Senior Operations Research Analyst – UAS/C-UAS SME

Ignite Now

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ignite Now seeks an Operations Research Analyst – SME in Huntsville, AL, to support Aviation and Missile Center UAS/C-UAS PoC trials. This onsite role requires a Secret clearance and US citizenship, with some travel expected.

The successful candidate will lead analytical assessments and develop robust MOEs/MOPs to inform senior decision-makers. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related analytical field, 10+ years of OR experience in DoD programs, and strong quantitative, modeling,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or related analytical discipline.
10+ years of experience applying operations research techniques to DoD programs.
Experience supporting operational analysis, experimentation, or test and evaluation activities.
Demonstrated expertise in quantitative analysis and decision support.
Experience supporting defense acquisition or capability development programs.
Strong analytical, statistical, and modeling skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead analytical assessments of UAS and C-UAS operational concepts.
Assess operational suitability, survivability, and mission utility of prototype capabilities.
Develop MOEs, MOPs, and KPPs.
Identify operational strengths, limitations, and improvement opportunities.
Perform mission-level simulations of UAS and C-UAS employment.
Analyze engagement timelines, sensor coverage, interceptor effectiveness, and mission success probabilities.
Evaluate alternative concepts of employment (CONOPS).
Analyze data collected during laboratory testing, field demonstrations, and operational exercises.
Develop statistical analyses supporting system performance assessments.
Assist in designing operational experiments and demonstration events.
Develop analytical objectives for PoC activities.
Define test metrics and evaluation methodologies.
Support operational assessments during field demonstrations.
Evaluate technology alternatives and investment options.
Assess effectiveness of UAS and C-UAS capabilities across missions
Support senior decision-makers with objective, data-driven recommendations.