Operational Analyst

MTSI is seeking an Operational Analyst to support a joint development program at Camp Smith. The selected candidate will be an experienced operational leader with a strong background in command and control, data links, multidomain operations, and joint fires to support a key joint development program. The selected candidate will have a background in emerging joint force modernization efforts. This role requires a candidate able to translate operational requirements into meaningful technical guidance for engineering and development teams, tests and evaluations, and exercise support.
The ideal candidate brings credible operational experience relative to military operations, joint exercise participation, and a deep understanding of joint C2 systems, data link architectures, and fires processes.
Responsibilities
- Engage the Operational Manager and Operational Users to capture and record operational requirements
- Advise on military operations, operational requirements, capability employment, and advanced warfighting technologies
- Translate the operational requirements into technical requirements to inform the design of mission applications
- Engage with the Mission Capabilities Division and selected vendors to pair technical capabilities to technical requirements
- Identify capability gaps based on current vendor capabilities to inform future solicitation requirements
- Develop a phased implementation plan to deliver operational services based on paired vendor capabilities to operational requirements
- Support vendor design of operational capabilities within the selected vendor capabilities
- Engage DoD stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration and alignment of collective efforts
- Serve as a technical and operational advisor in one or more key warfare areas or domains
- Integrate technical, operational, and programmatic aspects across various elements to achieve program objectives

Required Experience
- 15+ years of experience relevant to military operations
- Operational background in command and control, battle management, or multidomain mission execution
- Participation in or support to large-force or joint exercises
- Ability to translate operational concepts into clear, actionable guidance for technical and engineering teams
- Experience leading and managing teams to solve complex technical, management, and administrative problems
- Position requires willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of operational users' requirements and needs
- Experience with CJADC2, ABMS, or advanced joint C2 and fires-related initiatives
- Strong understanding of C2 systems, data links, interoperability, and joint operational processes
- Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders across operations, engineering, and acquisition communities

Required Education
- Bachelor of Science degree required (related technical discipline preferred)
- Master’s degree preferred

Required Clearance
- TS/SCI

The pay range for this position in is $150,000/year to $190,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.   #LI-KK1