Senior Researcher

MAG has an exciting opportunity for Senior Researchers in a classified military environment located in Quantico, VA! We are seeking professionals experienced with conducting in-depth research, complete and definitive analysis, and reviewing and documenting analytical findings in a classified military environment. This position is for on-site work.

Here at MAG, we provide and enable real-time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technical expertise, operational excellence, and flawless execution. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, and retain.

***Must Be US Citizen***

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Conduct independent research and analysis of national and international forecasts, social, technical, economic, environmental, political, informational and military topics of potential strategic significance to the nation, DoD, and Marine Corps.
• Identify global long-range strategic patterns and trends for emerging threats, challenges, opportunities, technological adversaries, allies, partners, and regions with high potential for conflict and instability.
• Plan, conduct, and participate in academic forums such as seminars, conferences and workshops locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
• Conduct “horizon scanning” of the emerging future environment for indications of change that may be strategically significant to the nation, DoD, and Marine Corps.
• Advise government project officers on related research topics
• Assist in developing information briefings, reports, plans, and recommendations for changes to combat capabilities, warfighting concepts, experimentation, wargaming, and science and technology investments.
• Coordinate with internal and external agencies and developing relationships with various experts from within military services, the inter-agency, industry, academia, think tanks, major educational institutions, science and technology organizations, non-traditional sources, and appropriate international groups or agencies.
• Prepare authoritative, publishable articles, commentaries, assessments, and staff products.

Minimum Requirements

• 20 years professional experience conducting in-depth research, complete and definitive analysis, and thorough review and documentation of analytical findings, courses of action and conclusions
• Experience in interagency operations
• Proven ability to think, analyze, and write clearly and concisely

Education

• Advanced degree (Masters or higher) in: National Security Affairs, International Relations, Engineering, Sciences, Economics, History, Mathematics, or other related fields

Clearance

• DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Eligible for access to Special Access Programs
• U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous DoD or USMC experience

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.

MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Click below for the “EEO is The Law” and “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination” supplement posters.

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