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title: Operations Research Analyst, Senior at AMERICAN SYSTEMS
description: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring for the Operations Research Analyst, Senior role in
  Arlington, VA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | AMERICAN SYSTEMS |
| **Location** | Arlington, VA |
| **Salary** | $120K/yr - $155K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 30, 2026 |

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## Description

## Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a **100% employee-owned federal government contractor**, is seeking a **Senior Operations Research Analyst** to support modeling, simulation, and analysis of platforms, sensors, and weapons in OSD-approved scenarios, with a focus on **Navy Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISR&T).**

You’ll lead complex analyses that inform system trades, mission effectiveness, and operational decisions. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with government customers, shape analytical approaches, mentor junior analysts, and brief findings to senior leaders.

## Responsibilities

**As a Senior Operations Research Analyst with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to:**

- **Lead modeling, simulation, and analysis efforts** involving platforms, sensors, weapons, and tactical scenarios.
- Define analytical requirements, develop assumptions, determine model detail, and select appropriate methodologies.
- Evaluate **system trades, mission utility, operational concepts, and capability gaps**.
- Develop measures of performance, measures of effectiveness, and other metrics that support government decision-making.
- Apply statistical, data analysis, and test and evaluation methods to assess system performance.
- Lead teams of analysts and coordinate with engineers, subject matter experts, and government customers.
- Prepare and brief **technical reports, analytical products, and recommendations** to audiences ranging from technical working groups to senior government leadership.
- Communicate complex analytical methods, results, and limitations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- **Mentor junior analyst**s and review analytical products for quality and technical rigor.
- Apply **machine learning, pattern recognition, and optimization techniques** when appropriate.
- Travel occasionally within the continental United States for working group meetings, training, and customer engagements.

## Qualifications

- **Active Top Secret/SCI clearance** with a current SSBI or equivalent investigation.
- **Bachelor’s degree** in operations research or a related field that includes at least **24 semester hours of coursework** in operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, computer science, engineering, political science, intelligence, international relations, or national security studies.
- **5-10 years of relevant experience** in operations research, systems analysis, modeling and simulation, data analysis, test and evaluation, or a related field.
- Experience independently leading or contributing to **complex analytical studies**, from requirements definition through final recommendations.
- Experience with **campaign-, mission-, or engagement-level modeling and simulation**.
- Experience using analytical or programming tools such as **MATLAB, Python, SAS JMP, Perl, or similar applications**.
- Knowledge of **test planning, data collection, statistical analysis, data reduction, measures of performance, measures of effectiveness, and evaluation methods**.
- Demonstrated ability to **lead teams, mentor analysts, engage customers, and manage competing priorities**.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to brief senior stakeholders.

## Additional Skills That Would Be Helpful

- Experience with **NSS, AFSIM, STORM, EADSIM, STK**, or similar modeling and simulation tools.
- Experience supporting **Navy ISR&T missions** or related defense, intelligence, or national security programs.
- Experience analyzing **platforms, sensors, weapons, environmental impacts, or tactical operations**.
- Experience developing concepts of operations through **quantitative analysis**.
- Experience presenting technical findings at **MORS conferences or to senior government leadership**.

## Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $155,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

## EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
## Skills

- Probability
- Quantitative Analysis
- Decision Making
- Perl
- Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (Isr)
- Data Reduction
- Investigation
- Analytical Skills
- Pattern Recognition
- Python
- SCI Clearance
- Statistical Analysis
- Test and Evaluation
- Technical Writing
- Sensor Systems
- Statistics
- MATLAB
- Presentation Skills
- Computer Vision
- Mathematics
- Simulations
- Test Planning
- Data Collection
- Leadership
- Top Secret Security Clearance
- Computer Science
- Systems Analysis
- National Security
- Modeling and Simulation
- SAS JMP
- Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Demonstration Skills
- Mathematical Logic
## Benefits

- Health Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings

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