Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.
Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join our team.
Barbaricum is seeking a Senior Military Operations Analyst to support The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) G-2. The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) is seeking a highly skilled professional to conduct independent critical analysis and Red Teaming support. This role is vital in identifying DOTMLPF (Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership & Education, Personnel, and Facilities) weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and gaps while challenging assumptions, hypotheses, and premises used in concepts, doctrine, organizational designs, experiments, and future requirements.
As a Senior Military Operations Analyst, you will be part of a structured and iterative process, working alongside highly trained, educated, and experienced professionals. Your insights will provide commanders with an independent capability to explore alternative solutions, evaluate operational plans, and enhance decision-making processes. This role requires critical thinking, analytical expertise, and the ability to challenge conventional perspectives to strengthen TRADOC’s strategic initiatives and operational effectiveness.
Responsibilities:
- Perform mission analyses to scope critical review requests.
- Review and edit strategic documents to identify and address DOTMLPF gaps and disconnects.
- Provide quick-turnaround reviews of short products (e.g., white papers, directives) within five workdays.
- Deliver independent, detailed reviews of large-scale projects (e.g., experiments, war games) that challenge assumptions, solutions, and structure.
- Present findings and recommendations via briefings and edited documents.
- Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and work groups to provide alternative perspectives and solutions.
- Conduct research, develop surveys, and identify issues or gaps to propose innovative solutions.
- Create detailed written outputs, including observations, insights, briefings, and reports.
- Attend 95% of relevant meetings fully prepared to challenge assumptions, processes, and conclusions.
- Conduct independent fact-finding and informal assessments to inform decision-making.
- Deliver outputs such as organizational studies, restructuring efforts, and audit support.
- Maintain a comprehensive library of resources used during analysis to justify conclusions or recommendations.
- Limited travel (<10%) based on mission requirements.
Qualifications:
- Active DoD Secret Clearance.
- 12-15 years of experience.
- Military experience.
- Proven experience in conducting critical reviews, red teaming, or strategic analysis.
- Ability to identify and analyze DOTMLPF weaknesses, gaps, and assumptions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver clear briefings, reports, and edited products.
- Proficiency in facilitating discussions, providing alternative perspectives, and influencing decision-making processes.
Preferred:
- PhD preferred, War College.
- Experience working within the Department of Defense or TRADOC environment.
- Familiarity with organizational design, experiments, and war-gaming methodologies.
EEO Commitment
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Skills Required
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- 12-15 years of experience
- Military experience
- Proven experience in conducting critical reviews or strategic analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in facilitating discussions and influencing decision-making
What We Do
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Barbaricum is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business. At our core, you’ll find people who love to explore and innovate. Our team has a uniquely complementary skill set. Together we’ve built a hands-on, all-inclusive contracting firm that develops innovative strategies & uses the best of emerging technologies to support our clients’ long-term goals. Our growth has been fueled by repeat business and long-term partnerships with key clients. We are an ISO 9001: 2015-certified and CMMI Level 3-appraised company that supports a host of government clients with Integrated Communications, Mission Support, Research and Analysis, Cyber Security/Intelligence, and Technology-Enabled Services. Our mission is to transform U.S. Government approaches to problem sets of increasing complexity by delivering innovative solutions, especially in support of National Security missions. Barbaricum is one of the fastest growing companies in our market. The company is routinely recognized by institutions like Inc. Magazine, GovCon, AMEC, PRSA, and SmartCEO for corporate growth, capabilities, and award-winning client work. Our team is dynamic and agile, providing global support to current missions across five continents. We are also focused on developing and maintaining our vibrant corporate culture, having most recently been named a Best Workplace for 2017 by Inc. Magazine.
