Operations Research/Systems Analyst (ORSA)
Blackrock Strategy, Inc. | Central Indiana • National Capital Region • Huntsville, AL
Travel: Approximately 10% travel is expected in support of experimentation events, test ranges, stakeholder engagements, and analytical collaboration. CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.
Clearance: An active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required.
Location Requirement: Preference will be given to candidates located near Central Indiana, the National Capital Region (NCR), or Huntsville, Alabama. Candidates must be able to support on-site activities within one of these locations as required by program, customer, and mission needs.
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 a broad range of national security programs.
Position Overview
Blackrock Strategy is seeking an experienced Operations Research/Systems Analyst (ORSA) to provide advanced analytical and data science support to Task Force RAPTR technology experimentation and assessment activities.
This position serves as an analytical lead for complex experimentation efforts, with emphasis on operations research, experimental design, statistical analysis, modeling and simulation, and development of Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) and Measures of Performance (MOPs). The ORSA will help translate operational problems and capability gaps into measurable experimentation objectives and defensible analytical frameworks.
Working across operational, engineering, intelligence, acquisition, and analytical communities, this position supports rigorous technology evaluation and evidence-based investment, transition, and fielding decisions within the Buy-Try-Decide framework.
The ideal candidate brings advanced quantitative expertise, strong understanding of DoD operational problems and experimentation, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable findings for Government stakeholders and senior leaders.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and apply analytical frameworks and experimentation methodologies that translate operational problems, capability gaps, and Critical Operational Issues (COIs) into measurable experimentation objectives.
- Develop Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), Measures of Performance (MOPs), metrics, evaluation criteria, and data-collection approaches for technology demonstrations and experimentation events.
- Conduct advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis of experimentation data using statistical methods, operations research, modeling and simulation, data science, and other analytical techniques.
- Evaluate technology performance, effectiveness, suitability, survivability, and operational relevance to support evidence-based technology investment and fielding decisions.
- Develop analytical models, tools, visualizations, and decision-support products that communicate complex experimentation results to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Provide analytical quality assurance for Body of Evidence (BoE) products, including peer review, methodology validation, traceability, and statistical rigor.
- Apply AI/ML, predictive analytics, and other advanced analytical techniques to improve experimentation methodologies and address complex technical and operational problems.
- Integrate analytical findings across multiple experimentation events, technologies, and data sources to identify trends, performance gaps, limitations, and operational implications.
- Coordinate with Combatant Commands, Military Services, Government organizations, industry, academia, and other mission partners on analytical methodologies, data requirements, and experimentation activities.
- Provide analytical expertise and mentorship across multidisciplinary assessment and Cross-Functional Analysis Teams (CFATs) and support continuous improvement of Task Force RAPTR experimentation and assessment methodologies.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Industrial/Systems Engineering, or a related analytical field
- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in operations research, data analysis, statistical modeling and simulation, data science, or a related analytical field
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced analytical methods, statistical techniques, experimental design, and data analysis
- Experience translating operational problems, requirements, or capability gaps into measurable objectives, metrics, and evaluation criteria
- Experience developing or applying MOEs, MOPs, performance metrics, or comparable analytical frameworks
- Proficiency with Python, R, SAS, SPSS, JMP, MATLAB, or similar statistical and analytical tools
- Experience with data visualization, database management, SQL, or related data-analysis 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, Industrial/Systems Engineering, or a related analytical discipline
- Professional certification or advanced training in operations research, data science, statistical analysis, modeling and simulation, or intelligence analysis
- Experience supporting DoD experimentation, operational assessment, test and evaluation, rapid prototyping, or technology-transition programs
- Experience supporting Combatant Commands, Military Services, DoD research organizations, test organizations, or operational units
- Experience with modeling and simulation, optimization, hypothesis testing, causal inference, predictive analytics, or machine learning
- Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or similar data-visualization tools
- Experience analyzing technologies involving electromagnetic spectrum operations, cybersecurity, unmanned/autonomous systems, radar, acoustic sensors, communications, or IT systems
- Familiarity with threat analysis, red teaming, intelligence production, or threat-informed experimentation
Work Environment
- Combination of analytical, office-based, and field experimentation work
- On-site support within the Huntsville, Alabama area; Central Indiana; or National Capital Region, based on program and customer requirements
- Field support at test ranges, operational installations, and experimentation locations
- Regular coordination with Government, operational, engineering, intelligence, acquisition, industry, and research stakeholders
- Work may involve classified facilities, information, systems, and activities consistent with clearance requirements
- Extended hours, weekends, or surge support may be required during critical experimentation events
- Approximately 10% CONUS and OCONUS travel, based on mission requirements
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.