Futurist Research Analyst

MANTECH•Quantico, VA

5d•$97,100 - $161,900•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Futurist Research Analyst to join its team in Quantico, Virginia. The analyst researches, assesses, and creates products on topics designated by the CG MCWL/Futures Directorate. The work rigorously analyzes and synthesizes global patterns and trends relevant to the Marine Corps to outline plausible future security environments and examine emerging warfighting challenges, identifying risks and opportunities 10 to 30 years into the future. The position involves research and communication with external partners at TS/SCI, SAP, CAP, STO, and ACCM levels across warfighting functional areas, with an emphasis on emerging advanced technical and non-material capabilities. The analyst conducts independent futures research, participates in academic forums, interacts with senior military officers and government civilians, advises government Project Officers, and supports the development of briefings, reports, plans, and recommendations for DOTMLPF changes and related investments. The position is onsite in Quantico, Virginia, and requires an active, current TS/SCI clearance. The projected compensation range is $97,100 to $161,900. MANTECH lists benefits that may be available depending on position, including health and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, retirement and savings, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, and optional benefit elections.

Requirements

Master’s degree and at least five years of experience in futures-related work and structured analytic techniques; alternatively, 10 years of futures-related experience without a master’s degree.
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 ability to think, analyze, and write clearly and concisely.
Active and current TS/SCI clearance.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications may apply if they demonstrate why their futures-related experience should be considered for a waiver.

Nice To Haves

Certified completion of futures-related training or skills-development programs from recognized futures-related training programs or internships.
Professional military or civilian experience in Joint, Combined, and inter-agency operations.
Knowledge of Marine Corps warfighting concepts, current Marine Corps Force Design, and associated Navy, Joint, and DOD capabilities development processes.
Demonstrated experience in combat development or defense acquisition.

Responsibilities

Review documents, conduct research, and communicate with external partners at TS/SCI, SAP, CAP, STO, and ACCM levels across warfighting functional areas, emphasizing emerging advanced technical and non-material capabilities.
Conduct independent futures research and analysis of national and international forecasts and social, technological, economic, environmental, political, informational, and military topics of potential strategic significance to the Nation, DOD, and Marine Corps.
Plan, conduct, and/or participate in academic forums, including 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.
Support the development of information briefings, reports, plans, and recommendations for DOTMLPF changes to combat capabilities and related investments.
Research, assess, and create products on CG MCWL/Futures Directorate-designated topics, analyzing global patterns and trends to outline plausible future security environments and identify risks and opportunities 10 to 30 years in the future.