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Systems Planning & Analysis · 23 hours ago

Senior Operations Research Analyst

Offutt Air Force Base, NE

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. The role involves leading analysis of DoD programs and systems, conducting data validation, and developing system-of-systems models for NC3 architectures.

AnalyticsInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and support analysis of the performance of DoD programs and systems, with emphasis on NC3 mission effectiveness, resilience, and operational readiness

Conduct data collection, specification reviews, and validation activities to ensure accuracy and completeness of NC3-related datasets

Develop and maintain system-of-systems models and simulations of NC3 architectures using commercial and proprietary MBSE tools, integrating operational, technical, and mission-level perspectives

Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of NC3 capabilities, including scenario-based assessments, risk analysis, and trade-off studies

Assist in the preparation of deliverables, including technical reports, presentations, and recommendations that communicate findings to senior stakeholders

Participate in customer meetings and briefings, providing subject matter expertise in NC3 modeling, simulation, and analysis

Qualification

Operations ResearchModelingSimulationSystems EngineeringModels Based System Engineering (MBSE)Data AnalysisTechnical ReportingOral CommunicationTeam CollaborationLeadership

Required

U.S. Citizen with the ability to get and maintain a DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance to work at Offutt AFB

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline

8+ years of professional experience in operations research, systems engineering, or modeling and simulation, with demonstrated expertise in system-of-systems analysis

Experience with Models Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience preparing and delivering technical reports, presentations, and recommendations to senior stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and independently with minimal supervision

Preferred

Master's degree in Operations Research, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or related field

Experience in analysis of complex Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) system-of-systems designs, including mission-level modeling and operational assessments

Experience with defense acquisition, Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE), and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) processes

Experience in Department of Defense / War (DoD/DoW) wargaming, experimentation, and exercises

Demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior analysts and guiding project teams in advanced modeling and simulation tasks