Operational Research System Analyst
Operational Research System Analyst
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22-08-2025
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Job Description
Operational Research System Analyst (ORSA)
The Ascendancy Groups Mission
To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical service and training-based solutions.
Overview
The Operational Research System Analyst (ORSA) position is a full-time position 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 that is pending award announcement.
Security Requirement:
TS/SCI or TS w/SCI Eligibility
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Defines measurable and observable Measures of Effectiveness.
- Participates in the development of intelligence and non-kinetic targeting activities to align collections and define acceptable outcomes.
- Supports assessments of the information environment by applying a combination of opinion research data intelligence operational reporting and social media insights.
- Contributes to the collection of social cultural economic political religious and regional indicators through all available sources to assess approved series in the theater.
- Coordinates consolidates submits and tracks intelligence requirements across Information Forces and Info activities.
- Creates determines resourcing and/or coordinates 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.
- Participates in the development of intelligence for inclusion in command collection plans facilitating planning execution and feedback for measures of performance and measures of effectiveness.
- Identifies assesses designs and reports 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.
- Conducts assessment of information activities and OIE.
- Identify and track measures of performance through the attainment of measures of effectiveness.
- Provides operational intelligence services that include the full range of intelligence functions to address Information Related Capabilities (IRC) requirements.
- Applies advanced analytical methodssuch as statistics modeling simulations and data scienceto assess and optimize the effectiveness of OIE and influence campaigns.
- Help leadership and planners make data-informed decisions about employing Information Forces across the battlespace.
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in Operations Research Mathematics Statistics Data Science Engineering Economics or related quantitative field
- 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)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of FA49 (Army ORSA) or similar military ORSA training pipeline
- 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)
The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships reputation and trust.
We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nations security.
To expedite your application provide the following information when you apply:
- Do you have an active TS/SCI Clearance If not are you eligible for one
- Total number of years professional experience
- List the highest degree earned and the field of study
- List the second highest degree earned and the field of study
- Provide your experience as it relates to this role. Please be specific.
If you possess the experience qualifications and drive required for this position please APPLY NOW for consideration!
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
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