Senior Analyst: Weaponeering Applications Lead

About the role

Job Overview PatchPlus seeks a senior targeting and weaponeering professional to serve as the Senior Analyst Specialist II and Weaponeering Applications Lead in support of the Joint Targeting School (JTS), a Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) J7 schoolhouse at Dam Neck Annex, NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA. JTS delivers operational-level targeting training to Service, Interagency, and Allied personnel worldwide. The Weaponeering Applications Lead provides technical, programmatic, and analytical support for all Weaponeering Applications activities at JTS.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, programmatic, and analytical support for Weaponeering Applications
• Develop, maintain, integrate, and validate software tools, models, and methodologies enabling accurate prediction of weapon effects against a variety of target sets
• Deliver in-residence classroom and MTT instruction on methods of weaponeering within JMEMs Weaponeering System (JWS) or other applicable software
• Develop, update, and maintain weaponeering applications aligned with current JMEMs data, methodologies, and the DoD Weaponeering Guide; integrate new munitions, targets, and effects data as directed
• Conduct annual Verification and Validation (V&V) of all weaponeering applications against authoritative JMEM data; prepare documentation packages to support government accreditation of applications
• Maintain a secure repository of validated weaponeering models, algorithms, and datasets; maintain a master list of accredited weaponeering tools, models, and algorithms; track user feedback and integrate into future updates
• Facilitate annual curriculum reviews of weaponeering training materials; maintain a registry of qualified instructors and certified users of government-provided weaponeering software
• Provide day-to-day programmatic and technical oversight of weaponeering application activities; serve as SME at internal and external meetings, working groups, and conferences involving weaponeering, JMEMs, or effects modeling
• Coordinate and execute bi-annual CCMD and Service Weaponeering Applications program audits and accreditations; deliver Audit and Accreditation Final Reports
• Maintain a professional image and adhere to JTS standards of professional conduct at all times

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance with NACLAC in-scope within the last 5 years
• No degree with a minimum of 7 years’ warfighting operational experience REQUIRED
• Expert knowledge of JMEMs, JWS (JMEMs Weaponeering System), and the DoD Weaponeering Guide
• Graduate of the DOD CDE Qualification Course (per PWS AQL for Weaponeering lead)
• Demonstrated success in three (3) or more of the following areas:
• Expert knowledge of Weaponeering Applications methodology, precedent, procedures, and regulations issued by the DOD, JS, and the JS J7
• Experience using Weaponeering Applications or managing a Weaponeering Applications program (highly desired)
• Familiarity with the Targeting community and key participants in Joint Targeting and Joint Planning Process
• In-depth understanding of the Joint Targeting Cycle
• Knowledge of Joint Doctrine and Chairman Instructions/Manuals
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis and evaluations
• Experience with Verification and Validation (V&V) of software tools against authoritative data sources
• Comprehensive practical knowledge of ISD principles sufficient to independently plan, coordinate, and design instruction for complex joint targeting training programs
• High degree of knowledge in preparing and directing correspondence, reports, briefings, graphs, and charts; proficient with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of one or more Joint Targeting Staff Courses
• Experience interoperating weaponeering applications with mission planning systems and C2 environments
• Joint Staff or Combatant Command targeting staff experience
• Knowledge of Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manuals (JMEMs) update cycles and controlled distribution procedures
• Graduate of the DOD CA Course
• SharePoint experience

Additional Comments

Offers contingent on successful contract award. Start date on or about 25 September 2026. Must be willing to sign a Contractor Visitor Group Security Agreement upon award. Resume may be used as part of business proposal.

Benefits

• Hightly Competitive Compensation Package
• 401K Plan
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
• Annual Performance Bonuses
• Paid Federal Holidays (FT positions only)
• Paid Time Off (FT positions only)
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Disability / Vision / Dental / Life Insurance & Much More…

About Patchplus

PatchPlus Consulting Inc. is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned and Woman Owned Small Business est. in 2002 with a singular purpose: to continue to make a difference to the Warfighter. 100% of PPC’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Space, Cyber, and Command and Control/Battle Management subject matter experts are military; many with 20+ years of experience, and some still serve. Our commitment to excellence and unwavering Warfighter focus helps our customers meet their mission goals.