Senior Defense Technologist (Operational Planning, Wargaming & E

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.

The pay range for this position is $185,000/year to $230,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.

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