Naval Combat Systems Analyst Above Water Readiness

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 104,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Mortgage guidance

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force at Devonport Naval Base seeks a Combat System Analyst (Above Water) to enhance the operational effectiveness of Navy combat systems. You will lead research, planning, coordination, and analysis of performance trials, assessing sensors, weapons, and support systems to measure readiness and identify improvement opportunities.

Working with fleet units, training, engineering, and partners, you will provide specialist advice, monitor performance trends, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Experience with naval combat systems requirements and specifications including NZDF fleet requirements.
• Experience with combat system testing, condition monitoring, maintenance and repair is beneficial.
• Knowledge of ship signatures and signature reduction techniques.
• Knowledge of above-water warfare systems, weapons, counter measures and tactical procedures.
• Ability to operate operational evaluation equipment.
• Ability to analyse system condition reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead research, planning, coordination and analysis of operational performance trials for above-water combat systems.
• Monitor performance trends of combat systems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to development of warfare policy, doctrine, tactics and procedures.
• Support technical investigations, capability development, weapons firings, and integration of new systems.

Skills

Systems thinking

Analytical thinking

Evidence-based reporting

Naval combat systems

Signature reduction

Evaluation equipment

Data analysis

Communication skills

Policy development

Operational readiness

Job description

New Zealand Defence Force at Devonport Naval Base seeks a Combat System Analyst (Above Water) to enhance the operational effectiveness of Navy combat systems. You will lead research, planning, coordination, and analysis of performance trials, assessing sensors, weapons, and support systems to measure readiness and identify improvement opportunities.

Working with fleet units, training, engineering, and partners, you will provide specialist advice, monitor performance trends, and contribute to