Principal Operations Research/Systems Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions Inc; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MTSI is seeking a senior Operations Research/Systems Analyst to support USAF/USN/USMC aviation ops at Eglin AFB, FL. The role involves analyzing mission areas, evaluating weapon concepts, and coordinating with government and industry partners to drive investment decisions and future study requirements.

Applicants should have a strong background in modeling/simulation (AFSIM), and be able to develop briefing materials and analysis products for senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in OR/engineering/physics/math/CS/statistics from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Independently initiate, execute, and coordinate engagements with government SMEs and industry partners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Oral & written communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations research, engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or statistics

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

AFSIM

Job description

Position Overview: MTSI is looking for a senior level Operations Research/Systems Analyst with a strong understanding and experience with USAF and/or USN/USMC combat aviation operations. Candidate will join an MTSI team that works in the customer facility on Eglin AFB, FL, where the team processes discretized campaigns, assesses parametrics, evaluates Air Force armament health, and reviews modeling simulation and analysis data.

The prospective candidate will:

• Independently initiate, execute, and coordinate engagements with other Government agency subject matter experts and industry partners under the overall program management oversight and direction of government personnel.
• Analyze mission areas and present a comprehensive review, individual study assessments, and recommendations on investment strategies and future study requirements annually.
• Conduct analysis and research to evaluate future weapon concepts and capability gaps, improvements, and recommendations for further research and testing, as well as propose acquisition impacts from the perspective of the PEO for Munitions. Evaluate and apply relevant intelligence assessments. Evaluate engineering inputs to capability development strategies on concepts gathered from government, industry, DoD laboratories, and coalition partners. Ensure statistical design and analysis of raw data is consistent with study objectives, cost, schedule, and performance criteria. Promote, research, and evaluate opportunities for meeting existing mission needs and further expanding mission capabilities through the application of next generation technology and processes to system components. Possess an understanding of Modeling Simulation and Analysis environments such as AFSIM. Perform M&S and other technical support related to mission needs as a basis for making managerial, technical, strategic, or tactical decision, as well as for the purpose of identifying new engineering tools and simulation environments technology. Assess the acquisition and rapid prototyping considerations of future kinetic and non-kinetic weapons using state of the art technologies. This is required both where there is no legacy weapon equivalent and where a legacy weapon could be modified to provide the desired capability.
• Develop briefing, narrative, and analysis products based on Government Program Manager direction to support unique higher headquarters capability needs where no prior template exists and little to no higher headquarters guidance is available.
• Create study guidance and study plans to support analysis efforts by defining the requirements to be analyzed.
• Communicate / interface with prime contractors, sub-system suppliers, and any other government stakeholders to meet program objectives.
• Eliminate communication gaps and facilitate partnerships between end-users, requirement writers, testers, program offices, and senior leaders.
• Conduct early systems engineering activities including acquisition risk assessment, requirements development, schedule development/oversight, action item development/oversight, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations research, engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or statistics from an accredited university or college
• 8-10 years' experience in operations research, analysis and evaluating complex military scenarios
• 3-5 years' operational and analytical experience in USAF or USN/USMC operational mission areas
• Comprehensive understanding of the organizational mission and interfaces with intelligence, Major Commands, Air Staff, DoD laboratories, and support agencies
• The ability to develop and give effective oral presentations and to effectively communicate in writing

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree and 3-5 years' experience in operations research, engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or statistics from an accredited university or college.
• Operational experience in USAF/USN/USMC aviation fighter, bomber, attack, special operations, or weapons platforms.
• Graduate of USAF Weapons Instructor Course, USAF Test Pilot School, US Navy Fighter Weapons School, US Navy Test Pilot School, Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course, Advanced Instructor Course, or equivalents.

Clearance Requirements

Top Secret Must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.

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