Operations Research Analyst

About the role

Join MANTECH as an Operations Research Analyst supporting Marine Corps mission engineering, warfighting analysis, and capability development. This on‑site position in Quantico, VA, involves data‑driven modeling, simulation, and analysis for government and USMC customers.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of Marine Corps warfighting concepts, mission threads, and weapon system capabilities.
• Define analytic problems, formulate research questions, and develop study plans to model capabilities in warfighting scenarios.
• Develop and apply analytical methods, run matrices, and evaluation frameworks to assess mission effectiveness, interoperability, and capability gaps.
• Interpret results, identify trends and risks, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for experimentation and requirements development.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, briefings, visualizations, and other analytic products for stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Collaborate across cross‑functional teams and lead small analytic teams as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline with at least 4 years of relevant experience (or 10 years without a degree).
• Experience applying structured analytical methods to complex, multi‑variable problems.
• Proficiency in writing technical research reports and delivering briefings.
• Ability to work effectively with analysts, engineers, operators, and subject‑matter experts.

Required skills

• Python
• R
• MATLAB
• SQL
• SAS
• SPSS
• AFSIM

What we offer

• Salary range $114,600 – $190,200 per year.
• Health, life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and retirement savings plans.
• Learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, and other optional benefits.