Senior Operations Research Analyst

Mtsi Va; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mtsi Va in Dayton, OH seeks an experienced Operations Research Analyst to lead engagements across government agencies and industry partners. You will leverage modeling, simulation, and analysis to inform strategy, operations, and technology development for electromagnetic battle management systems.

The role requires 5+ years in operations analysis, experience with classified programs, and a TS clearance with SCI/SAR eligibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in operations analysis.
• At least 3 years' experience on classified and special access programs.
• Master's degree in a related field required.
• Top-Secret clearance with SCI and SAR eligibility.
• U.S. Citizenship required for this position.
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic battle management systems.
• Ability to collaborate with program teams, engineers, scientists, and external organizations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task with minimal oversight.

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 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 collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Independence & teamwork

Ownership of projects

Multi-domain systems familiarity

Threat assessment

Education

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

Job description

This position requires active collaboration across multiple organizations and lines of effort. 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 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.

• 5+ years of relevant work 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, be adept at exploring and learning about new technologies, and have a demonstrated record of successfully taking ownership and responsibility for projects.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, respond to quick turn-around requests, and produce quality products with minimal oversight.
• Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, can develop clear, concise, and logically written business communications, as well as deliver recommendations.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working in a complex, service-intensive, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships to leverage information and insights across key groups.
• Strong personal leadership, organizational, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Master's degree in operations research, engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, statistics, or another related field required.
• Experience may be considered in substitution for education.
• Operational experience with USAF, USSF, USA, USN, or USMC electronic warfare and/or electromagnetic battle management systems.
• Experience with/or knowledge of technical intelligence, radars, and electronic warfare systems.
• Experience with technologies related to air/space vehicle systems, systems integration, advanced testing, and innovative solutions development.
• Familiarity with intelligence community operations and technology planning assessments.
• Must possess a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI and SAR eligibility.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position LI-HP1.