Job Summary:
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*
Job Duties and 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.
Job Requirements (Education/Skills/Experience):
- 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 En