Senior Air Mobility Operations Research Analyst

Position Overview

At Air Force Civilian Service, we don’t just support the mission — we help shape the future of national defense through discovery, innovation, and unwavering dedication.

This is an opportunity to develop the future force structure of the cargo and aerial refueling enterprise with data‑informed analysis. Analysts determine how many Air Force C‑17s, KC‑135s, C‑130s, C‑5s, and KC‑46s are needed to win in future conflicts and what capabilities are required. Join a fast‑paced team to deliver analytics that inform Congress and Air Mobility Command leadership on mobility requirements using advanced modeling and simulation techniques.

This role offers opportunities to learn and apply advanced war fighting models such as AFSIM and STORM.

Place:
Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, Illinois.

Salary Range: $109,137–$167,663 (based on experience).

Moving expenses may be paid. Up to 20 % telework possible. Depending on the position type (competitive/excepted) you will be required to serve a 1‑year probationary period or a 2‑year trial period.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an operations analyst and technical authority who leads air mobility operational capabilities studies across a broad range of functional areas.

• U.S. citizenship required; must be of legal work age.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearance.
• Designated drug‑testing position.
• Bachelor’s degree in operations research or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or related subjects with substantial competence in college‑level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must include calculus.
• Expert knowledge of the Rapid Global Mobility mission area, especially aerial refueling operations, capabilities, and technologies.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of U.S. and foreign air mobility operations, including all AMC and USTRANSCOM missions, policies, organizations, and staffing procedures.
• Skill in modeling and simulation, statistics, stochastics, computer science, mathematics, deterministic modeling, artificial intelligence, AFSIM, STORM, and operations research.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures applicable to security/classification and Privacy Act programs.
• Mastery of a broad range of operations research techniques; ability to apply quantitative techniques and air mobility models focused on aerial refueling capabilities to solve problems or define alternative solutions for senior management.
• Extensive knowledge of current Air Force (or similar agency) modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities, resources, and organizations.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.