Senior Military Operations Analyst — Wargaming & Strategy

Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks a Military Operations Analyst to provide onsite support in Alexandria, VA, applying operations research, intelligence, or science and technology analysis to defense topics.

The role involves leading quantitative and qualitative analyses, including wargaming, and presenting findings to senior leaders such as the Secretary of War, Congress, and the White House; active TS/SCI eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience presenting military operations analytic findings to senior leadership.
• Active TS/SCI eligible clearance.
• Proficient in the MS Office suite of products.
• Ability to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide data-driven support with strategy-informed analysis across DoW topics.
• Participate in analyses, assessments, and workshops that integrate technical, operational, and programmatic aspects.
• Support cross-functional teams conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, including wargaming, for senior decision-makers.

Skills

MS Office

Leadership presentation

Team collaboration

Time management

Onsite readiness

Clearance TS/SCI eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

None

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks a Military Operations Analyst to provide onsite support in Alexandria, VA, applying operations research, intelligence, or science and technology analysis to defense topics.

The role involves leading quantitative and qualitative analyses, including wargaming, and presenting findings to senior leaders such as the Secretary of War, Congress, and the White House; active TS/SCI eligibility is required.