Senior Aerial ISR Capability Development Analyst

JANUS Research Group; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare plans

Referral bonus program

Employee awards

Job summary

JANUS Research Group in Newport News, VA seeks a Senior Aerial ISR Capability Development Analyst to advance Army A-ISR programs and integration across services. The role requires active TS clearance and alignment with FCC/FID decision processes, delivering briefs, analyses, and recommendations.

Responsibilities include tracking programs such as HADES, ATHENA, ARTEMIS, ARES, and SEMA; coordinating with Intelligence, Aviation, and acquisition stakeholders to mitigate risks and inform future force

Qualifications

• 8+ years in military, intelligence, aviation, acquisition, or defense industry.
• Expertise in airborne ISR platforms, sensors, or related capability portfolios.
• Experience reviewing requirements and translating into operational recommendations.
• Able to operate across Intelligence, Aviation, acquisition, and senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess current and emerging A-ISR capabilities and needs.
• Track programs such as HADES, ATHENA, ARTEMIS, ARES, SEMA.
• Participate in test and evaluation WIPTs and program reviews.
• Prepare executive summaries and risk assessments.
• Synchronize with stakeholders across Army, Joint, civilian, and contractors.

Skills

Airborne ISR

UAS expertise

Acquisition experience

Interagency coordination

Program analysis

Tools

HADES

ATHENA

ARTEMIS

ARES

SEMA

Job description

Career Opportunities withJANUS Research Group

Senior Aerial ISR Capability Development Analyst

This position is contingent upon contract award.

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.