Special And Tactical Operations Leader, WARFARE ANALYST EA-18G
About The Position
The Special and Tactical Operations Leader - Aviation supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Digital Analytics Infrastructure and Technology Advancement (DAiTA) Group Warfare Effectiveness Department (WED). The role provides team leadership, develops procedures, reviews other team members’ work products, manages project efforts, and leads problem resolution. The position applies military aircrew or equivalent civilian experience to identify, define, and document technical data for weaponeering, NATOPS, and NTRP (NATIP) products for Naval tactical aircraft and associated weapons systems. It also analyzes the operational suitability of naval aviation platforms, weapons, sensors, and systems; supports warfighting assessments and effectiveness analysis, advanced concept employment analysis, acquisition and sustainment analysis, or operational modeling and simulation; and develops materials to help operators safely and effectively employ aircraft and weapons systems. The role may require qualification as a contract flight crewmember under OPNAVINST 3710.7. The position is contingent and expected to start in late summer 2027. It is onsite in Washington State, with a stated performance location of Whidbey and a listed work location of Everett, WA. Travel is required (10% in the role requirements; 10–25% in the posting’s travel field).
Requirements
- At least 12 years of recent professional experience with EA-18G and/or EA-6B aircraft as a pilot or Weapon Systems Officer (WSO).
- At least 10 years of related experience, as stated in the job qualifications.
- MS/MA degree with specialized military systems training.
- Graduate of the Electronic Attack Weapons School (EAWS).
- Active Top Secret security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to travel; the role requirements specify 10% travel, while the posting lists 10–25%.
- May require qualification as a contract flight crewmember under OPNAVINST 3710.7.
Responsibilities
- Apply fixed-wing or rotary-wing military aircrew or equivalent civilian experience to identify, define, and document technical data for weaponeering, NATOPS, and NTRP (NATIP) products for Naval tactical aircraft and associated weapons systems.
- Analyze the operational suitability of naval aviation platforms, weapons, sensors, and systems.
- Support system-level warfighting assessments and effectiveness analysis, advanced concept employment analysis, acquisition and sustainment analysis, or modeling and simulations for operational analysis.
- Develop, prepare, and manage materials that enable operators to safely and effectively employ aircraft and weapon systems.
- Develop and present Naval Aviation Missions and Capabilities (NAMC) training seminar materials to DoD personnel.
- Provide analytic expertise for technical exchanges, briefings, and workshops supporting recommended tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Lead the team, develop procedures, review team work products, manage project efforts, and lead problem resolution.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Competitive pay.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, paid holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
- Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental and vision plans.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
- Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
