SOF Force Design & Strategy Analyst

iQ Sig; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Gym membership discounts

Volunteer PTO

Generous PTO

Job summary

iQ Sig seeks a senior-level force design analyst to translate national guidance into concrete SOF force concepts and resource-informed plans. You will develop and compare alternative force structures using analytical models and support senior leaders with detailed trade-off recommendations.

With a deep SOF acumen and DoD process knowledge, you will lead cross-functional teams, conduct quantified analyses, and contribute to CONOPS and capability development in a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Education: Master's degree in a relevant field; a Bachelor’s with 15 years directly relevant experience may be substituted.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in force development, force design, or strategic/operational planning within the DOW.
• DoD process knowledge: JSPS, defense acquisition and resourcing, and formal military requirements development.
• SOF acumen: Deep understanding of SOF culture, capabilities, and employment.
• Strategic analysis: Ability to analyze complex strategic problems and synthesize insights.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal briefing skills for senior leaders.
• Project leadership: Experience leading multi-stakeholder working groups and IPTs.
• Quantitative analysis: Proficiency with data analysis or modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytic support and assist in developing decision support products.
• Assess future SOF force structure and capabilities and contribute to CONOPS and force design concepts.
• Translate guidance into force design concepts and resource-informed plans.
• Develop and evaluate alternative force design options using models and data-driven assessments.
• Input to modeling and simulation analyses to test force structures and concepts of operation.
• Analyze existing and proposed force structures for gaps and risks.
• Support analyses to determine proper organization, equipment, and employment of forces.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations to senior leaders on trade-offs.
• Facilitate wargames, workshops, and IPTs to validate emerging concepts.
• Research emerging technologies (AI, robotics, hypersonics, cyber) and their impact on force design.
• Draft requirements and proposals for programming and acquisition of new SOF capabilities.
• Maintain understanding of threats, trends, and military doctrine.

Skills

Clearance awareness

Strategic analysis

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Project leadership

SOF acumen

DoD process knowledge

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with 15 years experience substituted

Job description

iQ Sig seeks a senior-level force design analyst to translate national guidance into concrete SOF force concepts and resource-informed plans. You will develop and compare alternative force structures using analytical models and support senior leaders with detailed trade-off recommendations.

With a deep SOF acumen and DoD process knowledge, you will lead cross-functional teams, conduct quantified analyses, and contribute to CONOPS and capability development in a dynamic defense environment.