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# Operations Research/Systems Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME)

- **Company:** The Garrett Group
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Databases, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, R (Programming Language), Systems Analysis, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Cloud Services, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Large Language Models, Modeling and Simulation, Data Management
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/ec5fc903-1e5c-4c25-89ea-2ff8feb9e64c/operations-researchsystems-analysis-sme

## About the Role

* Operations Research/Systems Analysis SMEs must possess a minimum of 7 years of experience in a broad spectrum of operations research methods and techniques.
 * Additional qualifications include critical thinking skills, effective communication (written and verbal), strong organizational abilities, familiarity with USSTRATCOM, and at least 2 years' experience conducting mission analysis.

Desired Qualifications:

 * Understanding of statistical and qualitative data modeling.
 * Proficiency in writing models in Python or similar languages.
 * Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and libraries.
 * Experience with relational databases and implementing models in production environments.
 * Familiarity with Agile development processes, setting up and tuning large language models, and cloud-based services.
 * Ability to query data using web-based APIs and utilize JSON data format.

## Description

The Garrett Group (TGG) is in search of an Operations Research/Systems Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME) to play a pivotal role in assisting USSTRATCOM with informed decision-making processes. This role aims to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance by applying advanced analytical techniques to intricate mission challenges., * Identify and gather pertinent and timely data, deviations, and waivers from operational HQ elements.

 * Utilize various database, analytical, and visualization tools to facilitate assessment execution.
 * Conduct follow-up data collection via surveys and questionnaires to discern reasons for identified issues.
 * Generate reports and presentations to align findings with ongoing assessment efforts or disseminate assessment results.
 * Participate in and aid the development and management of assessment Communities of Interest (COIs).
 * Provide critical review of documents and develop additional assessments as necessary to address internal and external tasking.
 * Support Command Assessment staff during Command Exercises.
 * Offer analysis, perspective, and assessments to aid USSTRATCOM's compliance with Joint Staff and OSD Strategic Assessment requirements, which often involve intensive data collection and in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis.

In support of Strategic Assessments, the ORSA Analyst shall:

 * Provide critical analyses of Joint Staff and OSD products to USSTRATCOM leadership.
 * Support risk analysis for strategic assessments.
 * Develop, implement, and instantiate risk assessment models and processes.
 * Maintain and utilize various database, analytical, and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, R).
 * Interpret modeling and simulation results to inform risk assessment and mitigation.
 * Aid in modeling and simulation data management.
 * Conduct follow-up data collection through the development and distribution of surveys and questionnaires.