Futurist Research Analyst

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented FUTURIST RESEARCH ANALYST to join our team in QUANTICO, VA

The research analyst will research, assess and create products related to specific CG MCWL/ Futures Directorate designated topic(s), including rigorously analyzing and synthesizing global patterns and trends relevant to the Marine Corps to outline plausible future security environments. The analysis will examine emerging warfighting challenges to identify risks and opportunities 10 to 30 years in the future.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Review documents and conduct research and communicate with external partners at the TS/SCI, SAP, CAP, STO, ACCM levels across all warfighting functional areas with an emphasis on emerging advanced technical and non-material capabilities.
• Conduct independent futures/strategic foresight research and analysis of national and international forecasts, social, technological, economic, environmental, political, informational, and military topics of potential strategic significance to the Nation, DOD, and the Marine Corps.
• Plan, conduct, and/or participate in academic forums such as seminars, conferences, and workshops locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
• Interact with senior military officers and government civilians and advise government Project Officers on related futures and warfighting research topics.
• Provide support to develop information briefings, reports, plans, and recommendations for DOTMLPF changes to combat capabilities and related investments.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree and at least five (5) years of experience in Futures/Strategic Foresight related work and structured analytic techniques. A total of 10 years of futures/strategic foresight related experience without a master’s degree.
• Demonstrated professional experience conducting in-depth research, complete and definitive analysis, and thorough review and documentation of analytical findings, courses of action, and conclusions.
• Proven capability to think, analyze, and write clearly and concisely.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Certified completion of Futures/Strategic Foresight related training or skills development programs from known Futures/Strategic Foresight related training programs or internships.
• Professional military or civilian experience in Joint, Combined and inter-agency operations 
• Knowledge of Marine Corps warfighting concepts, current Marine Corps Force Design, and associated Navy, Joint, and Department of Defense (DOD) capabilities development processes.
• Demonstrated experience in the areas of combat development or defense acquisition.

Clearance Requirements:

• TS/SCI with ability to be granted access to SAP, CAP, STO, ACCM levels

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.