Senior Undersea Warfare Program Analyst

About the role

Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled Senior Undersea Warfare Program Analyst to support an innovative program office. You will support Navy leadership in the planning, programming, budgeting, requirements development, and execution of emerging undersea warfare capabilities, including Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), stationary and deployable seabed systems, and Undersea Constellation initiatives. The position combines Pentagon Action Officer responsibilities with program analysis and stakeholder coordination supporting senior Navy decision-makers.

Work Location: Onsite in Arlington, VA (Pentagon). Travel: less than 10%. Clearance: Secret required; TS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Navy leadership in planning, programming, budgeting, requirements development, and execution of undersea warfare capabilities.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, talking points, decision papers, memoranda, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Coordinate across multiple stakeholders and manage action items.
• Represent organizations at meetings, conferences, and technical exchanges; prepare after-action reports and track follow-on actions.
• Develop portfolio status reports, funding analyses, and executive-level program briefings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Operations Research, Business, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant Department of Defense, Navy, or defense industry experience.
• Experience supporting Pentagon staffs, OPNAV, Navy headquarters, Fleet staffs, Systems Commands, or Program Executive Offices.
• Familiarity with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced headquarters environment.

Qualifications (Desired)

• Experience with JCIDS, Navy requirements development, or capability documentation (CDDs, ICDs, TLRs, etc.).
• Experience supporting Navy budget development and execution using PBIS or similar resource management tools.
• Experience supporting Flag Officer-level organizations.
• Operational or technical experience with Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), or Undersea Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS).
• DAWIA Level II (or higher) certification in Program Management or Engineering.
• Experience supporting acquisition programs or Program Executive Offices.
• Knowledge of Navy undersea warfare capability development and modernization.
• PBIS experience strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.
• Retirement plans.
• Generous paid time off.

Pay

Expected salary range: $115,000–$138,000. Final compensation is determined by experience, qualifications, and government contract labor rate requirements.