Senior Undersea Warfare Program Analyst

Ventus Solutions•Arlington, VA

3d•$115,000 - $138,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled Senior Undersea Warfare Program Analyst to support an innovative program office. You will support Navy leadership in the planning, programming, budgeting, requirements development, and execution of emerging undersea warfare capabilities, including Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), stationary and deployable seabed systems, and Undersea Constellation initiatives. The position combines Pentagon Action Officer responsibilities with program analysis and stakeholder coordination supporting senior Navy decision-makers. Join our innovative team and contribute to impactful national security initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Operations Research, Business, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
5+ years of relevant Department of Defense, Navy, or defense industry experience.
Experience supporting Pentagon staffs, OPNAV, Navy headquarters, Fleet staffs, Systems Commands, or Program Executive Offices.
Familiarity with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
Experience preparing executive-level briefings, talking points, decision papers, memoranda, and presentations for senior leadership.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and managing action items.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced headquarters environment.
Secret Clearance required.

Nice To Haves

TS Clearance preferred.
Experience with JCIDS, Navy requirements development, or capability documentation (CDDs, ICDs, TLRs, etc.).
Experience supporting Navy budget development and execution using PBIS or similar resource management tools.
Experience supporting Flag Officer-level organizations.
Operational or technical experience with: Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Undersea Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS), Subsea and Seabed Warfare.
DAWIA Level II (or higher) certification in Program Management or Engineering.
Experience supporting acquisition programs or Program Executive Offices.
Knowledge of Navy undersea warfare capability development and modernization.
Experience developing portfolio status reports, funding analyses, and executive-level program briefings.
Demonstrated ability to represent organizations at meetings, conferences, and technical exchanges while preparing after-action reports and tracking follow-on actions.
PBIS experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support Navy leadership in the planning, programming, budgeting, requirements development, and execution of emerging undersea warfare capabilities.
Combine Pentagon Action Officer responsibilities with program analysis and stakeholder coordination.
Support senior Navy decision-makers.
Prepare executive-level briefings, talking points, decision papers, memoranda, and presentations for senior leadership.
Coordinate across multiple stakeholders and manage action items.
Represent organizations at meetings, conferences, and technical exchanges.
Prepare after-action reports and track follow-on actions.