Senior Operations Research Analyst Group

CACI is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support a mission-critical program focused on countering evolving and emerging threats while advancing operational capabilities across the defense enterprise. This initiative includes exploitation and replication activities, operational rehearsal, exercises, wargaming, counter-system development, and the integration and experimentation of advanced Modeling and Simulation (M&S) capabilities.

In this role, you will contribute to the development and application of analytical models and simulations that support the full lifecycle of military and commercial technologies and systems. Your work will directly enhance Warfighter readiness, inform strategic decision-making, and help deliver future operational capabilities for the U.S. and its allies.

• Apply operations research methodologies, mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and optimization techniques to solve complex defense and national security challenges.
• Develop, analyze, and interpret quantitative models to support decision-making, policy development, and strategic planning.
• Collect, integrate, and analyze data from multiple sources to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
• Design and develop decision support tools, software, services, and analytical products that improve mission effectiveness.
• Evaluate operational concepts, technologies, and system performance through modeling, simulation, experimentation, and wargaming.
• Develop and optimize cost, schedule, logistics, and resource allocation models to support program planning and execution.
• Collaborate with government customers, engineers, analysts, and operational stakeholders to translate mission needs into analytical solutions.
• Present findings, technical analyses, and recommendations to senior leadership and program stakeholders.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, or another quantitative discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor's degree, or 12 years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience applying operations research, mathematical modeling, optimization, simulation, or advanced analytics to solve complex problems.
• Experience developing quantitative analyses to support strategic planning, operational assessments, or decision support.
• Active Secret security clearance.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other national security organizations.
• Knowledge of Modeling and Simulation (M&S), operational analysis, experimentation, or wargaming.
• Experience with programming and analytical tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, C++, SQL, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with optimization techniques, discrete-event simulation, Monte Carlo methods, or machine learning applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex analytical results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.