Readiness Senior Analyst

Cortek, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Life & Disability Coverage

Paid Holidays & PTO

401(k) with Company Match

Professional Development Support

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Washington, DC is seeking an Intelligence Systems Special Staff Officer to support Army modernization efforts. The ideal candidate will have military intelligence experience, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering. Responsibilities include analyzing readiness and leading coordination efforts. This role requires an Active Top Secret Clearance and offers competitive benefits including health and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Force Development or related duties.
• Experience at senior Army levels such as HQDA, MACOMs, or Army Service Component Commands.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of Army and unit equipping readiness.
• Identify root causes of Equipment on Hand (EOH) un-readiness and systemic shortages.
• Prepare and support monthly readiness updates for Army and DCS G-8 leadership.

Skills

Military intelligence experience

Strong analytical skills

Coordination skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Overview

Opportunity Overview: CORTEK seeks a highly qualified Intelligence Systems Special Staff Officer (SSO) to serve as Key Personnel supporting Army Intelligence, Electronic Warfare (EW), and Cyber modernization efforts. This role requires military intelligence experience across tactical, operational, strategic, and national levels, and the ability to lead and synchronize working groups for high-level Army planning and decision forums.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of Army and unit equipping readiness
• Identify root causes of Equipment on Hand (EOH) un-readiness and systemic shortages using ARMS data
• Perform monthly trend analysis and coordinate findings with ACOMs, G-4, and AMC
• Support efforts to increase S-Level Unit Readiness by resolving excess equipment imbalances
• Prepare and support monthly readiness updates for Army and DCS G-8 leadership
• Assemble briefing books and assist in meeting execution
• Review policies and regulations related to DCS G-8 equipping equities and recommend edits
• Analyze interoperability of capabilities across modernization levels
• Prepare senior leaders for Strategic Readiness Tenet discussions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business or Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Force Development or related duties
• Experience at senior Army levels such as HQDA, MACOMs, or Army Service Component Commands
• Strong analytical and coordination skills in readiness and logistics environments

Preferred Skills & Expertise

• Interdisciplinary knowledge of:
• Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE)
• DoD acquisition processes (DoDI 5000.2)
• Materiel and force structure requirements development and validation (JCIDS)

Experience applying force development across DOTMLPF-P domains in fiscally constrained environments

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Highly Preferred Qualifications, Certifications, and Training

• How the Army Runs (HTAR) Course
• RQM 1010 / CLR 101: Introduction to JCIDS
• RQM 1100 / RQM 110: Core Concepts for Requirements Management / CDC
• RQM 3100 / RQM 310: Advanced Concepts and Skills
• CLR 151: Analysis of Alternatives
• RQM 2500 / CLR 250: Capabilities-Based Assessments
• RQM 2520 / CLR 252: Developing Performance Attributes

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Life & Disability Coverage
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Professional Development Support

Clearance: An Active Top Secret Clearance is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

About CORTEK

Founded in 2003, CORTEK is a distinguished Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) terrorism prevention, Counter-WMD (CWMD) support services, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act support. Our proven track record includes 12 years of incumbency on DOS contracts supporting WMD threat mitigation and consequence management programs and comprehensive support for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's (DTRA) technical and strategic objectives across Physical and Biological Sciences, Engineering, Policy, and Operations. CORTEK has also provided onsite analytical support for the Department of the Army Headquarters (HQDA) at the Pentagon.

At CORTEK, relationships are at the heart of what we do. We pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach, leveraging proven management processes to deliver tailored solutions that drive client success. Our focus on excellence, innovation, and competitive value throughout the project management lifecycle makes CORTEK a trusted partner. Curious to learn more? Visit CORTEK.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer: CORTEK is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace by hiring and retaining talented individuals from all backgrounds. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. As an EEO employer, CORTEK complies with Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination and posts notices outlining these protections in accordance with applicable regulations.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests: CORTEK is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call Human Resources at (727)-292-1521. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

E-Verify: As a Federal Contractor, we are required to use E-Verify to validate employees\' ability to work legally in the United States.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination: CORTEK will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.