Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.Senior Aviation Military Analyst with extensive expertise in Army fixed-wing aviation operations, capability development, and aviation modernization. This position serves as the senior subject matter expert for Army fixed-wing aviation, supporting operational analysis, capability development, requirements generation, and modernization initiatives for Army Aviation programs.
The selected candidate will provide strategic-level analysis and recommendations, lead aviation studies, facilitate Joint Working Groups, develop requirements documentation, and produce executive-level technical products supporting Army and Joint aviation modernization efforts.
Essential Responsibilities
- Serve as the senior subject matter expert on Army fixed-wing aviation operations, doctrine, and tactical employment.
- Conduct operational and capability analyses supporting Army Aviation modernization and future force initiatives.
- Lead and support aviation studies evaluating operational concepts, emerging technologies, and capability gaps.
- Develop white papers, concept papers, operational concepts, requirements documents, operational views, and technical reports supporting government objectives.
- Provide detailed analysis of the tactical employment of Army fixed-wing aircraft and recommend improvements to operational capability.
- Lead and facilitate Joint Working Groups, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and other collaborative planning efforts.
- Develop recommendations supporting Army Aviation capability development and Joint force integration.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and their impact on Army fixed-wing aviation operations.
- Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams conducting aviation studies and requirements development.
- Support Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) activities, including capability documentation and requirements development.
- Review and edit technical products to ensure graduate-level quality and readiness for government delivery.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and technical presentations to senior military and government leadership.
- Independently develop high-quality analytical products with minimal government revisions.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 15 years of Army Aviation flight and combat operations experience.
- Rated Army Aviator with significant Army fixed-wing aviation experience.
- Dual-qualified in Army Aviation and Military Intelligence branches.
- Senior Army Aviator Badge or Master Army Aviator Badge required.
- Completion of senior military staff education equivalent to one or more of the following:
- Command and General Staff College (CGSC)
- Intermediate Level Education (ILE)
- Warrant Officer Senior Staff Course
- Equivalent military or civilian staff development program
- Experience serving as a Standardization Instructor Pilot (SIP) or Instructor Pilot (IP) within Army fixed-wing aviation formations.
- Operational experience in current Army fixed-wing aircraft fielded to Army aviation units.
- Experience serving on tactical operational staffs responsible for planning, training, and mission execution within Army fixed-wing organizations of approximately 59 to 170 personnel.
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting combat or capability development initiatives.
- Experience managing tactical operations within organizations of 400 or more personnel.
- Experience serving as a Maintenance Test Pilot or Maintenance Examiner on Army fixed-wing aircraft.
- Experience planning, coordinating, executing, and facilitating Joint Working Groups.
- Experience leading aviation studies involving capability development and technology evaluation.
- Demonstrated expertise analyzing the tactical employment of Army fixed-wing aircraft.
- Experience leading teams responsible for authoring Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) approved Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documentation.
- Direct participation in the Army Aviation Operations Capability-Based Assessment (CBA).
- Worldwide operational experience supporting Army fixed-wing aviation missions.
- Demonstrated ability to independently produce graduate-level technical products, including:
- White papers
- Concept papers
- Requirements documents
- Operational views
- Technical analyses
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing senior military and government leadership.
Security Requirements
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain JWICS access within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), Army Futures Command, or Army Aviation capability development organizations.
- Experience supporting Army aviation modernization, force design, and future operational concepts.
- Knowledge of Joint force development, requirements generation, and acquisition processes.
- Experience collaborating with Joint, interagency, and Department of Defense stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary analytical teams supporting Army Aviation strategic initiatives.
JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a
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