Operations Research Analyst

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED US CITIZENS.

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 PDT, 30 October 2026. Job Overview The AFRL Digital Rocket Engineering Branch (AFRL/RJPD) in the Rocket & Space Propulsion Division, Space Warfare Directorate, seeks to fill a mid-level position at DR-02 or DR-03 levels (depending on qualifications) as Operations Research Analyst. The position is located at the AFRL Rocket Laboratory in Leuhman Ridge, Edwards AFB, CA. For more than 60 years, the AFRL Rocket Laboratory at Edwards AFB has contributed to several technology developments in rocket engines, including those of Saturn, Titan, Space Shuttle, and all major intercontinental ballistic missiles and current space launchers. Today, the site continues to enable technology leaps in hypersonics, solid rocket boosters, in-space propulsion, and liquid rockets for defense and commercial space in support for the Air & Space Forces. We are searching for a high-performing, highly-motivated individual with a technical background and strong experience in advanced mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and computer simulations to develop complex military utility analyses (MUAs), optimize resources, evaluate weapon concepts, and improve strategies for air & space power. Position Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To Plans, designs, and generates multi-domain MUAs to provide practical context for rocket & space technology development. Develops acquisition strategies and cost assessments for rocket & space military concept systems. Analyzes supply chain and logistics operations associated with rocket & space military concept systems. Test concepts in wargames and simulations to address operational tactics and mission outcomes. This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring level 1-Foundational, Non-Critical certification in Engineering & Technical Management. The selectee will have 24-months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained. Government applicants for this position must list any acquisition certifications and status as an acquisition corps member in their resume. Required Qualifications US Citizenship. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. B.Sc. or M.Sc. degrees in Operations Research, Computational Mathematics, Physics, or any Engineering field of relevance for the duties of this position. Desired Qualifications Doctoral degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computational Mathematics, or any Engineering field of relevance for the duties of this position. Experience with operations research and test of military technology concepts, including wargaming and analysis of mission outcomes. Working knowledge of space systems, space propulsion, missile propulsion, rocket vehicle dynamics, and orbital mechanics. Working knowledge of basic computational tools, including Matlab, Python, as well as programming languages such as C++ or Fortran. Excellent communication skills to interface with engineers, scientists, and program managers. Experience with Multi-Parameter Optimization, Uncertainty Quantification, Validation, and Verification. Experience with Department of War’s military simulation codes. Experience in military utility aspects of technology concepts for air & space warfare. Experience in modern aspects of data mining, data visualization, and data presentation to technical leadership audiences. Telework Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy Eligible for a Referral Bonus? Yes Series 08XX 13XX 15XX Additional Information Candidates with resumes longer than 2-pages will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr Air Force Research Laboratory