Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Analyst

Sayres Defense•San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Sayres is seeking an experienced Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Analyst in San Diego, California. The analyst provides support to 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 supports data collection, event reconstruction, technical analysis, and the development of formal analytical products that inform fleet readiness, tactics, and future training. An active Secret clearance, verifiable in DISS, is required. The position description is intended as a representative summary of major responsibilities and accountabilities. Incumbents may be asked to perform other position-related tasks. Sayres describes an atmosphere that supports employees’ personal and professional development while exceeding customer expectations.

Requirements

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

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 to support 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.