operations research analyst

The One 23 Group

<div>Description:
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At The One 23 Group, our mission is to set the benchmark for excellence in government services. We empower our clients in the Department of War, Intelligence Community, and Federal Civilian sectors to excel with our advanced capabilities. Our dedication lies in fostering a people-first culture, underpinned by steadfast ethical principles. Embracing innovative technologies and process improvements, we are steadfast in our journey toward a future that is both bright and transformative.</p><p>
Our expertise spans Enterprise IT, Mission IT and Cyber. With our global footprint, we place a strong emphasis on nurturing our people and culture, which forms the core of our successful strategies in leadership and financial management. We pride ourselves on our extensive experience and effective approach, ensuring that we lead with both innovation and integrity.</p>
Requirements:
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Position:</b></p><p>
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytically driven Operations Research Analyst to join our team in support of our Department of Homeland Security (DHS) customer.</p><p>
This role focuses on applying data analytics, statistical methods, and modeling techniques to support the development and application of simulation models representing real-world operations at U.S. Ports of Entry (POEs). The successful candidate will work with operational data to develop baseline models, conduct scenario analysis, and provide decision support to government stakeholders.</p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Analyze operational datasets to understand system behavior, including arrival patterns, processing times, and throughput</li><li>Develop analytical inputs and assumptions to support simulation models</li><li>Support the development and application of discrete event simulation models</li><li>Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate impacts of changes in staffing, infrastructure, or processes</li><li>Validate model outputs against real-world data and refine assumptions as needed</li><li>Translate operational processes into structured analytical frameworks</li><li>Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders</li><li>Support development of synthetic environments through integration of data, models, and visualization tools</li></ul><p>
***This is a hybrid position. Two (2) to three (3) days in the Herndon office and may be asked to go into the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC one (1) to two (2) times per quarter.</p><p><b>
Essential Skills &amp; Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Proficiency in Python, R, or similar analytical programming languages</li><li>Strong foundation in statistics, data analysis, and quantitative problem solving</li><li>Experience working with structured datasets using tools such as Excel, SQL, or similar platforms</li><li>Experience working with time-based or event-based datasets</li><li>Experience or familiarity with simulation modeling (discrete event, Monte Carlo, or agent-based)</li><li>Exposure to operations research techniques (e.g., queueing theory, system modeling, optimization)</li><li>Experience analyzing transportation, logistics, or service systems</li><li>Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)</li><li>Experience supporting federal clients or working in DHS environments</li><li>Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Active DHS Public Trust BI or higher-level clearance within DHS.</li></ul><p><b>
Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field</li><li>3&ndash;5 years of relevant experience in data analytics, operations research, modeling, or a related discipline</li><li>U.S. citizenship is required</li></ul><p>
Travel within the United States is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. No H1B Visas sponsorship.</p></div>

Operations Research Analyst

Patricio Enterprises

<div><p><b>LOCATION: </b>Pentagon</p>
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STATUS: </b>Open/Actively Interviewing</p>
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TRAVEL: </b>Up to 10%</p>
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CLEARANCE: </b>TS/SCI</p>
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BENEFITS:</b> 401K, Life/Health/ Dental/Disability Insurance, Flexible Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement</p><br>
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DESCRIPTION:
</b></p><p>This position supports the JRO-CBRND of the J8 CJCS in development of military advice through the assessment of capability gaps, needs validation, and integration of joint capability to prevent use or prevail in a CBRN environment. Specifically, the position is designed to perform a broad range of operations research analysis for unique data problems requiring creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies.</p><br>
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Primary duties will include (but not limited to)</b>:</p>
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<li>Performs a broad range of operations research analysis for unique data problems requiring creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies.</li>
<li>Establishes assumptions, measures effectiveness of approaches, and evaluates available alternatives.</li>
<li>Utilizes scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned data projects, studies, or problems.</li>
<li>Evaluates impacts of new technologies on current systems and policies and provides conclusions and recommendations that have a major impact on decisions regarding requirements definition, planning and acquisition of major upgrades, and new system capabilities.</li>
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<p><b>KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:</b></p>
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<li>Knowledge of CBRN Defense and CWMD plans, policies, doctrine, capabilities, organizations, and general efforts within DoD.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS) and Joint Staff Task Management Tool (TMT).</li>
<li>Provide expert judgments concerning the validity of assumptions made and the criteria to evaluate alternatives.</li>
<li>Develop mathematical, statistical, and other automated system models for identification, collection, storage, and analysis of data used to support assigned projects and studies.</li>
<li>Provide analysis reports using statistics, graphs, images, and lists that communicate results to senior leadership.</li></ul><p><b><br>
</b></p><p><b>EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:</b></p>
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<li>A bachelor's degree or master's Degree in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics; AND,</li>
<li>Guiding and overseeing the use of advanced analytical, mathematical, or statistical theories, principles, concepts, methods, and techniques to generate information, recognize patterns, and predict outcomes and their respective probabilities.</li>
<li>5-10 years of relevant technical area experience.</li>
<li>A minimum of three (3) years&rsquo; experience on the Joint Staff, OSD, COCOM or Service staff desired.</li></ul><br>
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EOE. Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.</b><br>
Patricio Enterprises Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p></div>

