Maritime Strike Operations Research Analyst

Own Your Future. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Maritime Strike Operations Research Analyst at Eglin AFB, FL. 

Prospective candidate will conduct analysis and research to evaluate future weapon concepts and capability gaps, improvements, and recommendations for further research and testing, as well as proposed acquisition impacts from the perspective of AFPEO/WP.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work:  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. 
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first.  We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers.  It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.  
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: 
  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  Flexible schedules
  6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success:  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities:

MTSI is looking for candidates with strong understanding of Air Dominance and/or Maritime strike to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Armament Directorate, Disruptive Futures Division (AFLCMC/EBZ) and its subsidiary branch, EBZA, also known as the Future Weapons Branch as an Operations Research Analyst.
AFLCMC/EBZ requires weapon data analysts to ensure the Air Force munitions portfolio is connected to the strategic needs of the Joint Force. Our analysis team processes discretized campaigns, assesses parametrics, evaluates Air Force armament health, and reviews modeling simulation and analysis data. EBZA assess baseline munitions, modified baseline munitions, and future munitions to best position the USAF to procure new weapons and technologies.

The prospective candidate will:
• Independently initiate, execute, and coordinate engagements with other Government agency subject matter experts and industry partners under the overall program management oversight and direction of government personnel.
• Analyze mission areas and present a comprehensive review, 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, as well as proposed acquisition impacts from the perspective of AFPEO/WP.
o Evaluate relevant intelligence assessments.
o Evaluate engineering inputs to capability development strategies on concepts gathered from government, industry, DoD laboratories, and coalition partners.
o Ensure statistical design and analysis of raw data is consistent with study objectives, cost, schedule, and performance criteria.
o Promote, research, and evaluate opportunities for meeting existing mission needs and further expanding mission capabilities through the application of next generation technology and processes to system components.
o Possess an understanding of Modeling Simulation and Analysis environments such as AFSIM. Perform M&S and other technical support related to mission needs as a basis for making managerial, technical, strategic, or tactical decision, as well as for the purpose of identifying new engineering tools and simulation environments technology.
o Assess the acquisition and rapid prototyping considerations of future kinetic and non-kinetic weapons using state of the art technologies. This is required both where there is no legacy weapon equivalent and where a legacy weapon could be modified to provide the desired capability.
• Develop briefing, narrative, and analysis products based on Government Program Manager direction to support unique higher headquarters capability needs where no prior template exists and little to no higher headquarters guidance is available.
• 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 any other government stakeholders to meet program objectives.
• Conduct early systems engineering activities including acquisition risk assessment, requirements development, schedule development/oversight, action item development/oversight, etc

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations research, engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or statistics from an accredited university or college
• 12-15 years’ experience in operations research, analysis and evaluating complex military scenarios
• 7-10 years’ operational and analytical experience in Maritime Strike mission area
• Comprehensive understanding of the organizational mission and interfaces with intelligence, Major Commands, Air Staff, DoD laboratories, and support agencies
• The ability to develop and give effective oral presentations and to effectively communicate in writing
• Requires a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and 7-10 years’ experience in operations research, engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or statistics from an accredited university or college

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