Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Analyst

Sayres Defense•San Diego, CA

11d

About The Position

Sayres is seeking an experienced Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Analyst in San Diego, California. The analyst provides analytical support for U.S. Navy training, exercises, and operational assessments, including the design, execution, reconstruction, and evaluation of complex ASW exercises involving surface ships, submarines, and aircraft. The role contributes to fleet readiness, tactics, and future training through data collection, event reconstruction, technical analysis, and formal analytical products. The position may require serving aboard exercise units as a lead observer and coordinator, and supporting authorization and clearance processes for analytical equipment installed and operated aboard U.S. Navy ships and aircraft. The description notes that incumbents may be asked to perform other position-related tasks. Sayres describes an environment supporting employees’ personal and professional development while meeting customer expectations.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance verifiable in DISS.
Mid-level ASW Analysts must possess at least three of the listed qualifications, which may be obtained concurrently:
Six years of U.S. Navy experience related to ship, submarine, or aircraft operations and warfare tasks.
Two years of experience managing Undersea Warfare (USW) projects or programs.
Experience using analytical software tools such as MATLAB or statistical analysis software.
Demonstrated ability to prepare technically accurate briefings, reports, and formal correspondence.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex operational data.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ASW tactics, sensors, and operational concepts.
Experience supporting fleet exercises, assessments, or training events.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in operational and shipboard environments.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple analytical tasks concurrently.

Responsibilities

Design and support test and data collection plans for ASW exercises and events.
Serve as lead observer and coordinator aboard exercise units, conducting real-time observation and data collection for post-exercise reconstruction.
Develop and manage exercise messages in support of operational scenarios.
Reconstruct exercise events using collected data and validated methodologies.
Analyze exercise results in accordance with approved Analysis Plans.
Serve as primary author of analytical deliverables, including Reconstruction and Analysis Reports, Cross or Focused Studies, and annual and periodic analytical reports.
Prepare and deliver technically accurate briefings, reports, and correspondence for government stakeholders.
Assist with obtaining required security clearances and authorizations to install and operate analytical equipment aboard U.S. Navy ships and aircraft.
Perform other position-related tasks as requested.