The Military Technology and Operational Utility Assessor plays a critical role in evaluating the effectiveness suitability and impact of emerging technologies legacy systems and proposed operational concepts within a defense context. This role involves advanced analytical and technical support rigorous experimentation and assessments that inform strategic decisions on capability development and technology implementation. The Assessor collaborates with engineers operators and acquisition professionals to deliver objective datadriven insights that shape future military effectiveness.
Responsibilities:
Technology Assessment:
- Conduct indepth evaluations of emerging and existing technologies including AI autonomous systems cyber capabilities advanced materials communications systems and weapon systems.
- Analyze technical specifications performance data and potential limitations relative to operational environments and military requirements.
- Develop and execute test and evaluation plans using modeling and simulation lab experiments and field trials to determine performance and maturity.
- Research identify and recommend emerging technologies that could improve current military capabilities or processes.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies and trends within the defense and national security sectors.
Operational Utility Assessment:
- Assess the military utility and effectiveness of new or evolving operational concepts tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs).
- Evaluate the integration of new technologies into current workflows force structures and operational strategies.
- Apply and refine methodologies for measuring operational effectiveness survivability and mission success.
- Conduct scenariobased analyses including war games and exercises to explore operational impacts.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for innovation and enhancement of operational capabilities.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Gather process and analyze operational and experimental data to support assessments and decisionmaking.
- Develop and present clear datadriven reports system documentation and briefings for senior leaders and key stakeholders.
- Create and update documentation such as system procedures technical presentations and training materials.
- Clearly communicate findings to both technical and nontechnical audiences and document methodologies and assumptions used.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including technical experts acquisition personnel operators and subject matter experts.
- Participate in working groups technical interchange meetings and program reviews.
- Provide advanced analytical insight and tactical/operational expertise to project teams.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide guidance and work leadership to junior or lessexperienced staff; may hold supervisory responsibilities.
Methodology Development and Innovation:
- Contribute to the development refinement and application of assessment tools methodologies and best practices.
- Support systems design and evaluation activities to ensure alignment with operational goals.
- Ensure analytical rigor and objectivity in all assessment activities.
Additional Duties:
- Perform other related duties in support of organizational and client objectives.
- Former U.S. Army or Marine Corps Infantry Artillery Cavalry Combat Engineer or Special Operations officer warrant officer or NCO with experience leading a team squad platoon or company.
- 8 years of related experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in technology assessment operational analysis military operations research and development or a closely related field.
- Experience designing and executing test and evaluation plans is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with military systems operations and acquisition processes is strongly preferred.
- Experience using modeling and simulation tools and techniques is a plus.
- Strong analytical thinking and problemsolving capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex technical and operational information.
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to interpret technical documentation and operational requirements.
- Familiarity with relevant military standards and regulations.
- Proficiency in relevant software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite statistical analysis software modeling and simulation tools).
- Strong ethical principles and commitment to objective analysis.
- Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies and operational concepts.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates degree in a relevant technical field (e.g. Engineering Computer Science Physics) or operational discipline (e.g. Military Studies Operations Research National Security Studies)
- Specific domain expertise in areas relevant to the organizations mission (e.g. cyber warfare electronic warfare aerospace systems ground combat).
- Experience with specific military platforms or systems.
- Formal training in test and evaluation or operations research.
- Experience handling classified information and security protocols.
Travel Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes
Job Type:Fulltime
Security Clearance: TS with SCI eligibility.
Schedule:MF; 40 hours/week
Work Location:MacDill AFB Florida
Travel:2030%
Relocation Assistance Available:No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:Yes
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 safeharbor contribution medical dental vision life insurance shortterm disability longterm 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.
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 EVerify.
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