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Aviation Defense Analyst

Location: McLean, Virginia Categories: Analyst Req ID: 2024-8951 Potential to Telecommute: No
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Job Description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an Aviation Defense Analyst to join our team in McLean, VA. You will provide analytic support as part of a diverse team of experts performing a spectrum of military and intelligence analysis across a variety of different projects related to aircraft, air defenses, capabilities and operations at a Government facility.

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:

As an Aviation Defense Analyst with Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) you will provide analytic support as part of a diverse team of experts performing a spectrum of military and intelligence analysis across a variety of different projects.  The analysis work performed will primarily be focused on air and air defense systems and the creation of products used to communicate the information to a wide variety of customers.  Your initial responsibilities will depend on existing proficiencies with substantial opportunity to expand your skills and expertise across the breadth of air defense related topics.  This position will be located at a government facility in Northern, VA.

Your essential job functions will include but will not be limited to:

  • Expereince with ELINT analysis, COMINT analysis, IMINT analysis, modeling and simulation and the integration of information into comprehensive intelligence products.
  • You will assess system operational trends, identifying newly deployed systems, evaluating capabilities, and integrating ELINT with other sources of intelligence to generate a comprehensive understanding of the threat picture.
  • Collect, analyze, and exploit data from various sources to evaluate a country's integrated air defense systems (IADS).
  • Provide expertise on current and future foreign capabilities in the air / air-defense domains.
  • Author comprehensive threat assessments detailing the results of the above analysis.

Qualifications:

  • 4+ years' of experience working in or with the IS Intelligence Community.

  • A general knowledge of and interest in aircraft and/or air defense systems, both weapons and sensors.
  • An understanding of radars, their design philosophy, applications, and use in air space monitoring and weapon control.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team and adapt to a dynamic work environment that is responsive to world events.
  • Critical writing/proof-reading and public-speaking skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new skills/tools and a willingness to expand areas of knowledge as required.
  • Self-starter able to understand general customer areas of interest and develop specific products and research lines in anticipation of future needs.

Qualifications Desired:

  • Familiarity with the IADS kill-chain.
  • Experience with IADS modeling including: Improved Many-on-Many (IMOM), ESAMS, EADSIM, SUPPRESSOR, AFSIM, FalconView, or equivalent programs.
  • Experience with various analytic tools including: GALE, MIST, THRESHER, BVI, or similar programs.
  • Experience developing U.S. weapons systems.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree is desired or equivalent life experience.

Clearance Requirements:

  • Top Secret/SCI with a current Full-Scope Polygraph.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

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Opportunities at MTSI

MTSI maintains an outstanding work environment that includes competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, the opportunity to be an employee-owner, and challenging work assignments with significant opportunities for advancement/career growth. To be considered for employment opportunities at MTSI, you must complete an online application.

EEO Statement: MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with MTSI and need special assistance or accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to jobs@mtsi-va.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.

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