Operations Research Analyst

Position Overview And Primary Duties And Responsibilities (essential Functions)McCallie Associates, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC, is accepting applications for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Operations Research Analyst to support the U.S. Space Force's Space Sensing directorate's specialized programs office at Los Angeles AFB. This role brings deep operations research expertise to modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of complex space sensing missions — including wargaming, exercise analysis, test and evaluation, and assessment of advanced sensing concepts.This position will lead quantitative analyses that directly inform senior Government decisions on capability investments, architectural alternatives, and operational concepts for missile warning, tracking, and defense missions.Provide SME-level operations research analysis support to Space Sensing specialized programs and capability development effortsLead modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) activities using equation-based, numerical, statistical, and agent-based methodsDevelop and apply analytical models for cross-enterprise architecture studies, development plans, technology development efforts, and military utility studiesAssess outcomes and evaluate plans for exercises, wargaming sessions, developmental and operational tests, and demonstrationsApply operations research and systems engineering best practices to problem definition, scientific assumptions, study design, and model validationMaintain configuration control of analytical models; support model V&V (verification and validation) per the SSC/SN Model Management CharterDevelop MS&A documentation and training materials; conduct MS&A training for Government analystsPrepare analytical briefings, study reports, and decision support packages for senior Government audiencesThis opportunity is for a POTENTIAL CONTRACT award and is contingent upon the contract being awarded. Consideration for a potential contract may require a signed letter of intent. If the contract is awarded, another position posting will be available on the Company Careers portal.Required Qualifications And ExperienceActive Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibilityU.S. CitizenshipBachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Systems Engineering, Physics, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related disciplineMinimum 15 years of progressively responsible operations research experience, with demonstrated SME-level depth in MS&A, wargaming, or quantitative decision supportDemonstrated experience supporting DoD or IC space, missile, or sensor system analysisProficiency with operations research analytical methods (linear/nonlinear programming, simulation, statistical inference, decision analysis, agent-based modeling)Strong written and verbal communication; demonstrated ability to brief senior Government audiencesPreferred QualificationsMaster’s or PhD in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related disciplinePrior direct support to SSC/SN, SMC, or predecessor Space Force / Air Force space organizationsExperience with space-domain MS&A tools (STK, AGI suite, GMAT, custom space simulation environments)Familiarity with AF Analyst Handbook methodologiesExpected salary range: $215,000 to $250,000 per year