Operations Research Scientist
Accenture Federal ServicesFort Meade, MDPosted 21 March 2026
Job Description
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Job Description:
Accenture Federal Services is seeking mission-oriented people to join our team. We are looking for experienced DOD Operations Research Officer to support the Joint Staff, CNMF, and CMTs to support the planning, development, execution and analysis of full spectrum cyber operations.
The Work:
Develop, analyze, and update metrics to assess operational performance and effectiveness.
Incorporate metrics into a strategic assessment process.
Maintain a repository of indicators such as Measures of Performance (MOPs) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) metric results.
Continuously monitor and provide updates to a current situation within the construct of an operation and the progress of that operation.
Evaluate an operation using indicators to determine progress relative to the mission objectives and end states.
Coordinate with other client Directorates to incorporate metrics and operation assessment and analysis outputs into the strategic assessment processes, as necessary.
Conduct analysis in the context of operations and factors related to operations to provide information as requested.
Derive approaches to the formation of successful operational assessments programs to advise and assist leadership components implement effective operational assessment programs.
Provide Critical Technical Research and Analysis, Executive Summaries, and support Planning Design and Briefs
Here's what you need:
One or more of the following:
BA/BS degree with at least 12 years of experience in Operational Research and Analysis
10 years with MS/MA
PH.D with 7 years of experience
High school diploma with at least 16 years of experience
Education or experience with military joint operations planning through the Joint Professional Military Education Phase II (JPME II or other similar military operations planning courses) from a CJCS accredited joint education program listed in CJCSI 1800.01E.
Bonus points if you have:
Understanding of Cyber missions, operations, and Cyber operational environments and domains
Experience with the Cyber Targeting and staff processes required prior to mission execution
Knowledge in the planning and conduct of OCO and IO or Information Advantage Operations
Knowledge and experience in Combat Mission Team (CMT) and Combat Support Team (CST) C2, management, and employment
Security Clearance:
Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland,
Massachusetts,
Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland
. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.
You can find more information on benefits here.
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
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