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Senior Operations Research Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions

Dayton, OH · Posted August 28, 2026

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Senior Operations Research Analyst - Dayton, OH This Senior Operations Research Analyst with MTSI will support the DAF PAE C3BM Battle Network. This position requires active collaboration across multiple organizations and lines of effort. This position will be located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and MTSI’s Beavercreek, Ohio location. This position is for 100% in-person attendance at Wright-Patterson AFB and/or MTSI’s Beavercreek, OH location, no options for remote work.

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

Lead engagements with government agencies, industry partners, and coalition entities under government program direction

Leverage modeling, simulation, and analysis environments to support decision-making for strategy, operations, and technology development

Conduct research and analysis to identify future weapons concepts, capability gaps, and potential improvements

Assess the acquisition, rapid prototyping, and engineering considerations for electromagnetic battle management systems, including modification of legacy systems

Perform operational analysis, supporting feasibility and applicability studies for military mission areas and DoD acquisition programs

Communicate and interface with intelligence community organizations to identify threats to U.S. multi-domain kill webs

Promote opportunities for applying next-generation technology to expand mission capabilities

Evaluate engineering inputs to capability development strategies and system architectures

Create analytic trade spaces to identify capability gaps and technical solutions, ensuring accuracy regarding Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)

Assist in strategic planning and prioritization of M&S investments, requirements development, and objectives for research activities

Prepare briefings, narratives, and analysis products to support program managers and stakeholders, presenting technical material clearly to senior decision-makers

Qualifications

5+ years of relevant work experience in operations analysis, evaluating complex military scenarios, and supporting cross-functional teams across an enterprise

At least 3 years’ experience working on classified and special access programs

Comprehensive understanding of multi-domain systems, survivability and lethality assessments, weapon systems, and DoD acquisition processes

Familiarity with intelligence assessments and mission design

Familiarity with statistical methods for data analysis, problem identification, and solution development

Strong documentation skills for capability gaps, requirements analysis, and technology development insights

Ability to collaborate with program teams, engineers, scientists, and external organizations

Strong analytical acumen and ability to work independently or within a team

Must have a high level of motivation, be adept at exploring and learning about new technologies, and have a demonstrated record of successfully taking ownership and responsibility for projects

Must have the ability to multi-task, respond to quick turn-around requests, and produce quality products with minimal oversight

Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, can develop clear, concise, and logically written business communications, as well as deliver recommendations

Demonstrated effectiveness working in a complex, service-intensive, deadline-driven environment

Ability to build strong relationships to leverage information and insights across key groups

Strong personal leadership, organizational, relationship-building, and negotiation skills

Education Requirements

Master’s degree in operations research, engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, statistics, or another related field required

Experience may be considered in substitution for education

Desired Requirements

Operational experience with USAF, USSF, USA, USN, or USMC electronic warfare and/or electromagnetic battle management systems

Experience with/or knowledge of technical intelligence, radars, and electronic warfare systems

Experience with technologies related to air/space vehicle systems, systems integration, advanced testing, and innovative solutions development

Familiarity with intelligence community operations and technology planning assessments

Travel · Up to 20% travel is expected for technical exchange meetings and interfaces.

Clearance Requirements · Must possess a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI and SAR eligibility · U.S. Citizenship is required for this position

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