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Functional Area Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Virginia, Arlington
Jun 26, 2026
MTSI is seeking a highly experienced Functional Area Analyst III to support Department of Defense (DoD) analysis, planning, readiness, and capability development activities. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in military operations, operations research, datadriven analysis, and working directly with DoD stakeholders to inform strategic decisions. Responsibilities: The Functional Area Analyst III will: * Apply subjectmatter expertise in military operations, readiness, logistics, and force structure. * Support DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes. * Conduct analysis within the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) or equivalent DoD frameworks. * Collect, maintain, refine, and analyze complex datasets, including force structure, operational readiness, and global logistics. * Lead analytic and operations research teams performing force structure planning, capability gap assessments, and force posture analysis. * Interface with senior DoD stakeholders to support datadriven decisions, requirements generation, and strategic planning. * Use Structured Query Language (SQL) or equivalent tools to query and manage logistics, readiness, and intelligencerelated databases. * Prepare and deliver analytic products, reports, and briefings in support of seniorlevel decision making. Required Experience and Education: * Bachelor's degree required. * Minimum of 10 years of experience in at least two of the following areas: - U.S. military operations or operationsresearch-related fields (air/space, ground, special operations, maritime). - DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE). - Force and capability development within JCIDS or equivalent DoD systems. * Minimum of 10 years working with DoD stakeholders to manage and refine complex datasets (e.g., force structure modeling, readiness, global logistics). * Minimum of 3 years leading DoD analytic or operations research teams, including responsibility for force structure, capability gap, or force posture assessments. * Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting datadriven policy decisions, requirements generation, and strategic planning. * Demonstrated proficiency using SQL to manage, query, and analyze logistics, readiness, and intelligencerelated information systems. Desired Skills Advanced degree in a related field. Experience briefing senior DoD leadership. Proficiency with analytic modeling tools, data visualization platforms, or military simulation tools. Required Clearance Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility required. For additional company information, please visit: www.mtsi-va.com Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k 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, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.