Air Defense Analyst (Secret)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Air Defense Analyst to support the Army Futures Command, Futures and Concepts Center (FCC) in assessing threats and future operational environments, developing future concepts, requirements, and an integrated modernization pathway to increase lethality with a focus on fire support gap analysis. The Air Defense Analyst will support AFC customers in a program acquisition support capacity to pipeline capabilities focused on providing air defense artillery support.

Location: Fort Eustis, Virginia (On-site)

Job Type: Full-time

Clearance Requirement: Secret (Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.)

Responsibilities:

• Support the Futures and Concepts Center (FCC) with gap analysis for Army air defense artillery.
• Evaluate fire support capability data and its implications for assigned programs.
• Determine how programs apply to future missions (e.g., field artillery, air defense, intelligence).
• Integrate information into Army and Joint Service objectives.
• Identify new requirements for development or improvement.
• Collaborate with various Army and Joint Service stakeholders.
• Lead work groups and prepare briefing materials.
• Facilitate the approval process for materiel solution requirements.
• Manage and track the progress of requirements through review steps.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of Army Command experience.
• Experience with the Army Futures Command is highly desired.
• Experience with Army military operations, air defense artillery operations
• Active Secret clearance.
• Strong understanding of DOD, Army, AFC, and FCC priorities and operations.

Desired Experience:

• Graduate from Command and General Staff College.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in complex environments.
• Completion of relevant Defense Acquisition University courses.
• Experience in developing new capabilities and solutions.
• Experience with Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS).

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 (based on experience).
• Benefits: Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401k, 20 days paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave as required by law.

This job opens for applications on 03/18/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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