Senior Aerial ISR Capability Development Analyst

Cape Henry Associates, Acquired by JANUS Research Group; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JANUS Research Group seeks a seasoned analyst to provide specialized A-ISR analysis, synchronizing programs, sensors, and acquisition pathways to support FCC/FID decisions. You will coordinate across Intelligence, Aviation, and acquisition communities to ensure interoperability and informed leadership decisions.

Required are 8+ years in relevant fields, expertise in airborne ISR, and ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations for division and directorate leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of military, intelligence, aviation, acquisition, or defense-industry experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in airborne ISR platforms, sensors, UAS, SEMA, PED, or related portfolios.
• Experience reviewing requirements and translating technical information into operational recommendations.
• Ability to operate across Intelligence, Aviation, acquisition, and senior staff communities.

Responsibilities

• Assess current and emerging A-ISR capabilities, requirements, and fielding plans.
• Track and analyze programs and efforts like HADES, ATHENA, ARTEMIS, ARES, SEMA, UAS, and related capabilities.
• Participate in test/evaluation WIPTs, program reviews, and stakeholder synchronization meetings.
• Review and comment on A-CDD/CDD/Characteristics of Need products and related documents.
• Prepare executive summaries, briefings, risk assessments, and recommendations for leadership.
• Synchronize across intelligence, aviation, acquisition, and program-management stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of worldwide A-ISR tech and implications for the Army force.

Skills

Airborne ISR expertise

UAS and sensors

Requirements translation

Cross-agency collaboration

Job description

Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Target salary range: $85k-$90k. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Position Summary

Provides specialized analysis and requirements integration for Army Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capabilities. The analyst tracks, assesses, and synchronizes A-ISR programs, prototypes, sensors, platforms, acquisition pathways, and operational employment considerations to support FCC/FID decisions and integration across the Intelligence and Aviation communities.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Assess current and emerging A-ISR capabilities, requirements, operational needs, concepts, acquisition activities, demonstrations, tests, and fielding plans.
• Track and analyze programs and efforts such as HADES, ATHENA, ARTEMIS, ARES, SEMA, high-altitude platforms, UAS, launched effects, advanced reconnaissance kits, and related PED/federated-intelligence capabilities.
• Participate in test and evaluation WIPTs, program reviews, stakeholder synchronization meetings, RISM/data-reconciliation forums, AROC/JROC activities, and other A-ISR-related working groups.
• Review and provide comments on A-CDD/CDD/Characteristics of Need products, annexes, requirements documents, decision-support packages, and acquisition or experimentation products.
• Prepare executive summaries, briefings, issue papers, portfolio trackers, risk assessments, and recommendations for division and directorate leadership.
• Synchronize across Intelligence, Aviation, acquisition, program-management, Joint, and operational stakeholders to identify dependencies, funding risks, interoperability concerns, and opportunities for integration.
• Maintain awareness of worldwide A-ISR technologies, threats, operational lessons, and Joint/Service developments and assess their implications for the future Army force.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant military, intelligence, aviation, acquisition, capability-development, or defense-industry experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in airborne ISR platforms, sensors, UAS, SEMA, PED, intelligence collection, or related capability portfolios.
• Experience reviewing requirements, acquisition, test, or portfolio products and translating technical information into operationally relevant recommendations.
• Ability to operate effectively across Intelligence, Aviation, acquisition, and senior staff communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Former Army Military Intelligence, Aviation, UAS, acquisition, or requirements officer/NCO/civilian experience.
• Knowledge of HADES/ATHENA/ARTEMIS/ARES or comparable A-ISR modernization efforts.
• Experience with AROC/JROC, Middle Tier of Acquisition, test and evaluation, GFMAP, and intelligence capability portfolio management.

Expected Work Products

Decision-support briefings; analyses and assessments; meeting notes and executive summaries; staffing comments and comment-resolution inputs; plans, trackers, status updates, and recurring CDRL/monthly-report contributions appropriate to the assigned PWS task.

Performance Attributes

Exercises sound independent judgment; meets short suspense requirements; collaborates effectively across Army, Joint, civilian, contractor, and multinational organizations; protects sensitive and classified information; and produces accurate, timely, and staff-ready products requiring minimal government revision.

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Judy Pagac, Chief Human Resources Officer at [e-mail] or calling [phone]. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.