Operations Research/ Systems Analyst (ORSA)

Operations Research / Systems Analyst (ORSA)

Blackrock Strategy, Inc. | Central Indiana • National Capital Region • Huntsville, AL

Travel: Approximately 10% CONUS and OCONUS travel in support of experimentation events, test ranges, and stakeholder engagements.

Clearance: Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required.

Location Requirement: Preference for candidates near Central Indiana, the National Capital Region (NCR), or Huntsville, Alabama. Must be able to support on-site activities as required.

About Blackrock Strategy

Blackrock Strategy, Inc. (BrS) provides engineering, operational, analytical, and technical services supporting the Department of War, Intelligence Community, and commercial customers. Our teams support test and evaluation, experimentation, systems integration, operational planning, and technology transition across national security programs.

Position Overview

Blackrock Strategy is seeking an experienced Operations Research / Systems Analyst (ORSA) to provide advanced analytical support to Task Force RAPTR technology experimentation and assessment activities.

This position applies operations research, statistical analysis, experimental design, and modeling and simulation to evaluate emerging technologies against operational requirements. The ORSA will develop measurable assessment frameworks, analyze performance data, and translate complex findings into actionable recommendations supporting technology investment, transition, and fielding decisions.

Working across operational, engineering, intelligence, and acquisition communities, the successful candidate will support evidence-based assessments within the Buy-Try-Decide framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop analytical frameworks translating operational challenges, capability gaps, and Critical Operational Issues (COIs) into measurable experimentation objectives.

• Establish Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), Measures of Performance (MOPs), evaluation criteria, and data-collection methodologies.

• Conduct statistical analysis, modeling and simulation, and quantitative assessments of experimentation and technology-performance data.

• Evaluate technology effectiveness, suitability, survivability, and operational relevance to support investment and fielding decisions.

• Develop analytical models, visualizations, and decision-support products communicating technical findings to Government stakeholders.

• Validate analytical methodologies and support quality assurance, statistical rigor, and traceability of Body of Evidence (BoE) products.

• Apply predictive analytics, AI/ML, and advanced analytical techniques to complex operational and technical challenges.

• Integrate findings across experimentation events and datasets to identify trends, performance gaps, and operational implications.

• Coordinate analytical activities with Combatant Commands, Military Services, Government organizations, and industry partners.

• Provide analytical expertise to Cross-Functional Analysis Teams (CFATs) and support continuous improvement of experimentation methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI security clearance.

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Industrial/Systems Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in operations research, statistical analysis, modeling and simulation, data science, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated expertise in experimental design, quantitative analysis, statistical methods, and performance evaluation.

• Experience translating operational requirements into measurable objectives, MOEs, MOPs, or comparable assessment criteria.

• Proficiency with Python, R, SAS, SPSS, JMP, MATLAB, or similar analytical tools.

• Experience with data visualization, SQL, database management, or related analytical technologies.

• Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and stakeholder-coordination skills.

• Ability to support field experimentation, test ranges, and operational environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related analytical discipline.

• Professional certification or advanced training in operations research, statistical analysis, modeling and simulation, or data science.

• Experience supporting DoD experimentation, operational assessment, test and evaluation, or technology-transition programs.

• Experience working with Combatant Commands, Military Services, DoD research organizations, or operational units.

• Expertise in optimization, hypothesis testing, causal inference, predictive analytics, or machine learning.

• Proficiency with Tableau, Power BI, or similar visualization tools.

• Experience analyzing electromagnetic spectrum technologies, cybersecurity, unmanned systems, radar, sensors, or communications systems.

• Familiarity with threat analysis, red teaming, intelligence production, or threat-informed experimentation.

• Prior military experience or experience supporting defense and national security programs.

Work Environment

• Combination of office-based analytical work and field experimentation activities.

• On-site support in Central Indiana, the NCR, or Huntsville, Alabama, based on program requirements.

• Work may involve classified facilities, operational installations, test ranges, and Government research environments.

• Regular collaboration with Government, military, engineering, intelligence, and acquisition stakeholders.

• Occasional extended hours, weekends, or surge support during critical experimentation events.

• Approximately 10% CONUS and OCONUS travel.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• 401(k) with company matching

• Employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contributions

• Paid time off and parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Referral bonus program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blackrock Strategy, Inc. is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We recruit, hire, and advance qualified individuals based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We also take affirmative action to employ and advance veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Human Resources department at 256-429-3608.