Principal Analyst – Transition Support & MAP Development

Prevailance, Inc.•Coronado, CA

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About The Position

This position is contingent upon successful contract submission and award. Prevailance is seeking a senior-level Principal Analyst to support Navy aviation transition planning and Master Aviation Plan (MAP) development. This role provides analytical, planning, and advisory support across aircraft transitions, platform introductions, community sundowns, manpower planning, and budget alignment. The ideal candidate brings deep Navy aviation domain expertise, strong analytic rigor, 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 business improvement initiatives
Experience in systems design analysis, functional requirements analysis, and implementation or transition planning for government or commercial systems and processes
Strong, practical experience with: Navy aviation squadrons and air wings, Aviation maintenance and aircraft carrier operations, Aircraft introduction, transition, and community sundown processes, CNAF MAP development and execution, Manpower planning and transition budget PPBE processes
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
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, science, mathematics, or a related field
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a related discipline preferred

Responsibilities

Provide analytical recommendations supporting the CNAF MAP, including manpower, manning, maintenance, and materiel impacts
Review, analyze, and recommend requirements for the introduction of new aviation platforms and transition of communities from legacy to next-generation aircraft, including community sundowning
Analyze costs associated with MAP execution and related transition activities
Identify and assess outstanding transition requirements for aviation communities transitioning to new aircraft or sunsetting platforms
Develop data-driven recommendations to identify manpower, manning, and phasing requirements at the squadron, wing, and carrier levels to support MAP execution
Draft MAP planning documentation in support of the annual MAP Conference
Analyze MAP, transition, and sundown requirements and assess implications for manpower, manning, and PPBE planning and programming
Develop and present MAP analytical products and briefings to senior leadership
Provide updates and analytical input supporting CNAL/CNAP Safe for Flight (SFF) instructions
Analyze MAP changes and provide recommendations to the OPNAV N51 Strategic Laydown and Dispersal (SLD) process during the Design Phase
Participate in SLD Assessment Phase working groups and provide recommendations on shore installation requirements supporting MAP execution