Senior Aerial ISR Capability Development Analyst

JANUS Research Group

. Assess current and emerging A-ISR capabilities, requirements, operational needs, concepts, acquisition activities, demonstrations, tests, and fielding plans .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in airborne ISR platforms, sensors, and UAS, with a strong ability to analyze and translate technical information into operationally relevant recommendations. Proven experience in managing acquisition activities, stakeholder synchronization, and producing high-quality decision-support products.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Top Secret Clearance8+ Years Military Intelligence ExperienceExpertise in Airborne ISR PlatformsExperience with AROC/JROC ActivitiesKnowledge of HADES/ATHENA/ARTEMIS

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Hard Skills

Airborne ISR PlatformsUASIntelligence CollectionRequirements ReviewAcquisition ManagementTest and EvaluationCapability DevelopmentOperational AnalysisDecision-Support BriefingsRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationStakeholder SynchronizationTimely Product DeliveryOperational CollaborationAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

HADESATHENAARTEMISARESSEMAPEDGFMAP

Industry Keywords

Defense IndustryAviationIntelligenceAcquisitionCapability Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess current and emerging A-ISR capabilities, requirements, operational needs, concepts, acquisition activities, demonstrations, tests, and fielding plans
Track and analyze HADES, ATHENA, ARTEMIS, ARES, SEMA, high-altitude platforms, UAS, launched effects, advanced reconnaissance kits, and related PED/federated-intelligence capabilities
Participate in test and evaluation WIPTs, program reviews, stakeholder synchronization meetings, RISM/data-reconciliation forums, AROC/JROC activities, and other A-ISR working groups
Review and comment on A-CDD/CDD/Characteristics of Need products, annexes, requirements documents, decision-support packages, and acquisition or experimentation products
Prepare executive summaries, briefings, issue papers, portfolio trackers, risk assessments, and recommendations for division and directorate leadership
Synchronize Intelligence, Aviation, acquisition, program-management, Joint, and operational stakeholders to identify dependencies, funding risks, interoperability concerns, and integration opportunities
Maintain awareness of worldwide A-ISR technologies, threats, operational lessons, and Joint/Service developments and assess implications for the future Army force
Produce decision-support briefings, analyses, assessments, meeting notes, executive summaries, staffing comments, plans, trackers, status updates, and recurring CDRL/monthly-report contributions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Top Secret clearance
8+ years of relevant military, intelligence, aviation, acquisition, capability-development, or defense-industry experience
Demonstrated expertise in airborne ISR platforms, sensors, UAS, SEMA, PED, intelligence collection, or related capability portfolios
Experience reviewing requirements, acquisition, test, or portfolio products and translating technical information into operationally relevant recommendations
Ability to operate effectively across Intelligence, Aviation, acquisition, and senior staff communities
Former Army Military Intelligence, Aviation, UAS, acquisition, or requirements officer/NCO/civilian experience preferred
Knowledge of HADES/ATHENA/ARTEMIS/ARES or comparable A-ISR modernization efforts preferred
Experience with AROC/JROC, Middle Tier of Acquisition, test and evaluation, GFMAP, and intelligence capability portfolio management preferred
Ability to protect sensitive and classified information
Ability to meet short suspense requirements and produce accurate, timely, staff-ready products

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career growth opportunities through training and development
Health and welfare plans
Financial products
Referral bonus program
Employee awards
Great Place to Work™ certified benefits and rewards program