ORSA/Data Scientist

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Insight Global is actively hiring an ORSA/Data Scientist to join our team supporting a newly awarded DoD Program at Fort Meade, MD.

The Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA) applies advanced analytical, statistical, and modeling techniques to support Department of Defense (DoD) decision‑making. This role provides quantitative analysis to inform military operations, force structure, resource allocation, acquisition programs, and strategic planning across complex defense systems.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience using quantitative analysis tools and techniques
• Proficiency in analytical or programming tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, or similar
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively
• Experience working with large datasets and structured problem-solving approaches

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Operations Research, Analytics, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience with optimization solvers, simulation software, or decision analysis tools
• Familiarity with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience supporting operational, logistics, financial, or systems analysis projects
• Prior experience in government, defense, healthcare, transportation, or large-scale enterprise environments