Ground Systems Analyst – Mid

Jobtailor; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an all-source analyst to produce concise reports on foreign military capabilities, missile technology, and dual-use systems, leveraging structured analytic techniques. The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience, a related bachelor’s degree, and MS Office proficiency.

On-site at Quantico, VA, with responsibilities including synthesis of multiple sources and clear briefing of findings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the labor category.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 4 additional years of experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all-source analytic production on foreign military capabilities and weapons systems.
• Analyze foreign missile technology and dual-use technologies for future forecasting.
• Identify new applications of mature technologies and assess technology transfers.

Skills

All-Source Analysis

Missile Technology

Structured Analytic Techniques

Analytic Reporting

Critical Thinking

Defense/IC Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

• Conduct all-source analytic production of foreign military ground forces and systems, including doctrine, D&D, exercises, platforms, sensors, motor transport, armor, artillery, C2, logistics, maintenance, readiness, and missions
• Analyze and assess current and future foreign missile technology, including missile system capabilities, vulnerabilities, advanced weapon systems, technical data, and tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Analyze foreign precision weapon systems and indirect fire weapon platforms to forecast future technologies
• Identify new applications of mature technologies and assess the impact of technology transfers
• Work with engineers, scientists, and/or modelers on foreign weapons processes, capabilities, and dual-use technologies
• Analyze and assess current and future foreign lethal and non-lethal weapon systems, including capabilities, vulnerabilities, production, stockpile, deployment, proliferation, and impact on U.S. and Coalition forces worldwide

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years
• Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or an additional 4 years of experience in the specific labor category (for a total of 7 years) may be substituted
• Working knowledge of concepts involved in the specified job functions
• Knowledge of and ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures
• Ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction
• Ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information
• Ability to interpret analysis, including its meaning, importance, and implications
• Ability to defend analytic judgments with sound, logical conclusions and adapt judgments when presented with new information or changing conditions
• Ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents, assessments, studies, and briefing materials
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, with strong grammar skills
• Ability to develop structured research and maintain information within security and data protocols
• Ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information
• Working knowledge of complex analytic methodologies, including structured analytic techniques
• Ability to use techniques such as Analysis of Competing Hypotheses, Devil’s Advocacy, High-Impact/Low-Impact Analysis, Red Team Analysis, and Alternative Futures Analysis

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting all-source analysis of foreign military capabilities, including missile technology and weapon systems, while applying IC and DoD classification guidelines. Proficient in producing concise analytic reports and utilizing structured analytic techniques to synthesize complex information.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Foreign Military Analysis
• Missile Technology Assessment
• IC and DoD Classification Guidelines
• Structured Analytic Techniques
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

Hard Skills

• All-Source Analytic Production
• Foreign Weapon Systems Analysis
• Technical Data Evaluation
• Analytic Report Production
• Complex Analytic Methodologies

Soft Skills

• Logical Evaluation
• Clear Communication
• Adaptability to New Information
• Nuance Recognition
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Doctrine
• Logistics
• Readiness
• Proliferation
• Dual-Use Technologies

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint