Operations Research Analyst SME

Portfolio AnalystHow you will contribute to our National Security and Defense mission: As a Portfolio Analyst with MTSI, you will be responsible to support in leveraging established pathways between the innovation ecosystem, test, evaluation, acquisitions, and sustainment. You will interact daily with Air Force innovation project managers and industry subject matter experts across multiple domains (air, space, cyber) supporting Department of War (DOW) customers. This position will be located in the Tucson, AZ area. You'll be a great fit for this role if:You have a passion for aerospace, defense, and space systems and advanced technologies.You understand the urgent need to modernize our defense systems and give our troops the best possible tools.Paying attention to detail and providing excellent customer service in a professional environment is a skill you excel at.You are passionate about continuous learning and growth, and you seek opportunities to challenge yourself.You are driven to make a meaningful impact through your work.You are comfortable pathfinding and documenting in environments where processes are complex and loosely defined.Responsibilities: Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:Develop briefing materials, narratives, and analytical products based on the direction of the Government Program Manager, tailored to address unique higher headquarters capability needs where no prior templates or established guidance exists.Design and establish study guidance and detailed study plans to support analysis efforts, ensuring all necessary requirements to be analyzed are clearly defined.Serve as a liaison by effectively communicating and interfacing with prime contractors, subsystem suppliers, and relevant government stakeholders to achieve program objectives.Bridge communication gaps and foster collaboration between end-users, requirement writers, testers, program offices, and senior leaders to ensure alignment and effective partnerships.Perform portfolio manager activities, including innovation project management and risk assessment, campaign management, data modeling and analytics management.Qualifications Required:10 years' experience working as a Project Manager or in a related field.Comprehensive understanding of the organizational mission and interfaces with intelligence, Major Commands, Air Staff, DoD laboratories, and support agencies.The ability to develop and give effective oral presentations and to effectively communicate in writing.Education:Bachelor's degree in an Analytic-related field (i.e. Operations research, engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or statistics).Even better if you have these desired skills:Experience in portfolio or project management in a Department of War (DOW) or industry organization.Clearance Requirements:Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance. Navstar