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Operational Research System Analyst (ORSA)

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Base pay range

$89,700.00/yr - $62,150.00/yr

Description

Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) is seeking a highly experienced and skilled mission-driven Operational Research System Analyst (ORSA) to support APOLLO/OPIAS in Tampa, FL. This role will be embedded in operational planning teams, applying advanced analytical methods—such as modeling and simulation, wargaming, statistical analysis, and systems thinking—to inform mission design, evaluate Courses of Action (COAs), and develop Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) and Performance (MOPs) as part of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE). The ORSA will enhance operational adaptability, strategic alignment, and mission effectiveness across Irregular Warfare planning activities. This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.

Possible locations for this position are as follows:

• AFRICOM
• CENTCOM
• SOUTHCOM
• EUCOM
• INDOPACOM
• NORTHCOM
  
  

Possible locations for this position are as follows:

• MacDill (Tampa, FL)
• Al Udeid (Qatar)
• Fort Meade (Maryland)
• Northcom (Colorado Springs, CO)
• Camp Humphreys (Korea)
• Arifjan (Kuwait)
• Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Hawaii)
• Fort Eisenhower (Georgia)
• Offutt AFB (Omaha, NE)
• Naval Operating Base Norfolk (Virginia)
• Southcom (Doral, FL)
• JB San Antonio (Texas)
• Stuttgart (Germany)
• Vicenza (Italy)
• Tyndall AFB (Florida)
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Define measurable and observable Measures of Effectiveness.
• Participate in the development of intelligence and non-kinetic targeting activities to align collections and define acceptable outcomes.
• Support assessments of the information environment by applying a combination of opinion research data, intelligence, operational reporting, and social media insights.
• Contribute to the collection of social, cultural, economic, political, religious, and regional indicators through all available sources to assess approved series in the theater.
• Coordinate, consolidate, submit, and track intelligence requirements across Information Forces and Info activities.
• Create, determine resourcing, and/or coordinate with stakeholders, the collection of social, cultural, economic, political, religious, and regional identified indicators through all available sources to assess approved series in the theater.
• Participate in the development of intelligence for inclusion in command collection plans, facilitating planning, execution, and feedback for measures of performance and measures of effectiveness.
• Identify, assess, design, and report on highly complex adversary strengths, weaknesses, order of battle, force structure, military capabilities, key military leadership, military policies, plans, strategies, intentions, and their impact on force developments in support of IO Division planning efforts and operational execution
• Conduct assessment of information activities and OIE. Identify and track measures of performance through the attainment of measures of effectiveness
• Provide operational intelligence services that include the full range of intelligence functions to address Information Related Capabilities (IRC) requirements.
• Apply advanced analytical methods—such as statistics, modeling, simulations, and data science—to assess and optimize the effectiveness of OIE and influence campaigns. Help leadeship and planners make data-informed decisions about employing Information Forces across the battlespace.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, or related quantitative field
• 3+ years of experience applying quantitative methods to military or government problem sets
• Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
• Proficiency in modeling, simulation, optimization, and data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to develop and brief decision support tools or assessments to senior leaders
• Familiarity with statistical tools and languages (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB, or SAS)
• Strong communication skills — able to present complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a closely related discipline
• Completion of FA49 (Army ORSA) or similar military ORSA training pipeline
• 5+ years of experience supporting Combatant Commands, the Joint Staff, or DoD components
• Experience supporting Information Operations, Strategic Communications, or Influence Assessment
• Understanding of Joint Planning Process (JPP) or campaign design
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, D3.js) or network analysis software (Gephi, Palantir, Neo4j)
• Experience applying machine learning or predictive modeling in an operational context
• Familiarity with campaign assessment frameworks, Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), Measures of Performance (MOPs), and wargaming
  
  

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Original Posting

July 25, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00 br>
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Operational Research System Analyst (ORSA)

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Operational Research System Analyst (ORSA)

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Leidos Operational Research System Analyst (ORSA)

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Operational Research System Analyst (ORSA)

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$89,700.00/yr - $62,150.00/yr Description

Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) is seeking a highly experienced and skilled mission-driven Operational Research System Analyst (ORSA) to support APOLLO/OPIAS in Tampa, FL.

This role will be embedded in operational planning teams, applying advanced analytical methods—such as modeling and simulation, wargaming, statistical analysis, and systems thinking—to inform mission design, evaluate Courses of Action (COAs), and develop Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) and Performance (MOPs) as part of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE). The ORSA will enhance operational adaptability, strategic alignment, and mission effectiveness across Irregular Warfare planning activities.

This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.

