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Requisition #
R62215
Locations
USA-DC-Washington
Posting Date
07/30/2025
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Remote Type
Onsite
Time Type
Full time

Description & Requirements

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ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Operations Research Analyst to support our DoD contract out of Alexandria, VA. 

The Operations Research Analyst (ORSA) will provide onsite support to government leadership in the Center for Special Operations Analysis for the Secretariat for Special Operations (SSO), OASD SO/LIC.  The ORSA will analyze data, develop models, and provide insights to optimize processes, resource allocation, and strategic planning. ManTech is seeking an individual with a background and experience as an Operations Systems Analyst in support of a DoD organization.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Leads the application of quantitative techniques to solve complex problems and rigorous
    methods of scientific inquiry and analysis.
  • Expert summarizing, visualizing and briefing large volumes of complex information and analysis to answer senior-level questions and inform decisions.
  • Develops data sources and analytical methods that suit the question to be answered or the decision to be informed, often roughly defined or open-ended.
  • Oversee the development of analysis of operational concepts to support force planning, development, and design efforts.
  • Plans, initiates, applies, and/or oversees the analysis of operational concepts and future concepts.
  • Conducts analysis to inform program development and budget formulation/justification processes.
  • Conducts wargames, models, and/or simulations to inform strategy, capability
    development, force design, and force management processes

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Master’s degree with a STEM or Operations Research discipline
  • Knowledge of operations research/systems analysis or related field to serve as subject matter expert and provide advice and guidance as senior leadership.
  • At least 5 years’ experience in conducting research, supporting research programs, and generating research documents.
     

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with DoD organizations
  • Skilled at conveying complex ideas in clear, concise language
  • Understanding of AI and Machine Learning
     

Clearance Requirement:

  • Active DoD Secret with the ability to obtain Top Secret / SCI
     

Physical Requirements:

  • Sedentary Work


The projected compensation range for this position is $86,500.00-$144,300.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.  In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation.  MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.