Senior Analyst, Mission Integration

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Mission Integration serves as the principal conduit between U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the Pentagon (Army JIATF 401), and enabling partners. This role ensures strategic and operational alignment across multiple task forces—including JIATF-401 and REJTF—focused on rapid employment, contingency logistics, and emerging technology integration. In concert with the CENTCOM CTO, this subject matter expert drives cross-sector collaboration, policy harmonization, and capability acceleration to advance CENTCOM’s operational and modernization priorities.

Requirements

Master’s Degree or preferably PhD in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or specific field of expertise.
12+ years of progressive senior leadership experience, with a significant portion within a joint, interagency, or special operations environment.
Active DoW secert clearance
In-depth understanding of CENTCOM’s mission architecture, JTF operations, and rapid capability employment.
Demonstrated success in building and leading coalitions of senior stakeholders from the military, government, and private sector to achieve complex national security objectives.
Expertise in policy interpretation, acquisition strategy, and interagency coordination.
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with a proven track record of briefing and advising senior military and civilian leaders (e.g., General Officer/Flag Officer, Senior Executive Service) in high-stakes environments.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience working with the Defense Enterprise (Office of the Secretary of War and Military Service Chiefs)
Direct experience working with combatant commands, particularly CENTCOM.
Experience with rapid acquisition authorities and non-traditional contracting vehicles.
A background in technology scouting, venture capital, or public-private partnerships.

Responsibilities

Strategic Integration & Coordination Serve as the senior Analyst interface connecting CENTCOM CTO priorities with JIATF 401, REJTF, and Pentagon counterparts.
Lead integrated planning efforts to synchronize DoD, interagency, coalition, and commercial partners in delivering rapid employment capabilities across all task force operational cycles.
Participate in senior-level engagements at CENTCOM, fostering enduring partnerships with U.S. government agencies, allied nations, and industry leaders.
Operational Enablement & Mission Synchronization Translate CENTCOM and joint task force operational requirements into executable cross-sector initiatives.
Identify and close capability gaps through accelerated sourcing, prototyping, and fielding of emerging technologies.
Policy Engagement & Risk Governance Interpret and apply DoD, CENTCOM, and interagency policies to enable lawful, effective cooperation with external partners.
Advise CENTCOM CTO and task force leadership on authorities, acquisition frameworks, and funding pathways that can expedite mission outcomes.
Develop governance frameworks and mitigation strategies to balance operational speed with statutory compliance.
Strategic Communications & Situational Awareness Lead preparation of high-impact executive communications, decision briefs, and interagency coordination products.
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, defense innovation initiatives, and dual-use industry capabilities relevant to CENTCOM’s mission.
Ensure cohesive messaging and deliberate stakeholder alignment across operational and industry engagements.
Innovation & Capability Acceleration Drive the full lifecycle of technology adoption by working with the team who scouts, evaluates, and advocates for transformative technologies and supporting rapid experimentation and fielding.
Support rapid experimentation and adoption processes that enhance force readiness, resilience, and responsiveness.
Build enduring public-private partnerships that directly contribute to CENTCOM’s modernization and mission success.