Saalex

Engineering and IT services for defense

Senior Researcher

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Full-timeNewport, RI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Extensive research experience in a rigorous academic environment.
Experience supporting advanced research projects involving military operations.
Senior-level expertise in joint operations.
A Bachelor's degree is required.
An active Secret clearance is required, or a previously held Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Obtaining clearance requires U.S. citizenship, successful completion of a security investigation, and meeting all government security requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise in warfare analysis and military operations research.
Conduct extensive research in a rigorous academic environment.
Serve as an expert analyst supporting advanced projects involving military operations.
Facilitate post-graduate level advanced research activities.
Support Strategic and Operational Research Department PhD-level faculty.
Provide senior-level expertise and analysis in joint military operations.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with military educational institutions, operational analysis organizations, or defense research environments.
Experience facilitating graduate-level or post-graduate research programs.
Strong analytical, technical writing, and research methodology skills.

Senior Researcher

Saalex · Newport, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-11

Salary: USD 110,000–120,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: SORD

Description

Saalex is seeking a Senior Researcher in Newport, RI to support advanced warfare analysis and operational research efforts. The selected candidate will provide subject matter expertise in military operations research, support PhD-level faculty within the Strategic and Operational Research Department, and contribute to advanced projects requiring senior-level operational knowledge and rigorous academic research methodologies.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $110k-$120k annually (depending upon experience)

Work Location: Onsite

Essential Functions:

Provide subject matter expertise in warfare analysis and military operations research.
Conduct extensive research in a rigorous academic environment.
Serve as an expert analyst supporting advanced projects involving military operations.
Facilitate post-graduate level advanced research activities.
Support Strategic and Operational Research Department PhD-level faculty.
Provide senior-level expertise and analysis in joint military operations.
Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required:

Extensive research experience in a rigorous academic environment.
Experience supporting advanced research projects involving military operations.
Senior-level expertise in joint operations.
Bachelor's Degree is required.

Desired:

Experience working with military educational institutions, operational analysis organizations, or defense research environments.
Experience facilitating graduate-level or post-graduate research programs.
Strong analytical, technical writing, and research methodology skills.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Security Clearance:

Must have an active Secret clearance OR previously held a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include U.S. Citizenship, successful completion of a security investigation, and meeting all government security requirements.

Benefits

Employer Paid Health Care Plans for Employees & Family
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Stock Option Benefit

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About the Company

Saalex

Engineering and IT services for defense

Saalex Solutions provides engineering and IT services focused on defense and government clients. It supports test range operations and management, engineering and logistics, data analytics and business intelligence, and IT services. The company differentiates itself as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned organization with extensive government experience, prime and subcontracting capabilities, and a nationwide footprint with offices in California, Florida, and Washington. Its goal is to help national defense and other agencies carry out complex operations reliably by delivering practical, technically capable services and data-driven solutions tailored to mission needs.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Camarillo, CA
Founded: 1999

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