Junior Missile Defense Architect & Analyst

Mission Driven Research, Inc.; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Driven Research, Inc. in the United States is seeking a junior to mid-level analysis professional to assess missile defense system capability gaps and opportunities against evolving threats. You will help develop architectures and briefs that improve performance and mitigate gaps.

The role emphasizes hands-on use of modeling and simulation tools, clear results interpretation, and collaboration across teams to achieve mission objectives. A security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of missile defense or DoD program experience.
• Basic understanding of the current MDS architecture and future concepts.
• Some experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures.
• Ability to interpret results and present findings clearly.
• Effective verbal and written communication; collaborative across teams.
• Strong time management and prioritization of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assess missile defense system capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities to develop architecture solutions that mitigate gaps and improve performance.
• Assist in developing analysis plans, execute MDS simulation tools, post-process results, and prepare architecture briefs/reports.
• Support modeling & simulation efforts related to the above to tailor tools to analysis plans.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

TS/SCI eligibility

Missile defense knowledge

MDS modeling experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years DoD experience in missile defense

Tools

AFSIM

Job description

Mission Driven Research, Inc. in the United States is seeking a junior to mid-level analysis professional to assess missile defense system capability gaps and opportunities against evolving threats. You will help develop architectures and briefs that improve performance and mitigate gaps.

The role emphasizes hands-on use of modeling and simulation tools, clear results interpretation, and collaboration across teams to achieve mission objectives. A security clearance is required.