Operations Research Analyst (8643)

Chick-fil-A Corporate

<div>How We Work At Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A, Inc. ('Chick-fil-A' or 'the Company') Staff members play a vital role in achieving our strategic goals by developing their skills, fostering inclusive teamwork, and embracing innovation. All Staff are expected to contribute to a compelling future by inspiring and motivating those around them. Growth and development are essential at Chick-fil-A. We want Staff to seek new perspectives and adopt new methods to drive continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving business needs. Lastly, we ask Staff to seek wisdom, expect the best, accept responsibility, respond with courage, and think others first.
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Our Flexible Futures Model offers a healthy mix of working in person and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community. Overview:
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The Sr. Operations Research Analyst plays a critical role in research and modeling of restaurant systems and processes. This position leverages advanced analytical techniques, including simulation modeling and statistical analysis, to provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to enhance efficiency, improve design performance, and support key decisions across the business.</p>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Model and simulate complex operational processes, conduct in-depth statistical analysis, optimization methods, and design experiments to inform strategic decisions for restaurant and restaurant system designs.</li><li>
Develop, simulate, and optimize various operational process flows using Discrete Event Simulation (DES) and Agent Based Modeling (ABM) software (such as FlexSim, Demo 3D, or AnyLogic) to predict and improve future performance under diverse conditions.</li><li>
Analyze existing process flows and operational data, execute Design of Experiments (DOE), and accurately translate these insights into simulation models that drive continuous process enhancements.</li><li>
Interpret analytical findings and support Regional Capacity Strategists to help shape restaurant level decisions.</li><li>
Continuously refine and update simulation models to ensure they accurately reflect evolving business needs and operational realities.</li><li>
Identify, clean, and analyze critical business data to extract actionable insights and identify opportunities for optimization.</li><li>
Ensure the accuracy and reliability of data (data fidelity) and develop new data sources when existing data is insufficient to support robust analysis.</li><li>
Translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling data visualizations and presentations for leadership, providing data-driven recommendations.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities):
<ul><li>Experience in advanced modeling, simulation, Java, SQL, and statistical analysis.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities):
<ul><li>Experience modeling restaurant systems and processes.</li></ul>
Required Years of Experience: 4 Preferred Years of Experience: 6 Travel Requirements: 20% Required Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred Level of Education: Master's Degree Major/Concentration: Concentration in Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related technical field Preferred Major/Concentration: Concentration in Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related technical field Relocation Assistance Provided: No</div>

Sr. Operations Research Analyst

Sumaria Systems

<div><p><b>Job Title: </b>Senior Operations Research Analyst</p><p><b>
Job Description:</b></p><p>
This position will support the AFSC Consolidated Sustainment Activity Group Supply resources in the performance of financial, technical, analytical and reporting activities required for Air Force budget and asset management.</p><p>
The individual in this role will provide requirements, identify risks/run reports utilizing Information Systems Management Tool (ISMT) J041/ADIS Acquisition Due in System and J018R/CIDS (Contracting Information Database System. Process new and updated Jira issues in ISMT, create reports and record them in the Tracker.</p><p>
Additionally, this individual will conduct various types of specialized cost, schedule, technical, performance and program data research efforts in support of the AFSC mission. Will conduct analytical investigations, develop analysis methods and techniques. These efforts shall include data collection/normalization and analysis; development of estimating relationships; development of, or calibration of, models, queries, statistical process control tools, supply processes, procedures/operations and cost growth factor analysis of weapons system supply support programs. Will be responsible for the technical and statistical validity of studies, advice AFSC metrics personnel of the results and implications of studies for which responsible particularly in relation to advances in scientific knowledge and techniques in fields applicable to performance measurement of the supply chain program.</p><p><b>
Education:</b> Master's Degree</p><p><b>
Years&rsquo; Experience:</b> 12 Years</p><p><b>
Travel:</b> Yes</p><p><b>
Security Clearance Required: </b>Must have current NAC or capability to be granted one</p><p><b>
Position Type:</b> Full Time</p><p><b>
Work Location: </b>WPAFB</p><p>
Top salaries paid for qualified candidates.</p><p>
Agency submissions are not being accepted at this time.</p><p>
For more information on Sumaria Systems, please visit our website at www.sumaria.com.</p><p>
Sumaria is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.</p><p>
Sumaria is a Full Lifecycle Engineering, Technical Services and Professional Solutions company in support of the Warfighter, supporting modernization, high end services and next generation capabilities in contested domains. Sumaria has been a trusted partner to U. S. Department of Defense for more than 40 years, providing Lifecycle Systems Engineering, Advisory &amp; Analysis/SETA, C5ISR and Enterprise Information Technology solutions. With expertise to lead, insight to deliver and commitment to succeed; we staff each mission with a carefully selected team of seasoned professionals. We're Headquartered in Peabody, MA, and have regional offices across the nation.</p><p>
Sumaria Systems only provides engineering services to the federal government and does not provide professional engineering or surveying services to the public within the meaning of Ohio Revised Code Section 4733.16.</p></div>

