Operations Analyst

Systems Technology & Research Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Technology & Research, Inc. (STaR) in Huntsville, AL seeks an Operations Analyst to serve as the operational nexus between the LE Product Office, COCOMs, and Army senior leaders. The role focuses on aligning development with theater requirements and leadership intent.

You will analyze data, craft executive briefs, and collaborate on CONOPS for One-Way Attack and surveillance UAS, while coordinating with warfighters and engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with extensive domain experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Army operations and JCIDS processes.
• Experience delivering strategic briefs to senior leadership (GO/FO/SES).
• Ability to translate operational requirements into acquisition strategies.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills for consensus-building.
• Experience working in high-pressure government environments.
• DoD security clearance or ability to obtain DoW SECRET.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational liaison between LE Product Office, COCOMs, and ARMY Senior Leaders.
• Analyze operational data, war-game results, and threat assessments to inform system design and fielding priorities.
• Develop high-level strategic messaging, information papers, and briefings for senior leaders.
• Collaborate to develop CONOPS and TTPs for UAS capabilities.
• Translate theater needs into actionable programmatic requirements for the LE team.
• Lead operational working groups and coordinate exercises with external partners.
• Coordinate injection of LE capabilities into major theater exercises for validation.

Skills

Operations Research

Strategic Studies

Defense Analysis

JCIDS

UAS knowledge

DoD acquisition lifecycle

Operational planning tools

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Systems Technology & Research, Inc. (STaR) is seeking an Operations Analyst in the Huntsville, AL area to support the Army's Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Project Office located at Redstone Arsenal, AL. to serve as the critical nexus between the Launched Effects (LE) Product Office, Combatant Commands (COCOMs), and Army Senior Leaders. In this role, the candidate will leverage operational expertise to ensure our development efforts are perfectly aligned with strategic theater requirements and senior leadership intent. This opportunity is an in-person/on-site position.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with 15 years' experience in Operations Research, Strategic Studies, International Relations, Defense Analysis, or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. Army operations, Combatant Command (COCOM) structures, and Joint Staff planning processes.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering strategic communications, written reports, and formal briefings to senior military leadership (GO/FO/SES level).
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate tactical and operational requirements into acquisition strategies.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build consensus across disparate military organizations and headquarters.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize high-impact tasks, and manage time effectively in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Prior military experience as a Field Grade Officer, Senior NCO, or civilian equivalent with staff experience at the Division, Corps, ASCC, or COCOM level (e.g., G-3, G-5, G-8, or J-staff).
• Familiarity with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and Army force structure planning.
• Experience with or deep understanding of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), Loitering Munitions, or Launched Effects capabilities.
• Familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle and rapid capability fielding initiatives.
• Proficiency in operational planning tools and project management frameworks.
• Strong project management skills, emotional intelligence, and integrity are essential for this position
• In addition, the candidate must be comfortable working in a high energy, collaborative, fast paced, professional environment
• The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, possess the ability to work with other professionals collaboratively, possess agility and the desire to adapt to constantly changing demands and new tools/technologies
• Computer skills required include advanced expertise in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), SharePoint and intranet/internet proficiency
• Possess an active DoW SECRET security clearance or the ability to obtain

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Coordination: Serve as the primary operational liaison between the LE Product Office, Combatant Commands (COCOMs), and Army Senior Leaders (ASLs), ensuring alignment of program execution with theater requirements.
• Operational Analysis: Analyze operational data, war-game results, capability gaps, and threat assessments from COCOMs to inform LE system design, payload configurations, and fielding priorities.
• Executive Briefings: Develop high-level strategic messaging, information papers, and decision briefings for General Officers/Flag Officers (GO/FO) and Senior Executive Service (SES) members.
• CONOPS Development: Collaborate with warfighters, Centers of Excellence, and engineering teams to develop and refine Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for One-Way Attack and surveillance UAS.
• Requirements Synchronization: Translate complex operational needs from theater commanders into actionable programmatic and technical requirements for the LE acquisition team.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Organize and lead operational working groups, table-top exercises (TTXs), and synchronization matrix meetings with external stakeholders and joint partners.
• Exercise Integration: Coordinate with COCOMs to inject LE capabilities into major theater exercises and demonstrations to validate operational utility and gather warfighter feedback.

Systems Technology & Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. For more information go to U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we are additionally committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure all qualified applicants have the ability to be considered for employment. If a disability prevents you from participating in any step of the hiring process, please contact our HR team at [e-mail] to request reasonable accommodation.