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

GD Information Technology•Norfolk, VA

4d•Onsite

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 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 the operational suitability and effectiveness of naval aviation platforms, weapons, sensors, and systems, and supports warfighting assessments, advanced concept employment analysis, acquisition and sustainment efforts, and modeling and simulation for operational analysis. The role develops and manages materials to help operators employ aircraft and weapons systems safely and effectively. It also develops and presents Naval Aviation Missions and Capabilities (NAMC) training seminar materials and provides analytic 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. This is a contingent position expected to start in late summer 2027, located onsite in Norfolk/Oceana, Virginia, with 10% travel listed in the role requirements and 10–25% listed under travel required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Active Top Secret security clearance.
MS/MA degree with specialized military systems training.
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).
Graduate of Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) or Marine Aviation Weapons Training Squadron-1 (MAWTS-1) Weapons Tactics Instructor (WTI).
10% travel required; the posting also lists travel required as 10–25%.

Nice To Haves

Qualification as a contract flight crewmember in accordance with OPNAVINST 3710.7 may be required.

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 the operational suitability of naval aviation platforms, weapons, sensors, and systems.
Support system-level warfighting assessments and effectiveness analysis, advanced concept employment analysis, Navy, Joint, and allied systems acquisition and sustainment, or modeling and simulations for operational analysis.
Develop, prepare, and manage material 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 analytic expertise for technical exchanges, briefings, and workshops supporting recommended tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
401(k) with company match.
Competitive pay and paid time off.
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plan options.
Vision plan.
Full flex work weeks where possible.
Vacation, sick and personal time, 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 are provided or available.