Unmanned Systems (UxS) Program Analyst

Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a staff specialist and principal technical advisor for UxS Operations.
• Advise leadership on current UxS tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Affiliate with stakeholders to align research, development, procurement, and sustainment funding with future program needs.
• Support UxS operations, including test, evaluation, and training events.
• Participate in technical evaluations, field tests, and operational demonstrations.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, briefings, and program updates.
• Support development and modification of requirements documentation as necessary.
• Directly interface with customer and USG stakeholders.
• Work in groups or independently with minimal or no supervision. Responsible for data management and generation.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and issues and determine technical solutions.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• 10+ years of experience supporting Department of War (DoW) or Special Operations unmanned systems programs
• Strong understanding of NSW mission sets, operational tempo, and joint/combined force integration
• Understanding of OPLANs desired
• Demonstrated hands-on operational experience with Group 1–3 UAS, USV, UGV, and UUV platforms, including flight operations, testing, or evaluation
• Experience providing technical and programmatic advisement to program managers and leadership on UxS acquisition, sustainment, and operational employment
• Working knowledge of mission planning, airspace coordination, and safety/risk management for UxS operations
• Current or ability to obtain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience preparing professional reports, briefings, and presentations
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support test events, meetings, exercises, and operational demonstrations

Preferred Skills, Education, And Experience

• Prior military UxS operator, maintainer, or mission commander experience (e.g., RPA/UAS rated pilot/operator, USV/UUV operator, sensor operator, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting NSW or other Special Operations Forces (SOF) unmanned programs
• Experience with weapons integration on UxS (hardware/software integration, release mechanisms, safety interlocks, and certification testing)
• Experience supporting NSW, Naval Aviation, or other SOF aviation programs, particularly in roles that involved weapons employment or live-fire events
• Excellent written, verbal, and briefing skills; capable of conveying technical material to senior leaders and non-technical audiences
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aviation technology, management, or a related field — or equivalent combination of military and industry experience (10+ years)
• Previous experience with UxS payload integration
• Previous experience representing, training, or teaching technical and complex equipment

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off
• Short Term/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance/Workers Compensation
• Traditional and Roth 401k plan options

Department: UxS Primary Location: Coronado, CA, NSWC HQ Job Type: Temporary (6 months) Job Level: UxS Program Analyst - SME Job Posting: 20 January 2026