Operations Research and Data Analyst

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Intelligence Analyst to join our Defensive Threat Systems Modeling and Simulation (M&S) team! In this role you will get to be an integral part of a team performing modeling and simulation of defensive weapon systems of peer/near-peer adversaries. The principal focus will be on surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems comprising RF sensors; target acquisition and tracking; 6-DOF missile flyout, command, and seeker endgame; network-centric warfare techniques; command-and-control (C2/C4); and advanced RF techniques.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform research and data analysis of foreign weapon systems, policies, doctrine, employment, etc. for the purpose of developing plausible scenarios for modeling and simulation analysis

• Examine available intelligence information for contradictory and/or complimentary technical details on model performance and compare to standard intelligence reporting

• Document discrepancies for the purpose of detailing the necessary changes to the IC modeling community and assist in the implementation of updates to models and scenarios

• Produce program tailored intelligence products based on key stakeholder and Senior Program Manager Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) and Key Intelligence Questions (KIQs)

• Develop and document plausible threat laydown scenarios and build baseline files within applicable model and simulation frameworks; work with applicable military organizations and IC agencies to validate targets and threat laydowns

• Perform all-source analysis of foreign weapon systems and military capabilities to include, when possible, the exploitation of foreign material by working with multiple stakeholders in the intelligence community and DoD to plan, execute, and document studies

• Analyze simulation results to determine capabilities and limitations of threat performance

• Document and/or brief complex study results to a wide range of clients

• Develop expertise integrating aggregate model and simulation architectures

Required Clearance:

• Candidate must possess an ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required; Master’s degree desired

• 5+ years of related professional experience (12+ years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of degree) working on defense-related analysis or application of computer simulations to analytical problems

• Ability to work independently or in teams, as requirements dictate

• Attend meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts

• Ability to think creatively, apply innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies to solve unique problems

• Utilizes scientific inquiry in the development of mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and analyze collected data

• Knowledge of a broad range of weapons systems operations research analysis techniques and possession of analytical abilities

• Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to answer key stakeholder request for information or define and clarify alternative solutions

• Skill to negotiate and/or defend findings and program support concepts

• Ability to lead study teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established time constraints

• Ability to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and design, build, and use model and simulation techniques

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Military experience with operational planning

• Experience with intelligence analysis or weapons analysis

• Experience working in a Combined Air Operations Center

• Knowledge on joint air operations to include command and control, communications, and datalinks