Hiring: Lead Operations Research Analyst Company: Air Force Civilian Service Location: Colorado Springs, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 18:03:22 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AI, HBase, TestNG About the job Compensation: •$129,096 – $167,830 based on experience. •Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. •This position can close at any time. Apply Now! •Qualifications/Requirements •Lead the future of homeland defense! As our premier modeling & simulation (M&S) authority, you will drive the design and execution of high-stakes Joint & Combined wargames spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber domains. You will guide talented analytical teams, pioneer cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science solutions, and brief senior defense leaders to sharpen strategic decision-making and national security readiness. Bring your advanced quantitative expertise, technical vision, and leadership to mission-critical operations. •Must be a U.S. Citizen. •Must be able to obtain and maintain a “Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)” security clearance. •This is a designated Drug Testing Position. •Must be able to meet foundational Cyber Workforce proficiency within 9 months, and meet resident proficiency within 12 months, followed by a minimum of 20 hours per year of Continuous Professional Development. •Degree Requirements Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!