Force Design Analyst

MANTECH•Quantico, VA

1d•$119,900 - $199,600•Onsite

About The Position

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH! MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented RESEARCH ANALYST (FORCE DESIGN) to join our team in QUANTICO, VA. The research analyst will research, assess and create products related to specific CG MCWL/ Futures Directorate designated topic(s), including rigorously analyzing and synthesizing global patterns and trends relevant to the Marine Corps to outline plausible future security environments. The analysis will examine emerging warfighting challenges to identify risks and opportunities 10 to 30 years in the future.

Requirements

Master’s degree and at least five (5) years of experience in Futures-related work and structured analytic techniques. A total of 10 years of futures-related experience without a master’s degree.
Twenty (20) years of professional military experience to include experience in Joint, Combined and inter-agency operations
Demonstrated professional experience conducting in-depth research, complete and definitive analysis, and thorough review and documentation of analytical findings, courses of action, and conclusions.
Proven capability to think, analyze, and write clearly and concisely.
Must have an active and current TS/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Marine Corps warfighting concepts, current Marine Corps Force Design, and associated Navy, Joint, and Department of Defense (DOD) capabilities development processes.
Demonstrated experience in the areas of combat development or defense acquisition.

Responsibilities

Review documents and conduct research and communicate with external partners at the TS/SCI, SAP, CAP, STO, ACCM levels across all warfighting functional areas with an emphasis on emerging advanced technical and non-material capabilities.
Conduct independent futures research and analysis of national and international forecasts, social, technological, economic, environmental, political, informational, and military topics of potential strategic significance to the Nation, DOD, and the Marine Corps.
Plan, conduct, and/or participate in academic forums such as seminars, conferences, and workshops locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Interact with senior military officers and government civilians and advise government Project Officers on related futures and warfighting research topics.
Provide support to develop information briefings, reports, plans, and recommendations for DOTMLPF changes to combat capabilities and related investments.