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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Operations Research Analyst/Interoperability SME in Hampton, VA.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work:  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.  
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first.  We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers.  It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.  
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: 
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success:  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

MTSI is seeking an Ops Research Analyst/Interoperability SME with a TS/SCI clearance to provide support to a Government Office at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The subject matter expert’s primary focus will be to provide advice and assistance to leadership in the areas of mission systems, communications systems and interoperability across the DoD and other government agencies. Use experience, technical education, resources, and creativity to analyze a broad spectrum of technologies for military applications that further the Government’s acquisition strategy goals and objectives managed by AFLCMC.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Assist with requirements for the development of interoperable, affordable, responsive, and sustainable communications systems which integrate with joint, interagency and service mission partners.
• Apply knowledge of cyber, cryptography and security principles to diagnose vulnerabilities, set priorities to protect mission systems and establish secure communications.
• Provide analytical expertise to the Government Office for “kill chain” analysis, concept and requirements generation to ensure communication systems will be interoperable and meet platform mission needs.
• Employ operational communication system expertise to assist operational users and provide constant liaison between operational users and product centers/program offices.
• Operate in multidisciplinary teams of industry, government and military personnel consisting of engineers, analysts, scientists, pilots and other aircrew.
• Regularly interface with Air Force Major Commands, other DoD Services and Government organizations, Federally Funded Research & Development Centers and Industry when performing duties.

• 10 years of data links and communications engineering experience, 5 years of which must be in the DoD related to technical theory of tactical data-links, airborne communication and computing architectures, and information exchange requirements.
• Expertise in the following: DoD aerial data links, DoD aerial data link message standards, aerial networks, over-the-air communications architectures, RF communications and systems.
• Knowledge and experience in the integration, testing, and deployment of Air Force systems and their associated data links, to include definition of data link interoperability, interfaces, and verification and test assessment requirements.
• Ability to participate on an agile software development team designing and building advanced, state-of-the-art, aircraft mission and communications systems.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal
• Good analytical and planning skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance. Duties will require unescorted entry and work within classified SAP and SCI facilities.
• Must have 36 months or more of experience in a SAP environment within the last 6 years

Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position, due to contract requirements.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Travel: Position requires up to 15% travel to CONUS areas

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