Possible locations for this position are as follows:

AFRICOM CENTCOM SOUTHCOM EUCOM INDOPACOM NORTHCOM

Possible locations for this position are as follows:

MacDill (Tampa, FL) Al Udeid (Qatar) Fort Meade (Maryland) Northcom (Colorado Springs, CO) Camp Humphreys (Korea) Arifjan (Kuwait) Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Hawaii) Fort Eisenhower (Georgia) Offutt AFB (Omaha, NE) Naval Operating Base Norfolk (Virginia) Southcom (Doral, FL) JB San Antonio (Texas) Stuttgart (Germany) Vicenza (Italy) Tyndall AFB (Florida)

Key Responsibilities

Define measurable and observable Measures of Effectiveness. Participate in the development of intelligence and non-kinetic targeting activities to align collections and define acceptable outcomes. Support assessments of the information environment by applying a combination of opinion research data, intelligence, operational reporting, and social media insights. Contribute to the collection of social, cultural, economic, political, religious, and regional indicators through all available sources to assess approved series in the theater. Coordinate, consolidate, submit, and track intelligence requirements across Information Forces and Info activities. Create, determine resourcing, and/or coordinate with stakeholders, the collection of social, cultural, economic, political, religious, and regional identified indicators through all available sources to assess approved series in the theater. Participate in the development of intelligence for inclusion in command collection plans, facilitating planning, execution, and feedback for measures of performance and measures of effectiveness. Identify, assess, design, and report on highly complex adversary strengths, weaknesses, order of battle, force structure, military capabilities, key military leadership, military policies, plans, strategies, intentions, and their impact on force developments in support of IO Division planning efforts and operational execution Conduct assessment of information activities and OIE. Identify and track measures of performance through the attainment of measures of effectiveness Provide operational intelligence services that include the full range of intelligence functions to address Information Related Capabilities (IRC) requirements. Apply advanced analytical methods—such as statistics, modeling, simulations, and data science—to assess and optimize the effectiveness of OIE and influence campaigns. Help leadeship and planners make data-informed decisions about employing Information Forces across the battlespace.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, or related quantitative field 3+ years of experience applying quantitative methods to military or government problem sets Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment Proficiency in modeling, simulation, optimization, and data analysis Demonstrated ability to develop and brief decision support tools or assessments to senior leaders Familiarity with statistical tools and languages (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB, or SAS) Strong communication skills — able to present complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Active TS/SCI security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a closely related discipline Completion of FA49 (Army ORSA) or similar military ORSA training pipeline 5+ years of experience supporting Combatant Commands, the Joint Staff, or DoD components Experience supporting Information Operations, Strategic Communications, or Influence Assessment Understanding of Joint Planning Process (JPP) or campaign design Proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, D3.js) or network analysis software (Gephi, Palantir, Neo4j) Experience applying machine learning or predictive modeling in an operational context Familiarity with campaign assessment frameworks, Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), Measures of Performance (MOPs), and wargaming

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Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Original Posting

July 25, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00 br/>
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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Title: Analyst, Research Ethics

Location: Qatar

Org Unit: Research Division

Work Days: Sunday-Thursday

**Position Summary**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Reviews IRB databases to identify, select, extract and summaries data related to ethical issues.
- Liaises with other institution's and HRPP offices (locally and internationally) to initiate collaborations, data collection and analysis.
- Reviews and identifies unclear or undefined research ethics policies, procedures, or guidelines to recommend changes.
- Collects and analyzes the generated data from surveys, draft presentations, and highlights concerns.
- Builds and organizes data as requested by the principal investigator, using common statistical programs for the data analysis.
- Develops and implements an education and training program for ethics in research.
- Supports in the production of surveys and experiments for the research community, review committees and HRPP offices.
- Assists in identifying funding opportunities, drafting funding proposals and reports. Drafts and tracks budget projections versus account expenditures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree

**Experience**:
Bachelor’s Degree in biological science with 5 - 6 years of experience in research compliance and ethics.

Master’s Degree in relevant discipline is preferred.

Prior experience in research, medical or educational field is highly desirable.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Demonstrated experience in using common statistical packages such as SPSS, Stata, SAS, S-PLUS, or R.
- Attention to accuracy and detail with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate proficiently with respect to scientific reports and professional presentations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced result-drive environment.
- Ability to work proactively and independently, as well as a team member.
- Proficiency in MS Suite of products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.

**Licenses and Certifications**:
**Working Conditions/Physical Demands**:
Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that's committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists-faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization-are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

Primary Purpose of the Job

Develop and maintain project based economic models for evaluating risks and profitability for all QatarEnergy’s upstream and downstream Oil, Gas and Petro-Chemical assets. Support various units and departments within the company by providing economic input, key economic drivers and valuation results.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 10 years work experience in various disciplines in the Oil & Gas industry. Consideration for experience working in a major international Oil and Gas Company with multi-disciplinary expertise ranging from technical to business and economics, with an emphasis on Economic Modelling including modelling of downstream projects, specifically refineries and Petrochemicals project.
• Minimum 7 years in petroleum economic evaluation experience
• Ability to design and build complex economic models for Upstream E&P, Downstream, and LNG assets or projects in a wide variety of fiscal regimes.
• Energy and ability to work within and across teams, to facilitate effective decision ‐ making.
• Evidence of strong work ethic and awareness of discretion
• Ability to develop and interpret data in highly technical and confidential analysis
• Excellent problem solving, financial and economic modelling skills as well as ability to work in multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills in English are required. Arabic is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in in Economics, Engineering or Business Administration from an internationally recognized university.
• Preference for Postgraduate Qualification (MSc. Or MBA).

