Operations Analyst (Aviation Product Office)

• →Act as the primary operational liaison between the LE Product Office, COCOMs, and Army Senior Leaders, ensuring program execution aligns with theater-level priorities.
• →Assess operational data, war-game outputs, capability gaps, and threat analyses to inform system design, payload decisions, and fielding strategies.
• →Prepare strategic messaging, information papers, and decision briefings for GO/FO and SES audiences.
• →Partner with warfighters, Centers of Excellence, and engineering teams to shape and refine CONOPS and TTPs for One-Way Attack and surveillance UAS.
• →Convert complex operational needs from theater commanders into actionable programmatic and technical requirements for the LE acquisition team.
• →Lead operational working groups, table-top exercises (TTXs), and synchronization meetings with external stakeholders and joint partners.
• →Coordinate with COCOMs to integrate LE capabilities into major exercises and demonstrations to validate operational utility and gather warfighter feedback.

Requirements

• →U.S. citizenship and a Secret security clearance.
• →Experience in Operations Research, Strategic Studies, International Relations, Defense Analysis, or a related field.
• →Demonstrated project leadership experience with the ability to guide and coordinate complex efforts.
• →A team-oriented mindset with proven success partnering across diverse professional groups, and the agility to adapt to evolving priorities, tools, and technologies.
• →Extensive knowledge of U.S. Army operations, 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).
• →Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate tactical and operational requirements into acquisition strategies.

Preferred Experience

• →Active Top Secret/SCI clearance highly preferred.
• →Prior military experience as a Field Grade Officer, Senior NCO, or civilian equivalent with staff experience at Division, Corps, ASCC, or COCOM level (e.g., G-3, G-5, G-8, 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.
• →Knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle and rapid capability fielding initiatives.
• →Proficiency with operational planning tools and project management frameworks.

Level 2 Qualifications

• →Fourteen (14) years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or
• →Twelve (12) years of experience with a Master's degree

Level 3 Qualifications

• →Seventeen (17) years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or
• →Fifteen (15) years of experience with a Master's degree

Pay Information
The final salary may be influenced by various factors, such as location, labor categories, experience, education, and/or certifications. CTC also provides a variety of benefits as well as opportunities for continuous education and development. 
The estimated salary range for this position is $115,000 - $145,000.

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CTC Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, Health/Dental/Vision, 401k, PTO and holiday pay, disability and life insurance.

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