Cryptologic Warfare Subject Matter Expert

Helios Defense Solutions; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Family‑focused work environment

Job summary

HELIOS Defense Solutions is seeking a Senior Cryptology / Cryptologic Warfare Subject Matter Expert to support a mission-critical defense program. The role requires extensive fleet/Navy cryptology experience and leadership in doctrine, training, and operational effectiveness.

On-site at a secure Government facility, with periodic travel, and a focus on advancing information warfare capabilities. The candidate will develop concepts, refine procedures, and provide analytical products to improve

Qualifications

• Ten+ years in Fleet/Navy Cryptology or Information Warfare.
• Experience developing concepts of operations, doctrine, and tactics.
• Ability to lead cross-discipline IW projects and training.
• Strong briefing, written communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical and operational authority on Fleet/Navy Cryptology and IW capabilities.
• Support development and refinement of cryptology concepts, doctrine, and TTPs.
• Ensure alignment of cryptology doctrine with joint and naval strategies.
• Conduct readiness analyses to support advanced training and requirements.
• Develop and deliver advanced cryptology training at multiple levels.
• Integrate cryptology with other Information Warfare disciplines.

Skills

Cryptology

Navy IW

Training development

Doctrine development

Operational briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, Cryptologic Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, National Security

Job description

Description

HELIOS is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cryptology / Cryptologic Warfare Subject Matter Expert to support a mission-critical defense program. This individual will serve in a key technical capacity and provide deep operational expertise in Fleet and Navy Cryptology, associated Information Warfare capabilities, advanced tactical training, readiness assessment, doctrine, and operational integration. The successful candidate will use extensive cryptologic operational experience to support the development and refinement of concepts, doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures, training programs, analytical products, and recommendations for improving mission readiness and operational effectiveness. This position requires a professional who can work independently, collaborate across multiple Information Warfare disciplines, and participate effectively in technical meetings, working groups, conferences, planning sessions, exercises, wargames, and senior‑leader engagements. Position is contingent upon contract award and funding.

JOB DETAILS

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salaried Work Arrangement: On‑Site at a secure Government facility; this is not a remote position

Location: Specific duty location will be discussed during the recruiting process

Travel: Periodic domestic travel may be required

Anticipated Base Position Status: Contingent upon contract award

Benefits

HELIOS offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision to include
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• A family‑focused, mission‑oriented work environment

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical and operational authority on Fleet and Navy Cryptology and related Information Warfare capabilities.
• Support the development, validation, standardization, and revision of cryptology‑related concepts of operations, doctrine, and tactics, techniques and procedures.
• Ensure cryptology‑related doctrine and training products remain aligned with applicable joint and naval strategies, concepts, and doctrine.
• Conduct mission, capability, operational‑environment, and readiness analyses supporting advanced training and operational requirements.
• Evaluate cryptology training effectiveness, operational capability, capacity gaps, and readiness shortfalls. - Develop recommendations for systems, training, technical, and process improvements.
• Support the identification, development, and refinement of unit‑and staff‑level training requirements and readiness‑assessment metrics.
• Plan, develop, deliver, and assess advanced cryptology training at individual, unit, group, integrated, and joint levels.
• Support live, virtual, constructive training, exercises, experimentation, and wargaming as required.
• Integrate cryptology expertise with other Information Warfare disciplines, including Electromagnetic Warfare, Command and Control, Intelligence, Space Operations, Information Operations, Defensive Cyber Operations, and DODIN Operations.
• Prepare professional briefings, white papers, meeting notes, reports, analytical products, recommendations, and Plans of Action and Milestones.
• Independently participate in technical meetings, working groups, conferences, planning sessions, exercises, and other operational forums.
• Present complex cryptologic concepts clearly to technical, operational, and senior‑leader audiences.
• Comply with all applicable security, Operations Security, privacy, information‑protection, and Government facility requirements.

Required Credentials

• Must be a U.S. citizen due to Federal security‑clearance requirements.
• Must currently possess fully adjudicated Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility. TS/SCI eligibility must be current and capable of transferring in status by the first day of work.
• Interim TS/SCI clearances will not be accepted.
• Must be able and willing to work full‑time on‑site at a secure Government facility.
• Must be able to support customer‑established Monday‑through‑Friday core hours.
• Must be willing to travel periodically in support of mission requirements.

Required Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience within the Fleet or Navy Cryptology Information Warfare mission area.
• Deep operational understanding of Navy cryptologic capabilities, missions, organizations, systems, operational processes, or training requirements.
• Experience developing, reviewing, revising, or implementing concepts of operations, doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures, operational guidance, or related technical products.
• Experience supporting advanced training, exercise planning, operational readiness, mission analysis, or capability assessments.
• Experience identifying capability, capacity, training, system, or process gaps and developing actionable recommendations.
• Experience preparing professional briefings, white papers, analytical reports, meeting notes, Plans of Action and Milestones, or senior‑leader presentations.
• Ability to independently participate in technical meetings, working groups, conferences, planning sessions, exercises, and wargames.
• Ability to integrate cryptologic capabilities with other Information Warfare mission areas.
• Excellent written communication, verbal communication, analytical, facilitation, and collaboration skills.

Desired Education and Professional Credentials

• Active work in the Fleet or Navy Cryptology mission area within the last five years.
• Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, Cryptologic Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, National Security, or a related discipline.
• Equivalent military technical education and directly relevant operational experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• Information Warfare Warfare Tactics Instructor designation.
• Navy Master Training Specialist, Navy instructor qualification, or equivalent training‑development credential.
• Recognized service‑level cryptologic, signals‑intelligence, evaluator, operator, instructor, or mission qualification.
• Joint Professional Military Education or Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education.
• Experience supporting live, virtual, constructive training, Fleet exercises, large‑scale exercises, Maritime Operations Center activities, or operational‑level wargaming.
• Relevant cybersecurity, network, or information‑assurance certification when directly aligned with the candidate’s operational experience. Such certifications are preferred and are not a baseline requirement for this position.

WHO ARE WE

HELIOS is a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business that delivers focused support across Department of Defense and Federal mission environments. Our team combines operational experience, technical expertise, purposeful training, disciplined program execution, and a problem‑solving mindset to address complex client challenges.

TOP REASONS TO JOIN THE HELIOS FAMILY

• Company culture: Our employees are valued as individuals and supported within a family‑focused work environment.
• Competitive benefits: HELIOS provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families.
• Open‑door leadership: Employees have access to company leadership to raise questions, solve problems, and share ideas.
• Mission impact: Every employee contributes directly to important, real‑world national security missions.
• Veteran advocates: HELIOS values military experience and supports the perspectives and professional strengths of Veteran employees.
• Merit‑based organization: Advancement, recognition, and rewards are driven by performance, skills, and contributions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HELIOS Defense Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected Veteran status. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.