Operations Analyst

Systems Technology & Research • Redstone Arsenal, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Systems Technology & Research, Inc. (STaR) is seeking an Operations Analyst in the Huntsville, AL area to support the Army's Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Project Office located at Redstone Arsenal, AL. to serve as the critical nexus between the Launched Effects (LE) Product Office, Combatant Commands (COCOMs), and Army Senior Leaders. In this role, the candidate will leverage operational expertise to ensure our development efforts are perfectly aligned with strategic theater requirements and senior leadership intent. This opportunity is an in-person/on-site position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 15 years' experience in Operations Research, Strategic Studies, International Relations, Defense Analysis, or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. Army operations, Combatant Command (COCOM) structures, and Joint Staff planning processes.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering strategic communications, written reports, and formal briefings to senior military leadership (GO/FO/SES level).
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate tactical and operational requirements into acquisition strategies.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build consensus across disparate military organizations and headquarters.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize high-impact tasks, and manage time effectively in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Prior military experience as a Field Grade Officer, Senior NCO, or civilian equivalent with staff experience at the Division, Corps, ASCC, or COCOM level (e.g., G-3, G-5, G-8, or J-staff).
• Familiarity with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and Army force structure planning.
• Experience with or deep understanding of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), Loitering Munitions, or Launched Effects capabilities.
• Familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle and rapid capability fielding initiatives.
• Proficiency in operational planning tools and project management frameworks.
• Strong project management skills, emotional intelligence, and integrity are essential for this position.
• Must be comfortable working in a high energy, collaborative, fast paced, professional environment.
• Team-oriented, possess the ability to work with other professionals collaboratively, possess agility and the desire to adapt to constantly changing demands and new tools/technologies.
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), SharePoint and intranet/internet proficiency.
• Possess an active DoW SECRET security clearance or the ability to obtain.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), Loitering Munitions, or Launched Effects capabilities.
• Familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle and rapid capability fielding initiatives.
• Proficiency in operational planning tools and project management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational liaison between the LE Product Office, Combatant Commands (COCOMs), and Army Senior Leaders (ASLs), ensuring alignment of program execution with theater requirements.
• Analyze operational data, war-game results, capability gaps, and threat assessments from COCOMs to inform LE system design, payload configurations, and fielding priorities.
• Develop high-level strategic messaging, information papers, and decision briefings for General Officers/Flag Officers (GO/FO) and Senior Executive Service (SES) members.
• Collaborate with warfighters, Centers of Excellence, and engineering teams to develop and refine Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for One-Way Attack and surveillance UAS.
• Translate complex operational needs from theater commanders into actionable programmatic and technical requirements for the LE acquisition team.
• Organize and lead operational working groups, table-top exercises (TTXs), and synchronization matrix meetings with external stakeholders and joint partners.
• Coordinate with COCOMs to inject LE capabilities into major theater exercises and demonstrations to validate operational utility and gather warfighter feedback.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer
• does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability
• reasonable accommodations to ensure all qualified applicants have the ability to be considered for employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior