Special And Tactical Operations Leader, WARFARE ANALYST F/A-18A-F
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 fixed-wing or rotary-wing military aircrew experience, 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 of naval aviation platforms, weapons, sensors, and systems and supports warfighting assessments, effectiveness and advanced-concept employment analyses, acquisition and sustainment analyses, and modeling and simulations for operational analysis. The role develops, prepares, and manages materials that help operators safely and effectively employ aircraft and weapon systems, including Naval Aviation Missions and Capabilities (NAMC) training seminar materials for DoD personnel. It also 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. The position is onsite in California, requires 10–25% travel, and is a contingent position expected to start in late summer of 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) program.
- Active Top Secret security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
- 10–25% travel required.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team, develop procedures, review other team members’ 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, acquisition and sustainment analysis, or modeling and simulations for operational analysis.
- Develop, prepare, and manage material required 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 analytic 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 and vision plan options.
- Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and 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.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
- AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities.
- Internal mobility team focused on helping employees achieve career goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
