SENIOR ANALYST, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS

Quantum Research International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Research International, Inc. seeks a Senior Analyst for Ballistic Missile Defense systems to support HQDA G-8 capabilities, focusing on force development, budgeting, and joint requirements for modern Fires capabilities.

The role involves coordinating across DoD process domains and maintaining a Secret clearance. Ideal candidates have a strong background in PPBE, JCIDS, and DoD acquisition, with experience in Army or Joint environments, providing analysis to ensure modernization plans are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Force Development or related duties.
• Knowledge of PPBE, DoD acquisition processes, and JCIDS.
• Experience applying DOTMLPF-P in fiscally constrained environments.

Responsibilities

• Validate, prioritize, analyze, and assist with Army force development requirements and modernization plans for Fires efforts (JTAMD, Directed Energy, BMDS, SHORAD, artillery, missiles).
• Maintain an active Secret security clearance.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Force Development

PPBE

DoD acquisition processes

JCIDS

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

JCIDS

PPBE

DoDI 5000.02

Job description

Overview

Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) provides our national defense and federal civilian and industry customers with services and products in the following main areas: 1) Cybersecurity and Information Operations; 2) Space Operations and Control; 3) Aviation Systems; 4) Ground, Air and Missile Defense, and Fires Support Systems; 5) Intelligence Programs Support; 6) Experimentation and Test; 7) Program Management; and (8) Audio/Visual Technology Applications. Quantum's Corporate Office is located in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Colorado Springs, CO; Crestview, FL; Orlando , FL and Tupelo, MS.

Mission

Quantum is seeking a Senior Analyst, Ballistic Missile Defense Systems to support its Capabilities Directorate Fires Division (CDF) Ballistic Missile Defense team at the Headquarters Department of the Army (HWDA) G-8 Capabilities Directorate at the Pentagon.

Responsibilities

• Validate, prioritize, analyze, and assist with ensuring Army force development requirements and modernization plans are achievable for Fires efforts, including:
  • Joint Theater Air and Missile Defense (JTAMD)
  • Directed Energy
  • Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)
  • Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD)
  • Artillery launchers
  • Missiles
  • Cannons
• Maintain an active Secret security clearance.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience and expertise in Force Development or related duties.
• For personnel qualification, the DCS G-8 requires an interdisciplinary skill set that includes Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE), DoD acquisition processes and procedures (DoDI 5000.02), and Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) expertise.
• Force Development experience should demonstrate the application of DOTMLPF-P principles in a fiscally constrained environment to support materiel and force structure requirements development and validation.
• Experience may be obtained at various Army or Joint organizational levels; however, candidates should have experience supporting Force Development at senior Army echelons such as Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), Major Commands (MACOMs), Army Service Component Commands (ASCCs), or comparable Joint organizations.

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• HQDA staff/Pentagon experience is preferred, as is experience supporting a related Program Executive Office (PEO) or Project Manager (PM) organization, along with prior active-duty experience in Fires.
• Foundational doctrinal, operational, and technical expertise with Army Air and Missile Defense or Army Fire Support units, programs, CONOPS, and capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, government personnel, and senior Army leadership.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.