Aviation Analyst

As an Aviation Analyst, you will provide analytic support as part of a diverse team of experts performing a spectrum of military and intelligence analysis across a variety of different projects. The analysis work performed will primarily be focused on air and air defense systems and the creation of products used to communicate the information to a wide variety of customers.

Your initial responsibilities will depend on existing proficiencies, with substantial opportunity to expand your skills and expertise across the breadth of the team's responsibilities. This position will be located at a government facility in Northern, VA.

• You will perform operational analysis and integrate ELINT with other sources of intelligence to generate a comprehensive understanding of the threat picture.
• Collect, analyze, and exploit data from various sources to evaluate a country's integrated air defense systems (IADS).
• Provide expertise on current and future foreign capabilities in the air / air-defense domains.
• Author comprehensive threat assessments detailing the results of the above analysis.

• 4+ years of experience working within the U.S. Intelligence Community/DoD.
• Current Top Secret/SCI clearance with a current full scope polygraph
• Knowledge of the IADS kill chain.
• Bachelors degree. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to adapt to a dynamic work environment that is responsive to world events.
• Must understand the customer's areas of interest and develop analytic products and research lines in anticipation of the customer's future needs.

• 10+ years of experience working within the U.S. Intelligence Community/DoD.
• Experience with ELINT collection and analysis at the operational or technical level.
• An understanding of radars and their use in airspace monitoring/weapon control.
• Experience with analysis tools such as MIST/THRESHER, or equivalents.
• Experience with modeling and simulation software and analysis of military systems.
• Knowledge of aircraft, air operations, and air defense systems.
• Exceptional analytic tradecraft, professional writing, proofreading, briefing, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills/tools, and a willingness to expand areas of knowledge as required.

• Bachelor's degree 'desired' (Technical) preferred, or equivalent life experience.

• Top Secret/SCI with a Full-Scope Polygraph
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• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

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.

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.

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
• 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 educational reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

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.

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MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.