Special And Tactical Operations Leader, WARFARE ANALYST EA-18G

GD Information Technology • Everett, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Special and Tactical Operations Leader - Aviation to support the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Digital Analytics Infrastructure and Technology Advancement (DAiTA) Group Warfare Effectiveness Department (WED). The role contributes to the strategic direction of the business and supports government mission outcomes. The leader develops procedures, reviews team members’ work products, manages project efforts, and leads problem resolution.

The position applies aviation and weapons-systems expertise to technical data and analyses for Naval tactical aircraft and associated weapons systems. Work includes preparing material to support safe and effective aircraft and weapons employment, developing and presenting Naval Aviation Missions and Capabilities (NAMC) training seminars, and providing analytical support for tactics, techniques, and procedures. The position is contingent and expected to start in late summer 2027. It is onsite in Everett, Washington, with a stated performance location at Whidbey, Washington, and requires travel.

Requirements

• Master of Science or Master of Arts degree with specialized military systems training.
• Graduate of the Electronic Attack Weapons School (EAWS).
• At least 12 years of recent professional experience with EA-18G and/or EA-6B aircraft as a pilot or Weapon Systems Officer (WSO).
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• 10% travel required.
• Experience as a fixed-wing or rotary-wing military aircrew member, or equivalent civilian experience, as relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• 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 for Navy, Joint, and allied systems, or modeling and simulations for operational analysis.
• Develop, prepare, and manage material needed for operators to safely and effectively employ aircraft and weapon systems.
• Develop and present Naval Aviation Missions and Capabilities (NAMC) training seminar material to DoD personnel.
• Provide analytical expertise for technical exchanges, briefings, and workshops supporting recommended tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Lead the team by developing procedures, reviewing team work products, managing project efforts, and leading problem resolution.
• Qualify as a contract flight crewmember in accordance with OPNAVINST 3710.7 if required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave.
• Paid parental leave and paid family leave for eligible employees.
• Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental and vision plan options.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior