Military Strategist & Requirements Analyst SME

Location:

Andrews Air Force Base, MD (Onsite (Space-Dependent)/Telework Eligible)

TS/SCI Eligible

MA/MS in Business Administration (MBA), Strategic Studies, International Policy, or related field (or BA/BS in a related field, plus 4 additional years of experience)

$175 - 185k

The successful candidate is expected to accomplish the following outcomes during the first year in the position:

• Formally track all tasks, to include: assigned by, suspense, status, and comments on all assigned tasks through completion and be prepared to brief upon request.
• Develop digital continuity folders and files that include standard operating procedures, workflows and POC lists to accomplish all tasks.
• Create 2-3 products beyond the client’s requirements that positively impact the client to either increase efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation.
• Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days.

• Use government provided Generative AI tools on a day-to-day basis to accelerate tasks, research, documentation, analysis, planning, reporting, and problem solving.

The Military Strategies & Requirements Analyst SME supports the Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Competition (SAF/OC), Office of Commercial and Economic Analysis (OCEA)’s Strategic Initiatives Division. This role requires advanced proficiency in multiple skill areas, including: military studies, strategic planning, risk management, joint operations, requirements generation, commercial market research, writing, and portfolio management. The position serves as the military strategy focal point for China-focused analytical teams, integrating operational military planning with commercial sector analysis and strategic competition dynamics.

The most common duties of the Military Strategies & Requirements Analyst entail conducting a substantial amount of capability analysis, commercial technology surveys, military requirements assessment, market research and historical industry research, with the observation of implications and trends. Through gaining a clear window of insight into national security and the availability of commercial technological solutions, the analyst conducts examinations and makes connections with well-founded confidence.

In addition to conducting substantial market intelligence, the Military Strategies & Requirements Analyst also conducts comparative research on distinct industries to gain perspective to develop near and long-term market insights that may serve military requirements or needed national security capabilities. He or she will apply a deep understanding of joint operations, force design, and requirements generation to inform long-term strategic direction.

Per PWS section 1.3.10.11, Consulting Support, specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide Research Analysis, Market Analysis, and Portfolio Analysis with focus on military applications and strategic competition implications.
• Conduct assessments and formulation of strategies, comparisons of different industries, trends, and assessment of risks in relation to national security and military capabilities.
• Advise on strategy formulation and future force structure planning with consideration of China and/or near peer competitor military modernization and strategic competition dynamics.
• Apply deep understanding of joint operations, force design, and requirements generation to inform strategic direction.
• Help develop and scope the government team’s requirements and communicate these to multiple vendors and assess commercial capabilities for military applications.
• Develop a strategic engagement hypothesis, and community of interest, for Air Force stakeholders to promote, project, or…