Principal Analyst – CNAP N8C Readiness Requirements Support

Prevailance•San Diego, CA

4d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

This position is contingent upon successful contract submission and award. Prevailance is seeking a senior-level Principal Analyst to provide readiness requirements and budgetary analysis in support of CNAP N8C . This role focuses on Flying Hour Program execution, readiness account analysis, PPBE support, and enterprise-level budget planning across squadrons, air wings, and aircraft carriers. The ideal candidate brings deep Navy aviation readiness experience, fluency in PPBE processes and models, and the ability to brief and advise senior and flag-level leadership. Travel may be required.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required
Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting studies, analyses, surveys, and reporting for organizational or enterprise-level initiatives
Experience in systems design analysis , functional requirements analysis, and implementation or transition planning for government or commercial systems
Strong, practical experience with: CNAF Flying Hour Program Aircraft, weapons, and ship depot maintenance funding Aviation readiness accounts supporting squadrons, air wings, and aircraft carriers Naval aviation strategic laydown and force structure planning DoD PPBE process , PBIS , FHRM , and related readiness models
Demonstrated ability to perform complex, cross-functional analysis and develop enterprise-level solutions
Experience, maturity, and presence to deliver flag-level briefings and senior leadership engagements
Proven ability to lead analytically, set vision, define processes, and support major programs at the enterprise level
Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a related discipline preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze aviation readiness requirements in support of CNAP N8C priorities
Provide detailed budgetary analysis for the CNAF Flying Hour Program and associated readiness accounts, including flying hours, TAD funding, Projected Related Engineering (PRE), Projected Related Logistics (PRL), and depot-level maintenance
Support readiness planning for squadrons, air wings, and aircraft carriers aligned to the Optimized Fleet Readiness Training Plan (OFRTP) across the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP)
Support planning and programming of Flying Hour Other (1A1A / 1A2A) programs for POM development
Provide continuity and subject matter expertise on the PPBE cycle and PBIS in support of the Flying Hour Program Manager
Analyze and interpret Carrier Operations and Maintenance budgetary policies and programmatic changes, including impacts of budget shortfalls on readiness and execution
Serve as the CNAP N8 Requirements Directorate liaison for tracking and analysis of Aviation Readiness Accounts, including: Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Depot (AIMD) Air Traffic Control Systems Aircraft Support Equipment Aircraft Systems Support Aviation Depot budgets (1A4N and 1A5A)
Operate and analyze data using the Flying Hour Resource Model (FHRM) , Flying Hour Projection System (FHPS) , and OPNAV Ship OPS Budget Model
Ensure compliance with CNAFINST 7300.1 (Flying Hour Program) requirements, including submission, tracking, approval, and execution monitoring of Flying Hour Other budget inputs
Maintain and validate the Unfunded Priority List (UPL) for the execution year and coordinate requested amounts with CNAP Comptrollers
Support TYCOM equities and preparations for OPNAV N83’s annual Flying Hour Program (FHP) Planning Conference
Prepare briefings, issue papers, and responses for leadership engagements, including the Council of Captains (CoC) Conference
Attend and prepare briefings on fleet requirements for the annual OPNAV Program Requirements Review (PRR) and upcoming POM cycles