Tactical Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Provide data analysis and operational support for the Surface Warfare Enterprise.
• Review shipboard combat systems data, validate configurations, assess use of published TTPs, and provide actionable fleet feedback.
• Analyze technical data and solutions using tools such as DCD/ECS, PMA, ATRT, TIMBER, and FDC STORM.
• Cook up coordination with program offices and combat system developers to identify technical issues, assess operational impact, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Draft and review white papers, SOPs, OPORDERs, OPTASKs, and related operational documents.
• Establish timelines, analytic processes, and recurring event requirements for Dx/Dr during training and real-world events.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and performance metrics to measure watch stander proficiency, combat system accuracy, radar performance, and doctrine alignment.

Required Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced in a watch station with authority to employ the Aegis or SSDS Weapon System.
• Experience as one or more of the following:
• Tactical Action Officer (TAO)
• Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC)
• Battle Watch Captain (BWC)
• Combat Systems Coordinator (CSC)
• BMD Watch Officer (BMDO)
• Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI)
• Experience using qualitative and quantitative assessment methods to evaluate warfighting readiness, capability, and capacity.
• Experience in Navy Combat Systems development, rapid capability development, or post-weapons firing mission analysis of shipboard combat weapon systems.
• Bachelor of Science degree required; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Location

Dahlgren, Virginia

Security Clearance

Possess current Security Clearance of SECRET and TS/SCI eligible.