Lead Operations Research Analyst

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead Operations Research Analyst to join our team in Tampa, FL .

The Lead Operations Research Analyst will architect, design, and validate advanced operations research frameworks, experimental designs, complex simulation models, and predictive analytics pipelines across enterprise special operations environments to optimize force employment and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Architect, design, and validate advanced operations research frameworks, complex simulation models, and predictive analytics pipelines across enterprise special operations environments.
- Formulate mathematical optimization models, multi-variate statistical distributions, and hypothesis testing architectures to inform high-level strategic decision-making.
- Direct the evaluation of linear and non-linear programming models, war-gaming simulations, and probabilistic risk assessments under deep uncertainty.
- Synthesize disparate multi-source data to quantify trade-offs, confidence intervals, and operational yields for executive leadership.
- Lead the deployment of advanced operations research, statistical modeling, and decision analytics within USPACOM, SOCPAC, and Theater Special Operations Command enclaves.
- Partner with joint commanders and mission directors to integrate quantitative simulations, game theory methodologies, and statistical inference into operational planning cycles.
- Establish rigorous analytical validation protocols for custom algorithms, automated data pipelines, and machine learning models deployed to forward warfighters, while providing leadership and mentoring to subordinate staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Master's degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or a related field with 10+ years of position-relevant experience (or Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or Ph.D. with 8+ years of relevant experience).
- Extensive experience in operations research, mathematical modeling, experimental design, and advanced statistical analysis within defense or national security environments.
- Demonstrated background developing and validating linear and non-linear programming models, probabilistic risk assessments, and complex simulation workflows.
- Proven experience partnering with joint commanders, mission directors, and senior stakeholders to integrate quantitative models and decision analytics into operational planning cycles.
- Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) or equivalent professional analytics certification.
- Demonstrated experience providing leadership, technical guidance, and mentorship to junior and mid-level analytical staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Doctoral degree in Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering.
- Advanced expertise in design of experiments (DoE), ANOVA, Monte Carlo simulations, game theory, Bayesian inference, and programming in Python, R, or SAS.
- Experience supporting Agile / SAFe Agile analytical project delivery workflows.
- Demonstrated alignment with the Special Operations Forces (SOF) ethos, characterized by a mission-first mindset, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to rapidly improvise to meet evolving tactical realities.

Clearance Requirements:

- Must possess an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
- Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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