Mission Engineer SME - Team Lead

Mission Engineer SME MTSI is seeking a Mission Engineer SME to lead the development and delivery of Mission Engineering Analysis Efforts tailored to mission‑critical analysis and engineering solutions. This role combines operations research (ORSA), systems engineering, and mission integration expertise to assess and optimize future capability investments and operational strategies. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor and technical expert with experience guiding mission‑level analyses, conducting risk assessments, and developing analytical frameworks aligned with Joint Warfighting Concepts, Combatant Command (COCOM) priorities, and capability gap assessments. Responsibilities Lead and manage a team in the execution of analysis efforts following the mission engineering process. Work with mission characterization, architecture, and analysis teams to develop products, synthesize results, and answer key questions that meet evolving Joint mission objectives. Lead teams of operational planners, intel analysts, architects, and Modeling / Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) analysts to assess and inform future capability investment decisions backed by analytical rigor. Develop study scope, key questions, partnering organizations, external teaming opportunities, and execution plans. Understand complex scenarios, vignettes, CONOPs, CONEMPs, measure derivation, and system‑of‑systems interactions to support the team's knowledge base and inform leadership. Understand Mission Architecture inputs, development, implementation, and connections to CONOPs, CONEMPs, and MS&A efforts for the system‑of‑systems architectures being constructed. Track progress, solve problems, identify risks, develop mitigations, and maintain information flow to team and leadership. Synthesize raw analytical products into impactful data‑driven conclusions and recommendations for senior government leadership. Consolidate results into a technical report and executive summary highlighting overall mission impacts and capability gaps. Manage deliverables, focusing on aligning systems engineering analyses with Joint Warfighting Concepts and Combatant Command needs, and enable traceability of analysis results up to guiding doctrine. Conduct operations research to assess technologies, scenarios, and mission impacts in support of ASD(MC) Analytic Agenda. Prototype and evaluate analytical frameworks and design of experiments to assess and address capability gaps and emerging requirements. Develop lifecycle systems models using architectures, simulations, and analytics workflows to ensure traceability and mission compliance. Collaborate with mission partners, program managers, and technical teams to integrate mission engineering practices across multi‑domain missions and technologies. Provide technical guidance on digital engineering and mission simulation readiness to align operational strategies with advanced engineering principles. Document analyses, trade studies, and mission frameworks to produce deliverables for review by senior leadership and COCOM representatives. Mentor teams to strengthen adoption of mission engineering principles across the organization. Required Qualifications 15+ years of experience in mission engineering, operations research, and systems analysis with proven ability to deliver mission‑level analyses for classified environments. Expertise in the development of analytical frameworks and advanced systems analysis methodologies (e.g., ORSA). Experience leading and delivering multi‑domain analyses, including risk assessments, performance evaluations, and technology prioritization strategies. Experience leading and collaborating with cross‑functional teams including engineers, operational planners, and technologists, to accomplish complex tasks, including interactions with the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Military Services, Intelligence Community, or Office of Secretary of Defense organizations. Experience conducting operational or mission analysis and trade‑off studies to inform decision‑making for capability development, system design, technology investments, or maturation of concepts of operations (CONOPs) or concepts of employment (CONEMPs). Demonstrated experience communicating complex technical findings to senior leadership, technical or operational experts, and non‑technical stakeholders. Strong communication skills, with demonstrated ability to interface with senior leadership, mission partners, and technical teams to drive mission strategies forward. Familiarity with DoD compliance frameworks, including RMF, Zero Trust designs, and standards supporting mission assurance in secure environments. Desired Skills Expert in assessing threat kill chains operations and identifying exploitable vulnerabilities, analyzing mission threads and blue force system kill chains to identify capability gaps and solutions, developing system models, constructing and executing simulation and analysis plans, conducting trade studies and sensitivity analysis. Experience interfacing with Joint Staff, Services, and warfighters to coordinate engineering and analysis needs and analytic results. Proven ability to manage cross‑functional teams, develop technical roadmaps, and execute large‑scale mission engineering efforts successfully. Experience in digital engineering initiatives, leveraging secure systems and connected architectures to optimize mission frameworks. Ability to lead simultaneous mission analyses while supporting both primary and ancillary program priorities. Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Physics, Mathematics, Systems Analysis, Computer Science; related disciplines required; or possess a certificate from advanced Professional Military Education relevant to Military Training and/or Military Planning. Master's degree preferred. Location Flexible, with priority posting in Virginia (VA), Alabama (AL), and Ohio (OH). Clearance Requirements Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility required. U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. Benefits Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year. Flexible schedules. 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually. Semi‑annual bonus eligibility (July and December). Company‑funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – a separate qualified retirement account. Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement. Other company‑funded benefits, such as life and disability insurance. Optional zero‑deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.