Mission Analyst (Operations Research / M&S) – Recon Works

NODA AI•Washington, DC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Mission Analyst for NODA Recon Works, you will provide quantitative rigor to the analysis of problems, opportunities, and solutions. You will use objective evidence and analysis to understand mission problems and identify ways to begin solving them. Recon Works is a small, multidisciplinary team that scouts, analyzes, prototypes, and delivers technologies for integration into NODA products or development into new products. The work involves imagining future autonomous warfare capabilities and operating in a fast-paced environment with uncertain requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
At least 3 years of quantitative analysis experience in a complex technical field.
Strong background in modeling and simulation or optimization.
Demonstrated experience with structured, repeatable problem-solving.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Experience with design of experiments, simulation methods, statistical analysis, and sensitivity analyses.
Experience defining measures of effectiveness and performance (MOEs/MOPs) that connect technology parameters to mission outcomes.
Familiarity with model verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) techniques.
Proficiency in Python or a comparable language for model development and data analysis.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in a STEM field.
Experience with common modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, AFSIM, or STK.
Portfolio and business case analysis skills.
Existing TS/SCI clearance.
Experience implementing MBSE using SysML.

Responsibilities

Provide quantitative analysis across Recon Works operations, including problem modeling, IRAD decisions, and prototyping success metrics.
Support buy, build, and partner assessments of technology through detailed analysis.
Conduct trade-space analysis to identify technologies that best fit missions or CONOPS of interest.
Analyze and report on technical values or performance parameters of integrated products.
Develop and execute models and simulations representing emerging technologies, CONOPS, and mission scenarios.
Support mission engineering by applying products to customer use cases.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Equity grants for new hires.
Unlimited PTO.
11 paid holidays and an additional company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November and December.
Generous parental leave.
Military leave for annual training or service requirements.
FSA, DCFSA, and HSA.
Professional development opportunities.
Access to One Medical.
Free 24/7 mental health resources, including therapy, and work-life services such as legal and financial support.
Opportunities for career growth.