Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026. Peraton scores A on the Alion truth index.
Responsibilities
The hardest intelligence problems don't yield to intuition alone - they require rigorous quantitative analysis, disciplined methodology, and the judgment to translate data into decisions. Peraton is seeking an Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA) to support USCYBERCOM J2 at Fort Meade, MD, applying advanced decision analytics, mathematical and statistical techniques, data mining, and modeling and simulation to address the command's most pressing operational and planning challenges.
In this role, you'll sit at the intersection of intelligence and quantitative analysis - providing unique, timely assessments on operationally-focused issues that directly inform senior leadership decisions. You'll collaborate with analysts and planners across the J2 enterprise, integrating ORSA methodologies into intelligence production and supporting the development and execution of Strategic and Operational assessments.
This is a senior-level role for a professional who brings both the technical depth to build rigorous analytical frameworks and the operational judgment to make them matter in a fast-moving command environment.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and apply decision analytics, mathematical and statistical techniques, data mining, modeling and simulation, and other analytic methods to address operational and planning challenges
- Combine quantitative methods with military and/or IC judgment to facilitate senior leadership decisions
- Provide unique and timely analysis on pressing, operationally-focused issues using multi-source data and interdisciplinary techniques
- Support development and execution of intelligence support to Strategic and Operational assessments
- Develop and present analytical products and briefings to USCYBERCOM staff and senior leadership
- Collaborate with analysts and planners to integrate ORSA methodologies into intelligence production
- Identify and apply innovative analytical approaches to complex intelligence problems
- Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) requiring ORSA expertise
- Document Operating Instructions (OIs) for Command-wide programs and initiatives
Qualifications
What You Bring
Required:
- Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph
- Minimum of 12 years w/o a degree or 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA or 3 years with PhD
- Working knowledge of operations research methodologies, decision analytics, and IC/DoD classification guidelines
- Demonstrated ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports and assessments in Microsoft Office formats
- Proficiency with mathematical and statistical analysis techniques
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred:
- Graduate of a Service-level ORSA school
- Background in operations research, systems analysis, or defense analytics
- Experience with modeling and simulation tools and decision analytics platforms
- Familiarity with USCYBERCOM strategic and operational assessment frameworks
- Knowledge of military planning processes and intelligence support to assessments
- 12+ years of relevant experience, including work within the last 2 years
- Master's degree in a related field - or a Bachelor's degree plus 5 additional years of senior-level experience (17 years total)
- 5+ years of Strategic, Operational, and/or service-level assessments experience
Peraton drives missions of consequence - protecting and promoting U.S. national security at the highest levels. As part of our team, you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the intelligence community, tackling complex problems that matter. We offer a culture that values your expertise and invests in your growth.
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.