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Primary Purpose of the Job

Develop and maintain project based economic models for evaluating risks and profitability for all QatarEnergy’s upstream and downstream Oil, Gas and Petro-Chemical assets. Support various units and departments within the company by providing economic input, key economic drivers and valuation results.

Required Experience and Skills

Minimum 10 years work experience in various disciplines in the Oil & Gas industry. Consideration for experience working in a major international Oil and Gas Company with multi-disciplinary expertise ranging from technical to business and economics, with an emphasis on Economic Modelling including modelling of downstream projects, specifically refineries and Petrochemicals project. Minimum 7 years in petroleum economic evaluation experience Ability to design and build complex economic models for Upstream E&P, Downstream, and LNG assets or projects in a wide variety of fiscal regimes. Energy and ability to work within and across teams, to facilitate effective decision

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making. Evidence of strong work ethic and awareness of discretion Ability to develop and interpret data in highly technical and confidential analysis Excellent problem solving, financial and economic modelling skills as well as ability to work in multi-cultural environment. Excellent oral/written communication skills in English are required. Arabic is a plus. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor degree in in Economics, Engineering or Business Administration from an internationally recognized university. Preference for Postgraduate Qualification (MSc. Or MBA).

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Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain sophisticated project-based and role-specific economic models
• Evaluate risks and profitability for new Oil & Gas opportunities
• Analyse fiscal terms for assets in renegotiation phases
• Assess expiring projects for potential extensions, renewals, divestments, and new acquisitions
• Provide critical economic input and valuation results to support various company departments
• Manage inter-departmental and executive-level relationships

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of work experience in Oil & Gas industry

Expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Feasibility study appraisal
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant discipline from a recognised university
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and financial acumen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships

Skills Required:

• Advanced economic and financial analysis
• Exceptional English communication (oral and written)
• Strong organisational capabilities
• Strategic thinking and detailed-oriented approach

Role comes with an exciting salary and expat benefits system – family relocation & single status candidates can apply.

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Primary Purpose of the Job

Develop and maintain project based economic models and specific role-based models for evaluating risks and profitability for all new Oil & Gas opportunities.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 8 years' work experience in various disciplines related to the Oil & Gas industry, with expertise in one or more of economics modelling, project economics evaluation, optimization modelling, feasibility study appraisal.
• Requires strong organisational, analytical and communication skills. Ability to manage inter-department relationships as well as senior management/partners' executive relationships.
• Excellent problem solving, financial, economic skills as well as ability to work in multi-cultural environment. Excellent oral/written communication skills in English are required. Arabic is a plus.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in an appropriate engineering or economic discipline from a recognized university.
• Related postgraduate qualification (MSc. or MBA) or experience is advantageous.

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Primary Purpose of the Job

Develop and maintain project based economic models and specific role-based models for evaluating risks and profitability for all new Oil & Gas opportunities. Required Experience and Skills

Minimum 8 years' work experience in various disciplines related to the Oil & Gas industry, with expertise in one or more of economics modelling, project economics evaluation, optimization modelling, feasibility study appraisal. Requires strong organisational, analytical and communication skills. Ability to manage inter-department relationships as well as senior management/partners' executive relationships. Excellent problem solving, financial, economic skills as well as ability to work in multi-cultural environment. Excellent oral/written communication skills in English are required. Arabic is a plus. Educational Qualifications

Bachelor degree in an appropriate engineering or economic discipline from a recognized university. Related postgraduate qualification (MSc. or MBA) or experience is advantageous.

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Primary Purpose Of The Job

Develop and maintain project based economic models and specific role-based models for evaluating risks and profitability for all new Oil & Gas opportunities.

Required Experience And Skills

Minimum 8 years' work experience in various disciplines related to the Oil & Gas industry. With expertise in one or more of economics modelling, project economics evaluation, optimization modelling, feasibility study appraisal. Requires strong organisational, analytical and communication skills. Ability to manage inter-department relationships as well as senior management/ partners' executive relationships. Excellent problem solving, financial, economic skills as well as ability to work in multi-cultural environment. Excellent oral/written communication skills in English are required. Arabic is a plus.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor degree in an appropriate engineering or economic discipline from a recognized university. Related postgraduate qualification (MSc. or MBA) or experience is advantageous.

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