Modern Technology Solutions

Subject Matter Expert Analyst - Army R&D

Modern Technology Solutions$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or advanced engineering degree with 19-21 years relevant experience.
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI access; U.S. citizenship required.
  • Experience in military operations and staff processes from any military service.
  • Proven ability to create impactful executive-level written products and deliver briefings.
  • Strong analytical skills, organization, and judgment in a secure, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively across diverse stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with government senior leaders and stakeholders on mission and technology-related issues.
  • Monitor global events and synthesize findings into concise assessments.
  • Prepare executive briefings, strategic communications, and decision-support products.
  • Manage and respond to higher-headquarters taskers in area of expertise.
  • Participate in technical reviews to maintain situational awareness of organizational tasks.
  • Maintain policies for non-technical information handling and manage protection documentation.
  • Advise on controlled unclassified information handling and related security requirements.

Benefits

  • Collaborative research and development environment.
  • Opportunity to contribute to national security and defense efforts.
  • Support for professional development and ongoing training.
  • Potential for minimal travel to fulfill mission requirements.
  • Access to resources to maintain security and administrative compliance.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a senior Subject Matter Expert-Analyst to support U.S. Army weapons technology development in a secure, collaborative research and development environment. This is position is in Huntsville, Alabama.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will recognize and accomplish essential tasks without supervision. They will analyze global events, adversary developments, Army doctrine, and future operational needs; translate those findings into concise assessments, executive-level briefings, and other decision-quality products; assist with managing and responding to higher-headquarters taskers within their area of expertise; and participate in technical reviews and leadership engagements across government organizations. The role maintains organizational policies for non-technical information handling and research and technology protection, manages related protection-plan documentation, and advises personnel on U.S. Government controlled unclassified information handling. By connecting operational realities with technology-development priorities, the position helps leadership make informed decisions that sustain U.S. military technological advantage and deliver reliable, effective capabilities to Soldiers.

How You Will Contribute to Our National Security and Defense Mission:

MTSI is seeking a Subject Matter Expert-Analyst to support U.S. Army missile science and technology research and development. In this secure, collaborative research and development environment, you will provide decision-quality analysis and communications to senior leaders, connect operational realities to technology-development priorities, and participate in various action-oriented Army and DoW-level processes. Your work will directly support the development of reliable and effective missile capabilities for Soldiers and help sustain the U.S. military technological advantage.

You'll Be a Great Fit for This Role If:
  • You can perceive an essential task and accomplish it without supervision.
  • You have substantial military operations and staff experience and can apply staff processes and perspectives to organizational executive functions for current actions and decisions.
  • You can efficiently produce concise, decision-quality written products and brief senior leaders effectively.
  • You work collaboratively in a team, exercise sound judgment, and coordinate effectively across government, technical, and leadership organizations.
  • You are comfortable working in a secure, mission-focused environment and handling sensitive and classified information responsibly and correctly.
  • You are motivated to understand evolving threats, operational developments, and Army doctrine and translate them into useful insights for technical leaders.
  • You are very proficient with Microsoft Office productivity software, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.


Responsibilities:

Your essential job functions will include, but will not be limited to:
  • Engage government senior leaders, technical personnel, and other stakeholders on issues related to mission, technology, and organizational operations.
  • Monitor global events, adversary developments, and Army doctrine; synthesize your knowledge into concise assessments for organizational leadership.
  • Prepare executive-level briefings, information papers, strategic communications, and other decision-support products.
  • Assist with managing higher-headquarters taskers and respond to those within your area of expertise.
  • Participate in technical and program reviews to maintain situational awareness and identify tasks essential to organizational support.
  • Maintain organizational policies for non-technical information handling and protection of research and technology; manage related protection-plan documentation.
  • Advise organizational leaders and technical staff on controlled unclassified information (CUI) handling, marking, and related information-protection requirements.
  • Maintain required MTSI and customer training, timekeeping, administrative, and security-accountability requirements.
  • Travel in support of mission requirements as needed (very low percentage of time).


Qualifications:

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 21 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree and at least 19 years of relevant experience. For candidates with advanced degrees, one degree must be in an Engineering field.

Required Clearance:

Active DoD Secret security clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI access; U.S. citizenship.

Technical Experience:
  • Experience in operations and staff of any military service.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop executive-level written products and deliver effective briefings to senior leaders; proficiency will be tested.
  • Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and judgment skills in a fast-paced, secure environment.
  • Ability to work independently as an individual contributor while coordinating effectively with government, contractor, technical, and leadership stakeholders.
  • Expertise with Microsoft Office productivity software, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; proficiency will be tested.


Desired Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • U.S. Army experience.
  • Experience in military science and technology efforts.
  • Experience in military acquisition.
  • Experience in high-level military or DoW headquarters.
  • Knowledge of Army Multidomain Operations doctrine.


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About Modern Technology Solutions

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a leading-edge engineering and technology company that provides critical solutions for complex military and commercial programs. MTSI has been providing engineering and technical services to the defense industry since 1993. The company has a strong focus on innovation and is committed to delivering the best solutions to its clients. MTSI has a highly skilled workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical experts who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to its clients. The company has a proven track record of success and has received numerous awards and recognition for its work.
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