Operations Analyst
On-siteHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Act as the primary operational liaison between the LE Product Office, Combatant Commands, and Army Senior Leaders to ensure program execution aligns with theater-level priorities. Assess operational data, war-game outputs, and capability gaps to inform system design, payload decisions, and fielding strategies. Prepare strategic messaging and decision briefings for GO/FO and SES audiences while partnering with warfighters to refine CONOPS and TTPs for One-Way Attack and surveillance UAS. Convert complex operational needs into actionable programmatic requirements and lead operational working groups, table-top exercises, and synchronization meetings with external stakeholders. Coordinate with COCOMs to integrate LE capabilities into major exercises and demonstrations to validate operational utility and gather warfighter feedback. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 15 years of experience, U.S. citizenship, and an Active Secret Security Clearance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 15 years of experience in Operations Research, Strategic Studies, International Relations, Defense Analysis, or a related field.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Active Secret Security Clearance.
- Demonstrated project leadership experience with the ability to guide and coordinate complex efforts.
- Ability to excel in a dynamic, high‐tempo, team‐driven environment with frequent collaboration.
- A team‐oriented mindset with proven success partnering across diverse professional groups, and the agility to adapt to evolving priorities, tools, and technologies.
- Extensive knowledge of U.S. Army operations, COCOM structures, and Joint Staff planning processes.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering strategic communications, written reports, and formal briefings to senior military leadership (GO/FO/SES).
- Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate tactical and operational requirements into acquisition strategies.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to build consensus across disparate military organizations and headquarters.
- Proven ability to work independently, prioritize high‐impact tasks, and manage time effectively in a fast‐moving, high‐pressure environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance highly preferred.
- Prior military experience as a Field Grade Officer, Senior NCO, or civilian equivalent with staff experience at Division, Corps, ASCC, or COCOM level (e.g., G‐3, G‐5, G‐8, J‐staff).
- Familiarity with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and Army force structure planning.
- Experience with or deep understanding of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), Loitering Munitions, or Launched Effects capabilities.
- Knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle and rapid capability fielding initiatives.
- Proficiency with operational planning tools and project management frameworks.
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