Mid-Level Military Operations Analyst

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

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If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoD). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoD to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter.

We are seeking a Mid-Level Military Operations Analyst to provide Wideband Global Satellite (WGS) subject matter expertise to implement and manage U.S. Bilateral Operational Project Manager responsibilities under the USA-AUS WGS MOU. This includes monitoring Indo-Pacific regional developments, identifying possible impacts to WGS operational security and bandwidth allocation, and ensuring decisions are informed by regional threat awareness. The ideal candidate will have liaison experience with U.S. Military Departments, Joint Staff, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and the Australian Department of Defence. This position requires an individual who can work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success.

• Provide WGS subject matter expertise to implement, manage, and direct U.S. Bilateral Operational Project Manager (OPM) responsibilities for the USA-AUS WGS MOU, supporting operational/technical aspects.
• Maintain direct liaison relationships with U.S. Military Departments, Joint Staff, DISA, Australian DoD, and satellite communications (SATCOM) users to enable OPM responsibilities and associated C2G2 MOU actions.
• Assist the OPM in managing Australian DoD resource in accordance with the USA-AUS WGS MOU.
• Prepare document reviews, technical papers, point papers, EXSUMs, written summations, one-pager briefs, weekly activity reports, and significant activity reports.
• Assist with preparation of billing statements, funding actions, and annual International Partner budget forecasts, using multiple accounting systems.
• Assist in developing reports on test activities, evaluation activities, and site surveys.
• Support management of project resource allocation and sharing provisions (equipment and financial), track and manage MOU project equipment, and provide monthly allocation reports.
• Coordinate training activities, TDY requirements, facility upgrades, security activities, situational awareness tools, certification activities, and testing activities in support of the AUS WGS and C2G2 MOUs.

• Bachelors Degree 
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Active TS/SCI ; #qinetiqclearedjob
• 5+ years of military or DoD SATCOM experience including MILSATCOM support to theater commanders/USSPACECOM operations, and ensuring mission-critical SATCOM delivery to strategic and tactical forces across geographic COCOMs.
• Prior experience supporting international military partnerships and bilateral/multilateral MOUSs focus areas, any WGS, MILSATCOM, or wideband SATCOM systems in military, commercial/civil, or academia.
• Experience supporting U.S.-Australian defense cooperation, international SATCOM resource sharing agreements, DoD joint operations coordination, and working groups/steering committees.
• Joint and coalition operations experience preparing executive-level briefings, technical papers, and policy documentation for senior military leadership, especially international stakeholders.
• Program management experience with international defense program budgeting, resources allocation tracking, SAR/SAA processing, and OPM/APM coordination.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.

• Current experience supporting U.S.-Australian defense cooperation, international SATCOM resource sharing agreements, DoD joint operations coordination, and working groups/steering committees.
• Current experience supporting international military partnerships and bilateral/multilateral MOUSs focus areas, any WGS, MILSATCOM, or wideband SATCOM systems in military, commercial/civil, or academia preferred.

Accessibility/Accommodation:

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QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.