Senior Operations Research Analyst

Vintun

<div>Overview:
<div>Vintun LLC is an SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business established under the Native Hawaiian Organization-Owned (NHO) program. As a professional services firm specializing in consulting and advisory services, Vintun is committed to improving operational efficiency and achieving organizational objectives for its clients. We serve as a leading provider for information services and business management solutions to the Federal Government, delivering impactful solutions that yield lasting results. Headquartered in Stafford, Virgina, with a client support office in Hawaii, Vintun offers a highly competitive benefits package that reflects our commitment to attracting and retaining top industry talent.</div><div>
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Vintun is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC). The ideal candidate will possess subject matter expertise in data management and applied mathematics, with demonstrated experience in logistics and program management. Candidate must be comfortable working in a government environment and have prior Department of Defense (DoD) experience.</div><div>
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This position is contingent upon contract award.</div><div>
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This position is located at NAS Patuxent River, MD</div><div>
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Job Tasks:</div><ul><li>Formulate and apply mathematical modeling, simulation, and other optimization methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, and other managerial functions.</li><li>Collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products.</li><li>Develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.</li><li>Direct the collection, integration, and analysis of data from NAVAIR, Navy, Marine Corps, and other DoD sustainment systems (e.g., DECKPLATE, Vector, RAMP, IPSMS, AMSRR)</li><li>Develop and refine predictive and prognostic models for early identification of cost and readiness degraders across fleet aircraft.</li><li>Develop and maintain dashboards to display readiness and sustainment-related cost performance metrics.</li><li>Perform sustainment cost analysis, including Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Business Case Analyses (BCAs), and Total Ownership Cost analyses.</li><li>Analyze supply chain performance metrics and management to assess potential causes and solutions to readiness degraders.</li><li>Review independent investigations of proposed weapons systems changes and assess impacts on readiness, Level of Repair (LOR), and total ownership cost.</li><li>Support the development of conceptual models, CONOPS documents, and system requirements documentation using agile software development methodology.</li><li>Mentor and oversee journeyman and junior analysts and manage assigned staff efforts.</li></ul><br>
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Responsibilities:
<div>Job Requirements:</div><div>
</div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in a technical or business-related field Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science preferred.</li><li>15+ years of experience in operational research, quantitative analysis, or a closely related field.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in mathematical modeling, forecasting, simulation, and statistical methods.</li><li>Extensive experience with DoD/NAVAIR readiness, logistics, and sustainment data systems (e.g., DECKPLATE, Vector, RAMP, IPSMS, AMSRR).</li><li>Experience performing Life Cycle Cost Estimates, BCAs, and Total Ownership Cost analyses.</li><li>Experience developing predictive and prognostics models for early identification of cost and readiness degraders.</li><li>Experience with supply chain performance analysis and management.</li><li>Knowledge of agile software development methodology for developing conceptual models and system requirements documentation.</li><li>Proven ability to work on high-visibility, mission-critical programs.</li><li>Knowledge of data management and visualization products.</li><li>Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Access.</li><li>Experience developing technical documentation and/or business process documentation.</li><li>Ability to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated Tier-3 investigation (Secret clearance).</li><li>Must be a US citizen.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
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Physical Requirements:</div><div>
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Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distance may be required. Possible lifting up to 25lbs.</div><div>
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Due to this being a contract position working for the US government all candidates must be a U.S. citizen and pass a criminal and financial background check as well as a drug test.</div><div></div><div><br>
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Please note: Vintun LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Positions functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.</div><div>
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Vintun LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.</div><div>
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Vintun LLC is a professional services firm that provides consulting and advisory services to clients to improve operational efficiency and to accomplish organizational objectives. Vintun is headquartered in Stafford, VA with client support offices in San Diego and Hawaii. Vintun offers a highly competitive benefits package that reflects our objective of employing top industry performers.</div>
Posted Salary Range: USD $120,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.</div>

