Operations Analyst - Senior Principal

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Iowa; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and technology is seeking a Senior Principal Operations Analyst. This role involves providing operational analysis and modeling support for the Air Force Research Lab, focusing on systems survivability and lethality. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operations analysis, a passion for aerospace, and a strong analytical skill set. Join a team that values its employees and offers great benefits, including a flexible schedule and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

20 days PTO/year

10 holidays/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match

Semi-annual bonus eligibility

Company funded ESOP

Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Zero deductible health insurance plan

Qualifications

• At least 15 years’ experience with operations analysis and M&S.
• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational analysis and modeling and simulation expertise.
• Evaluate proposed projects for feasibility and applicability.
• Communicate complex material to senior decision makers.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytic Acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Master's degree in a similar field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Own Your Future. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Operatons Analyst, Senior Principal in Dayton, OH.

MTSI is seeking an Operations Analyst, Senior Principal who will provide operational analysis and modeling and simulation support for acquisition and technology development programs focused on systems survivability and lethality. The principal objective for the Operations Analyst, Senior Principal is to identify capabilities required to defeat emerging threats which are then utilized to create technology development goals and projects.

As an Operations Analyst, Senior Principal with MTSI, you will be responsible for providing operations analysis and modeling and simulation support to the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) for acquisition and technology development programs focused on systems survivability and lethality. The principal objective for the Operations Analyst is to identify capabilities required to defeat emerging threats which are then utilized to create technology development goals and projects. You will sit in the AFRL customer facility and be an integral part of a combined government/contractor team developing capabilities for the Department of the Air Force.

You’ll be a great fit for this role if:
• You have a passion for aerospace, defense, and advanced technologies.
• You enjoy paying attention to detail and providing excellent customer service in a professional environment.
• You are passionate about continuous learning and growth, and you seek opportunities to challenge yourself.
• You are driven to make a meaningful impact through your work.

How you will contribute to our National Security and Defense mission:
As a Systems Engineer, Senior Principal with MTSI, you will be responsible for providing systems engineering and program management support to the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). You will sit in the Air Force customer space and be an integral part of a combined government/contractor team developing and demonstrating cutting-edge avionics capabilities for the Department of the Air Force.

You’ll be a great fit for this role if:
• You have a passion for aerospace, defense, and advanced technologies.
• You understand the urgent need to modernize our defense systems and give our troops the best possible tools.
• Paying attention to detail and providing excellent customer service in a professional environment is a skill you excel at.
• You are passionate about continuous learning and growth, and you seek opportunities to challenge yourself.
• You are driven to make a meaningful impact through your work.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values:Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership:we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:
• Provide operational analysis and modeling and simulation (M&S) expertise with a focus on diverse technology areas 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 and provide technical information and analysis to recommend solutions and influence decisions.
• Interface with the intelligence community to identify threats to US multi-domain kill chains.
• Lead creation of analytic trade space to understand US capability gaps.
• Ensure accuracy of analysis trade space with regard to Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPS).
• Work with engineers/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 technical interface exchange meetings.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• At least 15-years’ experience with operations analysis and M&S.

• Understanding of multi-domain systems survivability and lethality assessments.
• Experience with the generation and evolution of use cases for complex systems to include 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 analytic acumen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong skills in documenting analytical questions, capability gaps, solution neutral requirements
• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills in an environment with top tier coworkers.

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (e.g Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics). A Master's degree in a similar field is highly desired.

Even better if you have these desired skills:
• Experience providing technical and support to DoD technology development efforts.
• Experience with requirements analysis, requirements 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.

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