and mission stakeholders
Be part of a high-performing, cleared team environment
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership across projects involving:
Operations research
Applied mathematics
Data analytics
Modeling & simulation
Decision analysis
Develop and implement mathematical and statistical models to support mission objectives
Determine appropriate levels of analytical rigor based on mission complexity and data uncertainty
Translate customer requirements into analytical approaches and deliverables
Communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders
Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team of government and contractor personnel
Support the development of new processes, methodologies, and analytical frameworks
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance (required)
Bachelor’s degree in:
Operations Research
Systems Engineering
Mathematics, Statistics, or related technical field
10+ years of relevant experience
Strong experience with:
Operations research methodologies
Modeling & simulation
Data analysis and decision support
Experience with design of experiments
Proven ability to lead analytical teams on complex, high-risk projects
Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences
Ability to work in a secure environment (SCIF)
High level of initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving capability
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or PhD in a quantitative or technical field
Experience supporting:
DoD, Intelligence Community, or space-related programs
Programming experience with:
Python
MATLAB
R
SQL
VBA
Experience with large-scale data analytics and modeling frameworks
Work Environment
Location: Colorado Springs, CO (on-site)
Travel: Minimal (
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