Job description
Fortis Defense Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Military Operations Analyst to join our defense and national security team in the Washington, DC metro area. This role supports integrated planning, operations analysis, and risk assessment for high-priority missions. We value disciplined professionals who translate complex requirements into actionable plans while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and customer focus.
In this role you will collaborate with military partners, civilian analysts, and contractors to deliver timely insights and evidence-based recommendations. You will apply operations research methods, develop metrics, and support training and exercise development.
Responsibility
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of ongoing operations and exercises
- Develop intelligence and operations products for leadership and stakeholders
- Support planning and execution of joint training events and missions
- Collect, validate, and manage data from multiple sources while ensuring data integrity
- Collaborate with military units, civilian agencies, and contractors
- Prepare briefings, dashboards, and reports; present findings to senior leadership
- Identify risks and mitigation strategies; monitor compliance with policies and standards
- Support program management activities including scheduling, resource planning, and risk tracking
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Systems Engineering, Defense Studies, or related field
- Minimum 3-5 years of military analysis, operations research, or defense program support experience
- Strong analytical skills with experience in data visualization and BI tools
- Proficiency with MS Office, SharePoint, and collaboration platforms; familiarity with GIS is a plus
- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly; excellent written and oral communication
- Experience with security clearance processes or eligibility for clearance is preferred
- Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage competing priorities
- Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams