Operational Research and Systems Analyst

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking an Operational Research and Systems Analyst to join our team and support JIATF-401 in Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) operations and intelligence analysis efforts. This role provides operational and technical analysis support related to unmanned threat platforms, intelligence integration, and C-sUAS mission planning in support of U.S. and coalition operations.

As an Operational Research and Systems Analyst, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Conduct all-source intelligence analysis related to threat device TTPs, unmanned systems, and emerging technologies.

• Utilize intelligence disciplines including HUMINT, SIGINT, ELINT, IMINT, MASINT, and TECHINT to support operational and intelligence planning efforts.

• Analyze C-sUAS threats, vulnerabilities, operational requirements, and capability gaps across multiple warfighting domains.

• Support operational planning, ISR collection strategies, mission assessments, and intelligence reporting activities.

• Coordinate with Joint Staff personnel, service components, government agencies, and coalition partners to support C-sUAS mission requirements.

• Develop analytical reports, threat assessments, operational briefings, and recommendations for senior military and government leadership.

• Support operational test events, training exercises, vulnerability assessments, and intelligence-driven mission activities.

• Provide technical expertise related to UAS, Counter-UAS systems, ISR operations, and emerging commercial-based technologies.

• Travel CONUS and OCONUS, including potential deployments, in support of operational mission requirements as needed.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship

• Bachelor’s Degree in Intelligence Studies, Military Science, Engineering, Cyber Operations, International Relations, or related field; equivalent experience may be substituted

• BS + 4 years of relevant experience OR

• AA/AS + 8 years of relevant experience OR

• HS/GED + 10 years of specialized relevant experience

• Active TS//SCI security clearance required

• Military Intelligence MOS background and completion of formal military intelligence training/school required

• Experience supporting intelligence operations, ISR activities, C-sUAS operations, or operational analysis environments

• Knowledge of UAS and Counter-UAS platforms, operational integration, and TTPs

• Experience integrating intelligence disciplines and operational data into analytical products and mission planning

• Strong analytical, research, writing, and briefing skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in dynamic operational environments

• Proficiency with MS Office applications and intelligence-related analytical tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or Combatant Command operations

• Knowledge of emerging technologies, ISR collection strategies, and Commercial-Based Technologies (CBT)

• Familiarity with C-sUAS detection, mitigation, and electronic warfare capabilities

• Experience supporting operational exercises, intelligence-driven training events, or threat assessments

• Understanding of adversary UAS capabilities, threat networks, and ISR exploitation methods

• Experience briefing senior leaders and providing operational recommendations in high-tempo environments

Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Onsite, Mark Center, VA
Travel: Yes; CONUS/OCONUS 10/20%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: Yes

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Benefits: 

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.  

Applying to Torch Technologies: 

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. 

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