Senior Operations Research Analyst

Mtsi Va; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO: 20 days + 10 holidays

Health insurance

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement up to $10,000

ESOP

401k match

Bonuses

Job summary

MTSI, located at Wright-Patterson AFB and Beavercreek, OH, seeks a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support the DAF PAE C3BM Battle Network. This role is 100% on-site with collaboration across government and industry partners.

Responsibilities include modeling, analysis for strategy and tech development, evaluating EM battle management systems, and preparing briefings for senior leadership. Requires MS in related field and 5+ years of ops research experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations analysis, evaluating complex military scenarios, and supporting cross-functional teams across an enterprise.
• At least 3 years’ experience working on classified and special access programs
• Comprehensive understanding of multi-domain systems, survivability and lethality assessments, weapon systems, and DoD acquisition processes
• Familiarity with intelligence assessments and mission design
• Familiarity with statistical methods for data analysis, problem identification, and solution development
• Strong documentation skills for capability gaps, requirements analysis, and technology development insights
• Ability to collaborate with program teams, engineers, scientists, and external organizations
• Strong analytical acumen and ability to work independently or within a team
• Must have a high level of motivation, ownership for projects
• Ability to multi-task, respond to quick turn-around requests, and produce quality products with minimal oversight
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills with clear, concise business communications and recommendations
• Demonstrated effectiveness in a complex, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to build strong relationships to leverage information across key groups
• Strong leadership, organizational, relationship-building, and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements with government agencies, industry partners, and coalition entities under government program direction
• Leverage modeling, simulation, and analysis environments to support decision-making for strategy, operations, and technology development
• Conduct research and analysis to identify future weapons concepts, capability gaps, and potential improvements
• Assess the acquisition, rapid prototyping, and engineering considerations for electromagnetic battle management systems, including modification of legacy systems
• Perform operational analysis, supporting feasibility and applicability studies for military mission areas and DoD acquisition programs
• Communicate and interface with intelligence community organizations to identify threats to U.S. multi-domain kill webs
• Promote opportunities for applying next-generation technology to expand mission capabilities
• Evaluate engineering inputs to capability development strategies and system architectures
• Create analytic trade spaces to identify capability gaps and technical solutions, ensuring accuracy regarding Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
• Assist in strategic planning and prioritization of M&S investments, requirements development, and objectives for research activities
• Prepare briefings, narratives, and analysis products to support program managers and stakeholders, presenting technical material clearly to senior decision-makers

Skills

Operations analysis

Cross-functional teams

DoD programs

Multi-domain systems

Intelligence assessments

Statistics & data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Leadership

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in operations research, engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, statistics, or related field

Job description

Senior Operations Research Analyst - Dayton, OHThis Senior Operations Research Analyst with MTSI will support the DAF PAE C3BM Battle Network. This position requires active collaboration across multiple organizations and lines of effort. This position will be located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and MTSI’s Beavercreek, Ohio location. This position is for 100% in-person attendance at Wright-Patterson AFB and/or MTSI’s Beavercreek, OH location, no options for remote work.Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to: Lead engagements with government agencies, industry partners, and coalition entities under government program directionLeverage modeling, simulation, and analysis environments to support decision-making for strategy, operations, and technology developmentConduct research and analysis to identify future weapons concepts, capability gaps, and potential improvementsAssess the acquisition, rapid prototyping, and engineering considerations for electromagnetic battle management systems, including modification of legacy systemsPerform operational analysis, supporting feasibility and applicability studies for military mission areas and DoD acquisition programsCommunicate and interface with intelligence community organizations to identify threats to U.S. multi-domain kill websPromote opportunities for applying next-generation technology to expand mission capabilitiesEvaluate engineering inputs to capability development strategies and system architecturesCreate analytic trade spaces to identify capability gaps and technical solutions, ensuring accuracy regarding Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)Assist in strategic planning and prioritization of M&S investments, requirements development, and objectives for research activitiesPrepare briefings, narratives, and analysis products to support program managers and stakeholders, presenting technical material clearly to senior decision-makersQualifications5+ years of relevant work experience in operations analysis, evaluating complex military scenarios, and supporting cross-functional teams across an enterpriseAt least 3 years’ experience working on classified and special access programsComprehensive understanding of multi-domain systems, survivability and lethality assessments, weapon systems, and DoD acquisition processesFamiliarity with intelligence assessments and mission designFamiliarity with statistical methods for data analysis, problem identification, and solution developmentStrong documentation skills for capability gaps, requirements analysis, and technology development insightsAbility to collaborate with program teams, engineers, scientists, and external organizationsStrong analytical acumen and ability to work independently or within a teamMust have a high level of motivation, be adept at exploring and learning about new technologies, and have a demonstrated record of successfully taking ownership and responsibility for projectsMust have the ability to multi-task, respond to quick turn-around requests, and produce quality products with minimal oversightPossess exceptional written and oral communication skills, can develop clear, concise, and logically written business communications, as well as deliver recommendationsDemonstrated effectiveness working in a complex, service-intensive, deadline-driven environmentAbility to build strong relationships to leverage information and insights across key groupsStrong personal leadership, organizational, relationship-building, and negotiation skillsEducation RequirementsMaster’s degree in operations research, engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, statistics, or another related field requiredExperience may be considered in substitution for educationDesired RequirementsOperational experience with USAF, USSF, USA, USN, or USMC electronic warfare and/or electromagnetic battle management systemsExperience with/or knowledge of technical intelligence, radars, and electronic warfare systemsExperience with technologies related to air/space vehicle systems, systems integration, advanced testing, and innovative solutions developmentFamiliarity with intelligence community operations and technology planning assessmentsTravel· Up to 20% travel is expected for technical exchange meetings and interfaces.Clearance Requirements· Must possess a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI and SAR eligibility· U.S. Citizenship is required for this position#LI-HP1TS/SCIPerks and BenefitsVacation:New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per YearHealth Insurance:Zero Deductible Health PlansFlexible Schedules:Flex SchedulesProfessional Development:Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training ReimbursementESOP:Funded Stock Ownership Plan401k Match+:6% 401k Match + Immediate VestingBonus Program:Semi-Annual Bonus OpportunityMentorship:Career Mentorship ProgramsWhy is MTSI a great place to workInteresting Work:Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.Values:Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.100% Employee Owned:We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/yearFlexible schedules6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annuallySemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement accountUp to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursementOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insuranceOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance planTrack Record of Success:We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission AssuranceMTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.For more information about MTSI, please visitwww.mtsi-va.comEEO StatementMTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.Why is MTSI a great place to workInteresting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/yearFlexible schedules6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annuallySemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement accountUp to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursementOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insuranceOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance planTrack Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission AssuranceMTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com