Operational & Mission Engineering Analyst

University of Dayton•Dayton, OH

About The Position

Help shape mission outcomes through operational analysis, modeling, simulation, and wargaming. UDRI invites qualified applicants to apply for our Operational & Mission Engineering Analyst opening! The Operational & Mission Engineering Analyst supports mission focused operational analysis, scenario development, modeling & simulation (M&S) activities, sustainment/logistics considerations, and wargaming workflows. The analyst prepares scenario inputs, performs structured analysis, coordinates with technical contributors, and delivers clear mission insights to government customers. Candidates may come from operations research, modeling & simulation, systems engineering, operations/intelligence analysis, wargaming, or related analytical fields. Individuals without prior simulation experience but with strong analytical or operational backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The role emphasizes teamwork, analytical rigor, and effective customer and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations research, applied mathematics, analytics, physics, computer/data science, systems engineering, operations/intel analysis, or related field.
5+ years of relevant experience.
Experience in analytical, operational, or M&S environments.
Ability to communicate professionally with stakeholders or cross functional teams.
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Active Secret clearance.
8+ years of directly related experience (for R3).
Proven ability to interface directly with government customers or senior stakeholders (for R3).
Experience providing technical direction or guiding small teams (for R3).
Ability to independently solve complex analytical or operational problems (for R3).
Strong communication skills, including delivery of mission focused insights to external audiences (for R3).
Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility (for R3).

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting mission engineering, operational analysis, or wargaming.
Familiarity with mission flows, objectives, measures, or mission threads.
Exposure to M&S environments such as AFSIM, Command PE, STK, MATLAB, Python, or similar tools.
Experience preparing scenario or input materials for modeling/simulation or wargaming workflows.
Experience applying OR/statistical or structured analytical methods.
Experience developing reproducible analytical workflows or reporting pipelines.
Comfort using Python, R, MATLAB, or similar analytical tools.
Proven ability to build trusted relationships with government customers or operational stakeholders.
Experience preparing or delivering structured technical briefings.
Ability to synthesize and communicate complex analytical inputs clearly.
Experience guiding technical contributors or aligning small teams (R3 emphasis).
Experience representing an organization in technical exchanges or sponsor engagements (R3 emphasis).