Operations Research and Systems Analyst and Planner

Title Operations Research and Systems Analyst and Planner Location Fort Meade Description
Responsibilities
• Conduct operations research and systems analysis to support military planning, campaign assessments, and mission effectiveness.
• Develop and apply analytical methods including wargaming, campaign analysis, mission engineering, modeling, and simulation.
• Analyze operational activities and mission data to support decision-making and resource allocation.
• Design, develop, and lead analysis efforts across multiple teams and mission areas.
• Apply mathematical, statistical, and visualization techniques to evaluate operational performance and campaign objectives.
• Validate data, models, and analytical results to ensure accuracy and mission relevance.
• Develop reports, briefings, and visualizations that inform senior leadership and command decision-making.
• Serve as a liaison between multidisciplinary analysis teams and government stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior analysts as needed.

Qualifications
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Operations Research and Systems Analysis (ORSA) experience.
• Experience designing and applying mathematical, statistical, or econometric analysis methods.
• Experience with wargaming, campaign analysis, mission engineering, or similar operational analysis methodologies.
• Experience translating complex analytical results into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
• 7+ years of ORSA or operational analysis experience.
• Experience supporting military, joint operations, or special operations environments.
• Experience with campaign assessments, mission engineering, or operational planning within the DoD.
• Experience supporting organizations such as the Center for Army Analysis, RAND, OPNAV N81, or similar operations research organizations.
• Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related field. Doctorate preferred.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary analytical teams and briefing senior government leadership.
About the Organization About Markesman Group

Markesman Group has gathered the nation's foremost experts in Cyber, ISR, Enterprise IT and Intelligence Analysis. We seek to lead with cutting edge technology, high quality development and best value services for both the government and commercial sectors. Our team combines passion, acumen, focus, patriotism, desire, dedication and the love for the job to create value for our customers. We pride ourselves in a rigorous selection process because not only do we want the best, we want the best to want us. Working closely together as part of a service-disabled veteran owned small business, we enjoy a family environment where teammates challenge and elevate each other every day. The Markesman family is always striving to solve tomorrow's problems, today.

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