Shield AI · 16 hours ago
Senior Operations Analyst
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$123K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Senior Operations Analyst will contribute to modeling, simulation, and analysis of autonomous systems, collaborating closely with engineering and product teams to enhance mission outcomes and system performance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Execute operational analyses to assess the effectiveness of autonomous systems in representative military scenarios
Develop and run modeling, simulation, and wargaming analyses to evaluate system performance, mission impact, and survivability in contested environments
Collaborate with engineering teams and product managers to translate operational findings into actionable system insights
Perform trade studies and sensitivity analyses to assess system performance across varying operational conditions, assumptions, and threat environments
Build, modify, and analyze mission-level models using tools such as AFSIM, STK, MATLAB, Python, or similar M&S frameworks
Analyze force-on-force engagements, sensor performance, and autonomy-enabled behaviors to support mission effectiveness assessments
Engage with DoD stakeholders, operators, and analysts to understand mission needs and operational constraints
Contribute to the development and refinement of concepts of operations (CONOPS) for AI-enabled aircraft capabilities
Monitor emerging threats and operational challenges relevant to autonomous and air combat systems
Prepare technical documentation, analysis reports, and briefings for internal teams, customers, and government stakeholders
Apply modern compute and development best practices (e.g., version control, scripting, scalable compute workflows, and reproducible analysis) to build and maintain reliable analysis pipelines
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in operational analysis, modeling & simulation, operations research, or related defense or aerospace roles
Strong working knowledge of military operations, mission analysis, and wargaming methodologies
Proficiency with one or more modeling and simulation tools such as AFSIM, STK, MATLAB, Python, or similar
Understanding of air operations, ISR, fires, electronic warfare, or autonomous systems in contested environments
Experience collaborating with engineers, analysts, and cross-functional stakeholders to support technical decision-making
Demonstrated ability to apply modern technical workflows (e.g., Git-based version control, scripting, basic automation, cloud/HPC environments) to analytical work
Ability to communicate analysis results clearly through written reports and verbal briefings
Comfort working in a fast-paced, iterative development environment with evolving priorities
Preferred
Prior experience in force-on-force analysis, CONOPS development, or military campaign modeling
Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), and military operational testing
Experience integrating AI-driven decision-making algorithms into operational analysis frameworks
Prior military service or experience working with U.S. Air Force, Navy, or Special Operations Forces
Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance (or ability to obtain one)
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
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