What you'll do- Provides analytic support and assists in developing decision support products.
- Assists the analysis, assessment, and development of future Special Operations Forces (SOF) force structure and capabilities.
- Contributes to the development of new special operations operating concepts, concepts of operation (CONOPS), force design concepts, concept required capabilities, and capability gap assessments.
- Translates strategic guidance from the National Defense Strategy and other key documents into concrete force design concepts and resource-informed operational plans.
- Develops and evaluates alternative force design options using analytical models and data-driven assessments to determine optimal configurations.
- Provides inputs to modeling and simulation analyses to assess the effectiveness of different force structures and concepts of operation.
- Analyzes existing and proposed force structures to identify strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in capability.
- Supports operational analyses to determine how forces should be organized, equipped, and employed to achieve strategic objectives.
- Prepares and presents detailed reports, briefings, and recommendations to senior leaders on force structure, risk, and capability trade-offs.
- Facilitates wargames, workshops, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to explore and validate emerging force design concepts.
- Researches and evaluates emerging technologies (e.g., AI, robotics, hypersonics, cyber warfare) and their potential impact on force design.
- Drafts requirements documents and proposals to support the programming and acquisition of new SOF capabilities.
- Maintains a thorough understanding of current and future threats, geopolitical trends, and military doctrine.
Qualifications- Clearance: Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Education: Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., National Security Studies, Military Science, Business Administration). A Bachelor's degree with 15 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in force development, force design, or strategic/operational planning within the Department of War (DOW).
- DoD Process Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in the Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS), defense acquisition and resourcing processes, and the development of formal military requirements documents.
- SOF Acumen: Deep understanding of SOF culture, capabilities, and operational employment.
- Strategic Analysis: Proven ability to analyze complex strategic problems, synthesize information from multiple sources, and develop innovative, data-driven recommendations.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing General/Flag Officers or senior civilian equivalents.
- Project Leadership: Experience leading and facilitating multi-stakeholder working groups and integrated product teams (IPTs).
- Quantitative Analysis: Proficiency with data analysis or modeling tools to support force structure and capability trade-off decisions.
The pay range for this position is between $145,000 and $175,000 per year. This position is benefits-eligible. Our suite of benefits includes Health, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ match, Gym Membership discounts, Volunteer Paid Time Off, and a generous PTO package. We'd love to tell you more! Apply today!
