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Job Title: Operations Research / Systems Analyst (ORSA)

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: There is not an anticipated end date for this posting since applications are needed on an ongoing basis.

As a CACI SA ORSA, you will provide critical subject matter expertise to the USNORTHCOM J394, supporting senior leadership and advancing Sensitive Activities (SA), Irregular Warfare (IW), and Special Operations Forces (SOF) operations. This position offers an impactful opportunity to provide analytical support to Department of War (DoW) clients, developing assessment products while coordinating options for operationalizing and enabling sensitive Irregular Warfare activities. You will work in conjunction with an operationally diverse team in supporting national level priorities and developing processes that enhance enterprise situational understanding of threat networks and enabling DoW, IA, and IC efforts.

Your expertise will support multi-intelligence teams, social analytical teams, and special operations analytical teams; and include actionable, insightful recommendations based on data driven analysis of operations. You will provide subject matter expertise that is highly skilled at data mining, statistical analysis, causal analysis, and geospatial analysis. You will analyze unit operations through Operations Research techniques, produce trends assessments and analysis, support decision-making analytical products, and provide information to the government client regarding the effectiveness of client and threat initiatives. Additionally, ORSAs will provide analysis of adversary procurement and proliferation, identify trends and patterns of threats, develop and analyze threat networks, and provide predictive analysis of a diverse set of activities to assist in operational and strategic planning.

As part of the ORSA team you will provide unique skillsets that integrate military knowledge and experience with mathematics, statistics, quantitative analysis, and other scientific techniques to effectively solve a wide array of complex problems. As an ORSA, you will manage and analyze large quantities of data, translate data into useful insights, and develop strategies and metrics to provide on-site tactical, operational, and strategic courses of actions to senior leaders and decision-makers. Additionally, as part of the ORSA team you will provide leaders with actionable insights from data-driven analysis of operations, processes, and capabilities to identify trends, inform assessments of effectiveness, and mitigate risk. In addition to supporting our organization, ORSAs are able to support deployed units and embed with those units in operational theaters. As part of an embed team, ORSAs are provided full reach-back capabilities and support.

Travel Requirements: 10%

• Two years of experience conducting Operations Research or Data Analytics.
• Experience in mathematics and statistics.
• Current Top Secret/Specialized Compartmented Information Security Clearance.
• The ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Experience with SAS, R, Python, ArcGIS, and Palantir
• Master’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics

• Experience conducting operations analysis in support of DoD, CCMDs or Services as military, government and/or contractor support.
• Terminal degree in one of the following disciplines: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics
• Relevant deployment experience in a combat theater.
• Experience with C-IED techniques, tactics and procedures.
• Experience with Counter-small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAV).

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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.

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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$90,300-$189,600

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.