PeopleTec

Operations Analyst

PeopleTec$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant experience; 15 years preferred.
  • Deep understanding of U.S. Army operations and COCOM structures.
  • Proven expertise in strategic communications for senior military leadership.
  • Strong analytical skills for translating operational needs into acquisition strategies.
  • Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills to foster consensus across military units.
  • Independent working capability with effective time management in high-pressure settings.
  • Prior military experience at the Division, Corps, ASCC, or COCOM level.
  • Familiarity with JCIDS and Army force structure planning.
  • Knowledge of UAS or Launched Effects capabilities and acquisition lifecycle.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance (Top Secret/SCI preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Serve as key operational link between the LE Product Office and Combatant Commands.
  • Analyze operational data and assessments to shape LE system design and priorities.
  • Create strategic messaging and briefings for senior military leaders.
  • Collaborate on developing CONOPS and refine TTPs for surveillance UAS.
  • Translate theater commanders' needs into actionable requirements for acquisition teams.
  • Lead operational working groups and synchronization meetings with stakeholders.
  • Inject LE capabilities into theater exercises for validation and feedback.

Benefits

  • Engaging work that directly impacts the Army and warfighters.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with senior military leaders and COCOMs.
  • Role in a dynamic team focused on rapid innovation and capability delivery.
  • Professional growth and development within a strategic advisory position.
  • Participation in high-level military operations and exercises.
Full Job Description
Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking an Operations Analyst to support our Huntsvile, AL location.

 

The Army Launched Effects (LE) Product Office develops and fields cutting-edge Launched Effects systems to enhance lethality, survivability, and situational awareness for Soldiers. We are a dynamic team dedicated to rapid innovation and delivering transformative capabilities to the warfighter. We are seeking a highly skilled Operations Analyst to join our team and serve as the critical nexus between the LE Product Office, Combatant Commands (COCOMs), and Army Senior Leaders. In this role, you will leverage your operational expertise to ensure our development efforts are perfectly aligned with strategic theater requirements and senior leadership intent.

 

The Operations Analyst will be a key strategic advisor within the LE Product Office, providing operational context and programmatic leadership in Defense Acquisition and capability fielding. This position is responsible for analyzing theater-specific capability gaps, synchronizing LE and One Way Attack (OWA) development with COCOM operational plans, and developing strategic messaging for Army headquarters. The role requires a profound understanding of Army operations, Joint Staff processes, and strategic-level communication. You will collaborate closely with Combatant Command staffs, Army Service Component Commands (ASCCs), engineering teams, and program managers to ensure the successful integration of LE systems into future force structures and war plans.

 

Duties:

  • Strategic Coordination: Serve as the primary operational liaison between the LE Product Office, Combatant Commands (COCOMs), and Army Senior Leaders (ASLs), ensuring alignment of program execution with theater requirements.
  • Operational Analysis: Analyze operational data, war-game results, capability gaps, and threat assessments from COCOMs to inform LE system design, payload configurations, and fielding priorities.
  • Executive Briefings: Develop high-level strategic messaging, information papers, and decision briefings for General Officers/Flag Officers (GO/FO) and Senior Executive Service (SES) members.
  • CONOPS Development: Collaborate with warfighters, Centers of Excellence, and engineering teams to develop and refine Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for One-Way Attack and surveillance UAS.
  • Requirements Synchronization: Translate complex operational needs from theater commanders into actionable programmatic and technical requirements for the LE acquisition team.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Organize and lead operational working groups, table-top exercises (TTXs), and synchronization matrix meetings with external stakeholders and joint partners.
  • Exercise Integration: Coordinate with COCOMs to inject LE capabilities into major theater exercises and demonstrations to validate operational utility and gather warfighter feedback.
Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

  • 7+ years of experience required; 15 years desired
  • Extensive knowledge of U.S. Army operations, Combatant Command (COCOM) structures, and Joint Staff planning processes.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering strategic communications, written reports, and formal briefings to senior military leadership (GO/FO/SES level).
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate tactical and operational requirements into acquisition strategies.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build consensus across disparate military organizations and headquarters.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize high-impact tasks, and manage time effectively in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
  • Prior military experience as a Field Grade Officer, Senior NCO, or civilian equivalent with staff experience at the Division, Corps, ASCC, or COCOM level (e.g., G-3, G-5, G-8, or J-staff).
  • Familiarity with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and Army force structure planning.
  • Experience with or deep understanding of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), Loitering Munitions, or Launched Effects capabilities.
  • Familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle and rapid capability fielding initiatives.
  • Proficiency in operational planning tools and project management frameworks.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • An active Secret Security Clearance (Top Secret/SCI highly preferred).

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Strategic Studies, International Relations, Defense Analysis, or a related field.
Overview

About PeopleTec

PeopleTec, Inc. is a defense contractor that provides engineering and technical services to the United States Department of Defense and other government agencies. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. PeopleTec specializes in systems engineering, cybersecurity, and software development. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the 2019 North Alabama Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics and the 2018 Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award. PeopleTec has a strong commitment to giving back to the community and supports a variety of charitable organizations.
Learn more about PeopleTec
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$100 million

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