Job Description

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

JANUS Research Group is seeking a Senior Aviation Military Analyst with extensive expertise in Army reconnaissance and attack aviation operations, capability development, and combat modernization. This position serves as the senior subject matter expert supporting Army Aviation operational analysis, capability development, requirements generation, and future force initiatives related to reconnaissance and attack aircraft.

The selected candidate will provide strategic-level analysis, conduct aviation studies, support capability development, facilitate Joint Working Groups, and develop technical products that inform Army Aviation modernization and operational decision-making.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior subject matter expert for Army reconnaissance and attack aviation operations and doctrine.
• Conduct operational and capability analyses supporting Army Aviation modernization and future force initiatives.
• Analyze the tactical employment of reconnaissance and attack aircraft to identify operational capability gaps and recommend solutions.
• Develop white papers, concept papers, operational concepts, requirements documents, operational views, and technical reports supporting government objectives.
• Lead and support aviation studies, operational assessments, and capability development initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Joint Working Groups, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and other collaborative forums.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to improve Army reconnaissance and attack aviation capabilities.
• Support Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) activities, including capability requirements development and documentation.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams conducting aviation studies, operational assessments, and technology evaluations.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and recommendations to senior military and government leadership.
• Review and edit technical products to ensure graduate-level quality prior to government delivery.
• Independently produce high-quality analytical products requiring minimal government revisions.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of Army Aviation flight/combat operations experience
• Rated Army Aviator with extensive experience in Army reconnaissance and/or attack aviation.
• Senior Army Aviator Badge or Master Army Aviator Badge required.
• Completion of military or civilian professional military 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
• Demonstrated expertise analyzing the tactical operational employment of Army reconnaissance and attack aviation capabilities.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting capability management, combat developments, or force modernization initiatives.
• Experience planning, coordinating, executing, and facilitating Joint Working Groups.
• Experience leading aviation studies, operational assessments, or operational test events involving capability development and technology evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop graduate-level technical products, including:
  • White papers
  • Concept papers
  • Requirements documents
  • Operational views
  • Technical analyses
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing senior military and government leadership.
• Ability to review and edit technical products to ensure high-quality deliverables requiring only minor government revisions.
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs (SAP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a Standardization Instructor Pilot (SIP) in Army reconnaissance or attack aircraft employed by tactical Army Aviation organizations since 2010.
• Experience planning attack, reconnaissance, and assault missions within Army tactical aviation organizations comparable to:
  • 24 AH-64 Apache helicopters, or
  • 30 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
• Prior tactical operational management experience leading organizations of 400 or more personnel
• Experience serving as the primary author of a Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) approved Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) document.
• Direct participation in an Army Aviation Capability-Based Assessment (CBA) supporting reconnaissance or attack aircraft.
• Experience supporting Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), Army Futures Command, or Army Aviation capability development organizations.
• Knowledge of Joint force development, operational requirements generation, and Army Aviation modernization 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 Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Judy Pagac, Chief Human Resources Officer at judy.pagac@janusresearch.us or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

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