Operational Research System Analyst (ORSA)
Operational Research System Analyst (ORSA)
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Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) is seeking a highly experienced and skilled mission-driven Operational Research System Analyst (ORSA) to support APOLLO/OPIAS in Tampa FL. This role will be embedded in operational planning teams applying advanced analytical methodssuch as modeling and simulation wargaming statistical analysis and systems thinkingto inform mission design evaluate Courses of Action (COAs) and develop Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) and Performance (MOPs) as part of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE). The ORSA will enhance operational adaptability strategic alignment and mission effectiveness across Irregular Warfare planning activities. This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.
Possible locations for this position are as follows:
AFRICOM
CENTCOM
SOUTHCOM
EUCOM
INDOPACOM
NORTHCOM
Possible locations for this position are as follows:
MacDill (Tampa FL)
Al Udeid (Qatar)
Fort Meade (Maryland)
Northcom (Colorado Springs CO)
Camp Humphreys (Korea)
Arifjan (Kuwait)
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Hawaii)
Fort Eisenhower (Georgia)
Offutt AFB (Omaha NE)
Naval Operating Base Norfolk (Virginia)
Southcom (Doral FL)
JB San Antonio (Texas)
Stuttgart (Germany)
Vicenza (Italy)
Tyndall AFB (Florida)
Key Responsibilities:
Define measurable and observable Measures of Effectiveness.
Participate in the development of intelligence and non-kinetic targeting activities to align collections and define acceptable outcomes.
Support assessments of the information environment by applying a combination of opinion research data intelligence operational reporting and social media insights.
Contribute to the collection of social cultural economic political religious and regional indicators through all available sources to assess approved series in the theater.
Coordinate consolidate submit and track intelligence requirements across Information Forces and Info activities.
Create determine resourcing and/or coordinate with stakeholders the collection of social cultural economic political religious and regional identified indicators through all available sources to assess approved series in the theater.
Participate in the development of intelligence for inclusion in command collection plans facilitating planning execution and feedback for measures of performance and measures of effectiveness.
Identify assess design and report on highly complex adversary strengths weaknesses order of battle force structure military capabilities key military leadership military policies plans strategies intentions and their impact on force developments in support of IO Division planning efforts and operational execution
Conduct assessment of information activities and OIE. Identify and track measures of performance through the attainment of measures of effectiveness
Provide operational intelligence services that include the full range of intelligence functions to address Information Related Capabilities (IRC) requirements.
Apply advanced analytical methodssuch as statistics modeling simulations and data scienceto assess and optimize the effectiveness of OIE and influence campaigns. Help leadeship and planners make data-informed decisions about employing Information Forces across the battlespace.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Operations Research Mathematics Statistics Data Science Engineering Economics or related quantitative field
3 years of experience applying quantitative methods to military or government problem sets
Experience working in a collaborative cross-functional team environment
Proficiency in modeling simulation optimization and data analysis
Demonstrated ability to develop and brief decision support tools or assessments to senior leaders
Familiarity with statistical tools and languages (e.g. R Python MATLAB or SAS)
Strong communication skills able to present complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Operations Research Applied Mathematics Data Science or a closely related discipline
Completion of FA49 (Army ORSA) or similar military ORSA training pipeline
5 years of experience supporting Combatant Commands the Joint Staff or DoD components
Experience supporting Information Operations Strategic Communications or Influence Assessment
Understanding of Joint Planning Process (JPP) or campaign design
Proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau Power BI ) or network analysis software (Gephi Palantir Neo4j)
Experience applying machine learning or predictive modeling in an operational context
Familiarity with campaign assessment frameworks Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) Measures of Performance (MOPs) and wargaming
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Original Posting:
July 25 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $89700.00 - $162150.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
