Operations Analyst - Senior Principal

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Principal Operations Analyst in Dayton, OH to provide operational analysis and modeling & simulation support for AFRL-related programs. You will work across disciplines to identify capabilities and translate them into technology development goals and projects.

Qualified candidates have 15+ years in operations analysis and M&S, an active DoD TS/SCI clearance, and strong communication skills. Bachelor’s in STEM; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• At least 15 years of experience in operations analysis and M&S.
• Knowledge of multi-domain survivability and lethality assessments.
• Experience generating and evolving use cases for complex systems, including architectural studies and analysis.
• Knowledge of statistical methods for data analysis and problem identification.
• Experience with DoD acquisition, requirements planning, and mission design.
• Experience working with intelligence community organizations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical acumen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational analysis and modeling & simulation (M&S) expertise across multiple operational domains.
• Perform research engineering through operational analysis, leveraging M&S of systems and subsystems.
• Participate in strategic planning of M&S investments, system architectures, and requirements development.
• Evaluate proposed projects for feasibility and applicability to relevant military mission areas and related activities.
• Identify and advocate for resources, provide technical information and analysis to recommend solutions and influence decisions.
• Interface with the intelligence community to identify threats to U.S. multi-domain kill chains.
• Lead creation of analytic trade space to understand U.S. capability gaps.
• Ensure accuracy of analysis trade space with regard to TTPs (TTPS).
• Work with engineers and scientists to refine analysis plans of objectives to aid technology development.
• Assist in the annual program planning and prioritization of analysis topics.
• Communicate technically complex material to senior decision makers and major stakeholders.
• Work closely with program managers, lead project engineers, and program teams.
• Up to 20% travel in support of technical interface exchange meetings.

Skills

Operational analysis

Modeling & simulation

Multi-domain survivability

Requirements development

Technical communication

Data analysis

DoD acquisition

Intelligence liaison

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an Operations Analyst, Senior Principal in Dayton, OH. The role provides operational analysis and modeling & simulation support for acquisition and technology development programs focused on systems survivability and lethality for the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). The principal objective is to identify capabilities required to defeat emerging threats and translate them into technology development goals and projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational analysis and modeling & simulation (M&S) expertise across multiple operational domains.
• Perform research engineering through operational analysis, leveraging M&S of systems and subsystems.
• Participate in strategic planning of M&S investments, system architectures, and requirements development.
• Evaluate proposed projects for feasibility and applicability to relevant military mission areas and related activities.
• Identify and advocate for resources, provide technical information and analysis to recommend solutions and influence decisions.
• Interface with the intelligence community to identify threats to U.S. multi‑domain kill chains.
• Lead creation of analytic trade space to understand U.S. capability gaps.
• Ensure accuracy of analysis trade space with regard to tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPS).
• Work with engineers and scientists to refine analysis plans of objectives to aid technology development.
• Assist in the annual program planning and prioritization of analysis topics.
• Communicate technically complex material to senior decision makers and major stakeholders.
• Work closely with program managers, lead project engineers, and program teams.
• Up to 20 % travel in support of technical interface exchange meetings.

Desired Traits

• Passion for aerospace, defense, and advanced technologies.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Strong desire for continuous learning, growth, and challenging work.
• Drive to make a meaningful impact through work.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• At least 15 years of experience with operations analysis and M&S.
• Understanding of multi‑domain systems survivability and lethality assessments.
• Experience in generating and evolving use cases for complex systems, including architectural studies and analysis.
• Knowledge of statistical methods for data analysis and problem identification.
• Experience with technology planning and assessments.
• Experience with DoD acquisition, requirements planning, and mission design.
• Experience working with intelligence community organizations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical acumen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong skills in documenting analytical questions, capability gaps, and neutral solution requirements.
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills in a collaborative environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) is required; a Master’s degree in a similar field is highly desired.

Desired Skills

• Experience providing technical support to DoD technology development efforts.
• Experience with requirements analysis, definition, and verification, technology planning, air or space vehicle and systems design, systems integration, and advanced testing.

Clearance Requirements

• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.