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Senior Defense Technologist (Operational Planning, Wargaming & Exercises)
McLean, VA, USPosted 2 months ago
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Job Description
MTSI is seeking a Senior Defense Technologist for Operational Planning, Wargaming, and Exercises, you will play a pivotal role in support for the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) Mission Capabilities (MC) Multi-Domain Joint Operations (MDJO).
You will blend operational expertise with innovative technology approaches to drive the assessment of military effectiveness and engineering viability in critical DoD programs. This role demands a strategist with a deep understanding of research, development, and program transition efforts within DoD initiatives. This position is located in the National Capital Region (NCR).
You’ll be a great fit for this role if:
- You are mission-focused and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- You have a passion for advanced military technologies.
- You understand the urgent need to modernize our defense systems.
- You navigate complex, unique, and/or controversial challenges adeptly to support program execution.
- You are highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent administrative skills.
Responsibilities:
Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:
- Conceiving, planning, and conducting exercises and wargaming.
- Assessing military effectiveness and engineering viability.
- Shepherding collaboration agreements.
- Navigating foreign disclosure processes.
- Generating support documentation (e.g., scenario, background, order of battle).
Qualifications Required:
- 15 years of experience in operational planning, wargaming, and/or exercise planning.
- Demonstrated experience in use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices in technological programs, preferably as has transitioned to operational use.
Education:
- Master's degree required.
- Doctoral degree highly preferred.
Even better if you have these desired skills:
- Experience with program transition efforts
- Joint Staff experience
Clearance Requirements:
- An active Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP/CAP eligibility) is required.
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