Shield AI
Director, Ops Analysis (R5036)
$210K–$320K
Washington, D.C. · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Jul 8, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years of relevant experience; 5+ years leading teams, projects, or technical analysis efforts.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations research, applied mathematics, computer science, physics, aerospace, systems engineering, data science, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
About the job
Leads Shield AI’s Hivemind Solutions Operations Analysis team, using mission analysis, modeling, simulation, and wargaming to guide product strategy, engineering decisions, customer engagements, and operational outcomes.
What you'll do
- Lead, develop, and direct the Operations Analysis team and establish analytical standards and reusable frameworks.
- Plan and oversee mission, campaign, force-on-force, and operational trade studies to inform products and programs.
- Translate analysis into actionable recommendations and executive-ready briefings for internal teams and government customers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in operations analysis, mission analysis, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, military analysis, campaign analysis, or related domains.
- 5+ years leading teams, projects, or technical analysis efforts; experience using modeling and simulation to inform real decisions.
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or PhD in a related technical field.
- Experience with AFSIM, NGTS, STK, MATLAB, Python, Cameo, or custom simulation environments.
Pay
USD 210,000–320,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
AFSIM, NGTS, STK, MATLAB, Python, Cameo
AI focus
Analysis of autonomy systems and their operational value, including evaluating autonomy behaviors and connecting them to mission outcomes and product decisions.
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