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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.

Skills

Operations Research
Mathematical Modeling
Statistical Analysis
Optimization Techniques
Quantitative Models
Data Analysis
Decision Support Tools
Modeling
Simulation
Experimentation
Wargaming
Cost Optimization
Schedule Optimization
Logistics Optimization
Resource Allocation
Python
R
MATLAB
C++
SQL
Discrete-event simulation
Monte Carlo methods
Machine learning applications
Written Communication
Verbal Communication

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full time
Regular

Experience Level

Senior
8 years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor's degree
12 years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, or another quantitative discipline
Master's or Ph.D. in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline

Salary/Compensations

$82,100-$172,400

Benefits

Healthcare
Wellness
Financial
Retirement
Family support
Continuing education
Time off benefits
Flexible time off

About the Company

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.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.