Principal Operations Research Analyst (SME)
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Job ID: 2025-5844
Type: Full-time Exempt, Salaried
# of Openings: 1
Category: Other
Remote
Overview
The Principal Operations Research Analyst (SME) -- Wargaming & LVC serves as the chief analyst for major wargaming efforts (e.g., GLOMO/CS, LDLW, FG, GE) in a Live--Virtual--Constructive (LVC) environment. In this senior role, you will lead enterprise-level OR strategy, design and execute complex experiments, develop analytical frameworks for wargames and exercises, and mentor a team of analysts supporting a high-visibility government customer.
You will work closely with government stakeholders, operators, and cross-functional technical teams to deliver rigorous, repeatable, and defensible analysis that informs operational plans, capability development, and strategic decision-making.
This position is contingent upon contract award
Responsibilities
Serve as the chief operations research analyst for designated wargames and LVC events, ensuring analytical rigor from problem framing through final reporting.
Lead enterprise OR strategy efforts, translating sponsor objectives and PWS requirements into structured analytical questions, models, and study plans.
Design and oversee experimental methodologies for wargames, exercises, and simulations, including treatment/control design, measures of performance/effectiveness, and data collection plans.
Develop, implement, and validate quantitative and qualitative models to assess concepts of operations, force design options, and operational risk.
Direct the analysis of wargame and exercise data; synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior decision-makers.
Prepare and deliver briefings, white papers, and technical reports to senior military and civilian leaders.
Mentor and coach a team of OR analysts and data scientists; provide technical quality control and professional development guidance.
Collaborate with operations, intelligence, and technical SMEs to ensure models, assumptions, and scenarios reflect current doctrine, capabilities, and threat environments.
Coordinate closely with government leads to align analytical efforts with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), schedule, and deliverable requirements.
Support proposal, capture, and growth activities by contributing OR subject matter expertise and wargaming best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned to support mission requirements.
Qualifications
Active Secret clearance; eligibility for Top Secret preferred. (U.S. citizenship required due to government contract requirements.)
12+ years of progressively responsible experience in operations research, data science, or a closely related analytical discipline, including significant experience supporting DoD or other U.S. government customers.
PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field; or a Master's degree in one of these fields with 15+ years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience leading complex OR studies or campaigns involving wargames, exercises, or simulations (e.g., LVC environments).
Proven expertise in experimental design, statistical analysis, and model development for operational or strategic-level problems.
Experience advising senior leaders and stakeholders, including developing and presenting concise, decision-focused findings and recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of analysts, manage multiple concurrent efforts, and ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables.
Preferred Qualific
