**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 rigorousmethods 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, capabilitydevelopment, 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 ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.