Air Dominance Operations Research Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions - Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Eglin Air Force Base, FL

11-50 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Air Dominance Operations Research Analyst at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is responsible for conducting analysis and research to evaluate future weapon concepts and capability gaps for the Air Force. This role involves collaborating with government customers to deliver effective solutions and support critical programs related to national defense and security. The analyst will engage with subject matter experts, analyze mission areas, and provide recommendations on investment strategies and future study requirements.

Responsibilities

• Independently initiate, execute, and coordinate engagements with government agency subject matter experts and industry partners.
• Analyze mission areas and present comprehensive reviews, individual study assessments, and recommendations on investment strategies and future study requirements annually.
• Conduct analysis and research to evaluate future weapon concepts and capability gaps, improvements, and recommendations for further research and testing.
• Evaluate relevant intelligence assessments and engineering inputs to capability development strategies.
• Ensure statistical design and analysis of raw data is consistent with study objectives, cost, schedule, and performance criteria.
• Promote, research, and evaluate opportunities for meeting existing mission needs and expanding mission capabilities through next generation technology.
• Possess an understanding of Modeling Simulation and Analysis environments such as AFSIM and perform M&S and technical support related to mission needs.
• Assess acquisition and rapid prototyping considerations of future kinetic and non-kinetic weapons using state of the art technologies.
• Develop briefing, narrative, and analysis products based on Government Program Manager direction.
• Create study guidance and study plans to support analysis efforts by defining the requirements to be analyzed.
• Communicate/interface with prime contractors, sub-system suppliers, and other government stakeholders to meet program objectives.
• Conduct early systems engineering activities including acquisition risk assessment, requirements development, and schedule oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in operations research, engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or statistics from an accredited university or college.
• 7-10 years' experience in operations research, analysis, and evaluating complex military scenarios.
• 3-5 years' operational and analytical experience in the Air Dominance mission area.
• Comprehensive understanding of the organizational mission and interfaces with intelligence, Major Commands, Air Staff, DoD laboratories, and support agencies.
• Ability to develop and give effective oral presentations and communicate effectively in writing.
• Requires a Top-Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree and 3-5 years' experience in operations research, engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or statistics from an accredited university or college.

Benefits

• 20 days of PTO and 10 holidays per year
• Zero deductible health plans
• Flexible schedules
• Up to $10,000 annual education/training reimbursement
• ESOP: MTSI funded stock ownership plan
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus opportunity
• Career mentorship programs