Chenega Corporation

<div>Overview:
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C2 ALASKA, LLC</b></p><p>
Dayton, OH</p><p></p><p><br>
THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON BID AWARD</p><p></p><div><br>
The <b>Sr. Operations Research Analyst</b> <b>RQ </b>will provide functional and specialized support to the Branch, Section, and Division Chiefs in execution of AFRL RQ division duties.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and clarify management objectives.</li><li>
Apply information technology in the form of advanced analytics, mathematics, and simulation models to solve business or other applied problems.</li><li>
Define data requirements, evaluate data quality, and analyze project data to determine specifications and/or requirements.</li><li>
Analyze, collaborate, and prepare recommended solutions for resolution of problems.</li><li>
Prepare management reports defining and evaluating issues and risks with recommended solutions.</li><li>
Maintain functional or specialized knowledge and resource sharing within/across functions, technologies, and staff organizations.</li><li>
Standardize work, processes, and best practices within/across divisions.</li><li>
Track, monitor, manage, and control contract cost, schedule, and performance to align with directorate and division mission requirements.</li><li>
Retaine functional expertise.</li><li>
Assist in integration support.</li><li>
Handle all official records IAW AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program</li><li>
Work can be done independently or monitored by senior employees to ensure compliance with proper procedures</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Master of Arts or Master of Science in Cost Estimating or Cost Analysis</li><li>
Minimum twelve (12) years' experience in the respective technical/professional discipline
</li><li>Minimum five (5) years' experience in the DoD OR</li><li>
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Cost Estimating or Cost Analysis</li><li>
Minimum fifteen (15) years&rsquo; experience in the respective technical/professional discipline.</li><li>
Minimum five (5) years' experience in the DoD OR</li><li>
Minimum twenty (20) years' directly related experience in Cost Estimating or Cost Analysis
</li><li>Minimum eight (8) years' experience in the DoD.</li><li>
Possess an Active Secret clearance</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications</b></div><ul><li>
Active TS/SCI clearance</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b></div><ul><li>
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
</li><li>Knowledge and ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline they are performing</li><li>
Possess understanding, communication, coordination, prioritization, file maintenance, database management, and report and presentation development for diverse audiences.</li><li>
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft (MS) Office Applications (Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Skype, Teams, and Word), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, Zoom, and applications for access to the World Wide Web (WWW) including MS Internet Explorer, Edge, Google Chrome, and Firefox.</li><li>
Knowledge and understanding with G-suite and other common, cloud-based services.</li><li>
Ability to use commercial or specialized computer applications</li><li>
Ability to present a clean, neat, and professional appearance within the USG-assigned facilities and in virtual meetings</li><li>
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy and the ability to maintain good working USG relationships.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Physical Demands:</b> (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)</div><ul><li>
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.</li></ul><div></div><p><i><br>
Any estimated salary provided by this job board may not align with Chenega's compensation program. Please apply to connect with a recruiter who can provide more details.</i></p><br>
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Teleworking Permitted?: false</div>

Sr. Operations Research Analyst RQ

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

<div>Overview:
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JIAMDO supports the CJCS, through the Director Joint Staff J-8, in their responsibilities to coordinate development of air and missile defense capabilities. JIAMDO facilitates collaboration between Services, CCMDs, and agencies to identify existing and emerging capabilities and will foster innovation and integration through support to simulations, technology demonstrations, and RDT&amp;E projects.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Critical member of a 3-person contract team that leads and manages the analytical underpinnings for the Joint Regional IAMD capability mix studies</li><li>
Coordinates:<ul><li>
With stakeholders to establish the study objectives, scenario development and measures of effectiveness: Joint Staff, combatant commands, intelligence community, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE)</li><li>
With FFRDCs (Johns Hopkins APL), Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Services, and the Missile Defense Agency to ensure the modeling and simulation accurately portray red and blue capabilities</li><li>
Extensive technical interchanges with the Intelligence Community (IC) to develop and improve upon understanding and simulation representations of adversary air and missile system capabilities.</li></ul></li><li>
Develop adversary threat scenario descriptions and adversary threat fire plans (air-breathers, ballistic, and the emerging/challenging threats) to support the Joint Regional IAMD Capability Mix</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Masters Degree in STEM</li><li>
20+ years of military experience</li><li>
TS/SCI or SAP access Required</li><li>
Air and missile defense specialization</li></ul>
EEO Statement: EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status</div>

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