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What is the difference between Ballistic Engineer vs Ballistics Analyst?

AspectBallistic EngineerBallistics Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering; knowledge of ballistics and materials testingBachelor's in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or related; expertise in firearm and projectile analysis
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, defense contractors, aerospace companiesCrime labs, law enforcement agencies, forensic laboratories
Employer & Industry UsageDefense, aerospace, research institutionsLaw enforcement, forensic investigation, legal proceedings

While both roles involve understanding projectiles and their behavior, Ballistic Engineers focus on designing and testing weapons and materials, whereas Ballistics Analysts analyze firearm evidence for investigations. The roles differ mainly in their application—engineering versus forensic analysis—though they share foundational knowledge of ballistics principles.

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SENIOR ANALYST, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS

Quantum Intl

Crestview, FL • On-site

$90 - $130/hr

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Key responsibilities

  • Validate, prioritize, analyze, and assist with ensuring Army force development requirements and modernization plans are achievable for Fires efforts, including Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).

  • Support the Capabilities Directorate Fires Division at the Pentagon by providing analysis and assistance related to missile defense systems and related efforts.

  • Maintain an active Secret security clearance.

Job description

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SENIOR ANALYST, BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS

Full Time WASHINGTON, DC, US

Overview

Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) provides our national defense and federal civilian and industry customers with services and products in the following main areas: 1) Cybersecurity and Information Operations; 2) Space Operations and Control; 3) Aviation Systems; 4) Ground, Air and Missile Defense, and Fires Support Systems; 5) Intelligence Programs Support; 6) Experimentation and Test; 7) Program Management; and (8) Audio/Visual Technology Applications. Quantum's Corporate Office is located in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Colorado Springs, CO; Crestview, FL; Orlando, FL and Tupelo, MS.

Mission

Quantum is seeking a Senior Analyst, Ballistic Missile Defense Systems to support its Capabilities Directorate Fires Division (CDF) Ballistic Missile Defense team at the Headquarters Department of the Army (HWDA) G-8 Capabilities Directorate at the Pentagon.

Responsibilities
  • Validate, prioritize, analyze, and assist with ensuring Army force development requirements and modernization plans are achievable for Fires efforts, including:
    • Joint Theater Air and Missile Defense (JTAMD)
    • Directed Energy
    • Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)
    • Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD)
    • Artillery launchers
    • Missiles
    • Cannons
  • Maintain an active Secret security clearance.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Active Secret security clearance required.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience and expertise in Force Development or related duties.
  • For personnel qualification, the DCS G-8 requires an interdisciplinary skill set that includes Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE), DoD acquisition processes and procedures (DoDI 5000.02), and Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) expertise.
  • Force Development experience should demonstrate the application of DOTMLPF-P principles in a fiscally constrained environment to support materiel and force structure requirements development and validation.
  • Experience may be obtained at various Army or Joint organizational levels; however, candidates should have experience supporting Force Development at senior Army echelons such as Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), Major Commands (MACOMs), Army Service Component Commands (ASCCs), or comparable Joint organizations.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
  • HQDA staff/Pentagon experience is preferred, as is experience supporting a related Program Executive Office (PEO) or Project Manager (PM) organization, along with prior active-duty experience in Fires.
  • Foundational doctrinal, operational, and technical expertise with Army Air and Missile Defense or Army Fire Support units, programs, CONOPS, and capabilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members, government personnel, and senior Army leadership.
  • Strong work ethic with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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