Operations Research Analyst (ORSA)

Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA)

On Site | Scott AFB, Illinois | Secret Clearance with Ability to Obtain TS/SCI | Up to 10% Travel
 

If you enjoy applying advanced analytics, mathematical modeling, and logistics expertise to solve some of the Department of Defense's most complex movement and distribution challenges, we would love to talk.

Why This Role Exists

The work we do has real impact, and the people behind it matter just as much.

D&G Solutions is seeking a Senior Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA) to support Department of Defense movement and distribution operations. This role applies operations research, mathematical modeling, data analytics, optimization, simulation, and logistics expertise to help the Joint Force improve the movement of military supplies across the strategic and theater distribution network.

This position is ideal for an experienced analyst who understands both military logistics and advanced analytical methods and wants to apply those skills to some of the Department of Defense's most challenging contested logistics problems.

What You Will Do

• Analyze movement requirements, transportation capacity, throughput, routing, and distribution constraints.
• Develop analytical models to evaluate movements across air, surface, rail, maritime, and multimodal transportation networks.
• Conduct network optimization, simulation, scenario analysis, and what-if assessments.
• Evaluate the ability of the transportation network to deliver required supplies within operational timelines.
• Identify bottlenecks, capacity limitations, vulnerabilities, and single points of failure.
• Analyze distribution under contested and degraded operating conditions.
• Evaluate the effects of transportation disruption, infrastructure loss, port denial, route disruption, and constrained transportation capacity.
• Develop alternative courses of action to improve distribution resiliency.
• Integrate data from logistics, transportation, and operational systems.
• Identify data quality issues and develop decision-quality analytical data sets.
• Provide quantitative analysis and recommendations to senior military and government leaders.
• Develop executive-level briefings, analytical assessments, dashboards, and decision-support products.
• Support exercises, operational planning, requirements analysis, and emerging movement studies.

What We Are Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Logistics, or a related analytical discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in operations research, logistics analysis, transportation analysis, military planning, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and applying analytical models to complex operational problems.
• Experience analyzing large and complex data sets.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex analytical results to senior leaders.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a required DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred

• Joint deployment and distribution operations.
• Strategic mobility and transportation planning.
• Transportation network analysis.
• Operations research and optimization.
• Modeling and simulation.
• Supply chain or distribution network analysis.
• Experience with military logistics information systems and operational data.

Technical Skills

Experience with several of the following is desired:

Python | SQL | Microsoft Excel | Power BI | Statistical Analysis | Linear Programming | Integer Programming | Network Optimization | Discrete-Event Simulation | Monte Carlo Analysis | Predictive Analytics | Scenario Modeling | Sensitivity Analysis | Risk Analysis | Data Visualization

Clearance and Eligibility

• Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
• This role is restricted to U.S. person(s) (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Location

• Travel On site at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.
• Up to 10% Travel

Who We Are

At D&G Solutions, people come first; our teammates, customers, and the communities we serve.

We are one of the fastest growing companies in the Washington, DC area and proud to be recognized nationally as a Best Place to Work. As an 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Small Business, we bring ownership, accountability, and care to everything we do.

Our teams are welcoming, collaborative, and deeply committed to mission success. We believe great work happens when people feel supported, respected, and trusted, and we work hard to create that environment every day.

We also believe in giving back and proudly support organizations such as Homes for Our Troops, SemperK9, and Wreaths Across America.

What We Offer

Competitive salary | Comprehensive benefits | 401(k) | Bonus and profit sharing | Flexible hours | Education reimbursement | Generous paid time off

Final Note

If you want to work for a company that cares about its people, contribute to a mission that truly matters, and be part of a team where you are valued for who you are as well as what you do, we would love to hear from you.