Senior Analyst, Operations – Top Secret

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Manage and support analysis of prospective and ongoing projects and demonstrations of emerging, innovative technologies.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $129,800 - $216,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and support analysis of prospective and ongoing projects and demonstrations of emerging, innovative technologies.
Provide support to government project oversight, analysis, and funding recommendations
Maintain situational awareness of all project actions and activities
Maintain a thorough understanding of S&T processes and procedures.
Support or develop briefings and documentation as required.
Respond to requests for information from DOD senior leadership and Congress
Coordinate and collaborate across the Department of Defense and with other Government agencies, academia, and industry for situational awareness and information sharing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Top Secret clearance (with SCI eligibility)
A bachelor's degree or higher in a recognized engineering, scientific, technical, management, or national security area.
10 years’ experience with scientific, engineering, or technical portfolio support.
Experience with project management and analysis of projects.
Ability to synthesize vast amounts of complex technical data into senior executive level information.
Experience with OSD processes and procedures related to preparing technical briefs, presentations, packages, and DoD/Congressional-level correspondence.
Experience preparing presentations and other visualization forms to communicate results and artifacts to varied audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Comprehensive benefits program
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementtechnical analysisdata synthesistechnical brief preparationpresentation developmentvisualization techniquesportfolio supportengineering processesscientific analysisnational security

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationcoordinationsituational awarenessinformation sharingleadershiporganizational skillsanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Top Secret clearanceSCI eligibility