Special And Tactical Operations Leader, WARFARE ANALYST F/A-18A-F

General Dynamics Information Technology•Norfolk, VA

5d•$111,155 - $150,385•Onsite

About The Position

The Special and Tactical Operations Leader - Aviation will support the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Digital Analytics Infrastructure and Technology Advancement (DAiTA) Group Warfare Effectiveness Department (WED). The role leads a team, develops procedures, reviews 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 analyzes operational suitability of naval aviation platforms, weapons, sensors, and systems, and supports warfighting assessments, effectiveness analysis, concept employment analysis, acquisition and sustainment analysis, and modeling and simulation for operational analysis. The role develops and manages materials to help operators safely and effectively employ aircraft and weapons systems, including Naval Aviation Missions and Capabilities (NAMC) training seminar materials for DoD personnel. It also provides analytical expertise for technical exchanges, briefings, and workshops supporting recommended tactics, techniques, and procedures. Qualification as a contract flight crewmember under OPNAVINST 3710.7 may be required. The role is onsite in the Norfolk/Oceana, Virginia area, requires travel, and is a contingent position expected to start in late summer 2027.

Requirements

At least 12 years of recent professional experience with F/A-18 aircraft tactical system employment as an F/A-18 pilot or Weapon Systems Officer (WSO).
MS/MA degree with specialized military systems training.
Graduate of Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) or Marine Aviation Weapons Training Squadron-1 (MAWTS-1) Weapons Tactics Instructor (WTI).
Active Top Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
10% travel required; the posting also lists travel required as 10–25%.
May need qualification as a contract flight crewmember in accordance with OPNAVINST 3710.7.

Responsibilities

Lead a team, develop procedures, review other team personnel’s work products, manage project efforts, and lead problem resolution.
Identify, define, and document technical data for weaponeering, NATOPS, and NTRP (NATIP) products for Naval tactical aircraft and associated weapons systems.
Analyze 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, and modeling and simulations for operational analysis.
Develop, prepare, and manage materials for safe and effective operator employment of 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
401(k) with company match.
Competitive pay and paid time off.
Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plan options.
Vision plan.
Full flex work weeks where possible.
Vacation, sick, personal, holiday, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.