Make meaningful contributions that drive critical outcomes across complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Functional Analyst SME and build a career where your growth is as important as the mission you support.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND IMPACT
As a Functional Analyst SME, you will directly support the Joint Staff J8 and the Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization (JIAMDO). You will help developthreatinformedjoint requirements that address Combatant Command Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) gaps and deliver capabilities to the Warfighter. This position collaborates with the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Services, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE), and FFRDCs. Responsibilities include:
MEANINGFUL WORK AND IMPACT:
Oversee development of integrated simulation tools to support wargaming and IAMD analysis.
Leading the planning, development, and integration of operational, technical, and analytical components for virtual environment events that inform requirements and shape employment concepts for acquisition and warfighter communities.
IdentifyingIAMD objectives, methodologies, measures of effectiveness and performance, and developing algorithms using tools such as EADSIM and WILMA.
Preparingand deliveringseniorlevelgovernment briefings.
Supporting JIAMDO in developing IAMD capabilities
Assessing and prioritizing IAMD capability needs
Leading special access studies and analyses
Preparinghighlevelwritten products (reports, briefings, executive summaries) for senior leaders
Facilitating coordination across IAMD stakeholders, including Combatant Commands, OSD, Joint Staff, Services, Agencies, and the Intelligence Community
Providing expertise on IAMD capability needs across requirements, acquisition, and resourcing processes
Coordinating technical exchanges with the Intelligence Community to refine understanding and modeling of adversary air and missile threats
Developing adversary threat scenarios and fire plans to support the Joint Regional IAMD Capability Mix
Whatyoullneed to succeed:
Education: Masters degree in a related field
Experience: 15+ years of relevant experience
Technical expertise: Minimum 15 years in IAMD or related disciplines and at least 5 years conducting modeling and simulation analysis
Clearance: Active TS with SCI and SAP eligibility
This role requires deep knowledge of Joint employment concepts, operational requirements, and doctrine for defending against enemy aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.
Additional experience: Minimum 5 years supporting the Joint Staff, OSD, Service HQ, or CCMD HQ
This role requires deep knowledge of Joint employment concepts, operational requirements, and doctrine for defending against enemyaircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.