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Operations Researcher (OR)
Mathematical modeling, optimization, simulation, statistics, and decision science for intelligence operations.
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Optimizing the Mission Through Mathematical Rigor
At GS Consulting, we know that in the Intelligence Community, vast resources and massive datasets mean nothing if they are not deployed efficiently. Defending national security requires making optimal decisions under extreme operational pressure and uncertainty.
As an Operations Researcher with GS Consulting, you will be the quantitative engine behind high level decision making. You will apply advanced mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, optimization, and simulation to break down complex operational, logistical, and tactical problems. You will not just report on what is happening. You will engineer mathematically sound strategies that shape what should happen.
Mission and Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Our Operations Researchers translate complex operational realities into solvable mathematical frameworks. Depending on your LCAT level, you will be expected to:
- Design, develop, and apply mathematical models, simulations, and optimization algorithms such as linear, nonlinear, and integer programming to solve critical mission problems.
- Perform rigorous statistical analysis and predictive modeling on massive intelligence datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and operational inefficiencies.
- Optimize the allocation of critical assets, personnel, and technical resources across global intelligence operations.
- Develop custom decision support tools and quantitative frameworks that help senior leaders navigate complex risk environments.
- Validate model outputs against real world operational data and present technical findings through clear briefings to nontechnical stakeholders.
Technical Domains
Required Technical Domains
Successful Operations Researchers at GS Consulting must bring applied experience across these quantitative domains:
- Operations research and decision science
- Mathematical modeling and system simulation
- Optimization techniques and linear, nonlinear, and integer programming
- Statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and probability theory
- Quantitative algorithm development
Preferred Degree Fields
Because of the quantitative rigor of this role, degrees must be from an accredited institution in a highly analytical discipline such as Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Management Science.
Qualification Paths
LCAT Qualification Paths
We are actively staffing billets across all four Operations Researcher levels. Please review the experience requirements below. Relevant experience must involve mathematical modeling, optimization, advanced statistical analysis, or simulation.
Level 1
- Bachelor Degree plus 2 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 0 years of experience
Level 2
- Bachelor Degree plus 5 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 3 years of experience
- Doctorate plus 0 years of experience
Level 3
- Bachelor Degree plus 8 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 6 years of experience
- Doctorate plus 4 years of experience
Level 4
- Bachelor Degree plus 11 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 9 years of experience
- Doctorate plus 7 years of experience
Ready to optimize the operation?
Send us your resume. Please include your active clearance level, primary modeling and analytical tools, and the Operations Researcher level you are targeting.