Senior Staff Operational Analyst - Ranger (R6385)

Location: On-site in Seattle, Washington, United States.

Salary: $225,000–$340,000 per year, plus bonus, benefits, and equity for regular full-time employees.

Company

hirify.global is a venture-backed defense-tech company developing intelligent systems, including Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and simulation and synthetic reality technologies.

What you will do

• Develop and execute operational analysis strategies for autonomous aircraft in real-world military scenarios.
• Lead modeling, simulation, and wargaming efforts to evaluate system performance, mission impact, and survivability in contested environments.
• Translate operational insights into engineering design decisions and system improvements through collaboration with engineering and product development teams.
• Conduct trade studies, sensitivity analyses, force-on-force analyses, and assessments of sensor effectiveness and autonomy-driven decision-making.
• Use AFSIM, STK, MATLAB, Python, and other modeling and simulation tools to develop high-fidelity mission models.
• Collaborate with DoD stakeholders, operators, warfighters, customers, and government agencies; present technical reports, briefings, and recommendations to senior leadership and support CONOPS development.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in operational analysis, modeling and simulation, or military operations research.
• Expertise in military mission analysis, operational planning, and wargaming methodologies.
• Proficiency with AFSIM, STK, MATLAB, Python, or other modeling and simulation tools used for aerospace and defense applications.
• Deep understanding of air combat, ISR, electronic warfare, or autonomous systems in contested environments.
• Experience working with DoD stakeholders, warfighters, and government agencies to align capabilities with mission requirements.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and briefing skills, including presentations to senior leadership, customers, and military personnel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment with shifting priorities.

Nice to have

• Experience in force-on-force analysis, CONOPS development, or military campaign modeling.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, JCIDS, and military operational testing.
• Experience integrating AI-driven decision-making algorithms into operational analysis frameworks.
• Prior military service or experience with the U.S. Air Force, Navy, or Special Operations Forces.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time regular employees receive pay within the listed range, bonus, benefits, and equity.
• Temporary employees receive pay within the listed range and a temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days.
• Compensation depends on skills, experience, licenses, certifications, and work location.
• Offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodation available for disabilities or special needs.