**Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!** Axient is seeking an **Operations Research Analyst Level III** to join our Model-Based Mission Engineering team at the Headquarters of the United States Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Integration and Requirements in Washington DC. The Headquarters of the United States Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Integration and Requirements is responsible for analytic decision support to senior Air Force leaders; strategy development; operational concept development; operational challenge studies; operational/regional politico-military analysis; developing capability assessments; war and mobility planning support; requirements development; conducting net assessments; and Air Force Planning and Programming decision support of developing the Air Force of the future. Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) are required to support analysis across all phases of Air Force design to support the strategic planning and programming process: strategy development, force design, concept formulation; threat assessment, exercises, modeling and simulation and continuous feedback loops. **What you will do...** **Description** The primary objective of the Model-based Mission Engineering (MBME) initiative is to review each component of the interface and get feedback through engagement with the users. The MBME initiative is a proposed approach to the massive, comprehensive digital engineering transformation, as envisioned by the DoD Digital Engineering Strategy. MBME utilizes digital Mission Thread (MT) and Mission Engineering Thread (MET) models to provide a mission context to concept exploration, capability development, and throughout the systems engineering and acquisitions life cycles. MT models capture the sequence of operational objectives and tasks to achieve a desired mission effect. METs include the technical details of the capabilities and systems assigned to execute the mission. MBME allows for virtual integration of innovative concepts and will streamline analysis to support planning and programming decisions. A digital ecosystem, with appropriate tools, collaborative environments, data management standards, and security, is a crucial enabler. Your team will: + Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. + Collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, service, or products. + Develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation. **Skills you will need...** **Required Experience** Five (7) years of experience in operations research or technical field. Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, operations research, or technical field. Master’s and/or PhD preferred. Clearance Required: This position requires a **TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.** \#CJ APPLY HERE (https://careers-axient.icims.com/jobs/5697/operations-research-analyst-level-iii-%e2%80%93-model-based-mission-engineering/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336025105) Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship. This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-650-6263 orclick here (help@axientcorp.com?subject=Application%20Help) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class. Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies. **Job ID** _2024-5697_ **Segment** _Axient SPACE_ **Category** _Business Development | Capture | Growth_ **\# of Openings** _1_ **Location : Location** _US-DC-Washington DC_ **Minimum Education Requirement** _Bachelor's_ **Minimum Experience Requirement, Years** _5_ **Clearance Requirement** _Top Secret_