E-2 Tactical Operations Specialist

MANTECH; Patuxent Highland (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Lexington Park, MD is seeking an E-2 Tactical Operations Specialist. This hybrid role requires three days onsite per week and offers the chance to apply tactical aviation and systems engineering expertise to support PMA-231.

You will work on airworthiness, program risk mitigation, and alignment with Fleet mission needs, leveraging Navy pilot/NFO experience and Navy Weapons School credentials. The position involves developing training material, providing technical support, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business, management, technical, or scientific field.
• 12+ years of recent experience with aircraft tactical systems.
• Graduate of Navy Weapons School, Test Pilot School, or strike lead qualification.
• Prior USN/USMC pilot or NFO experience.
• US citizen with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply SME from Naval Aviator to document technical data for NATOPS/NATIP for E-2/C-2 aircraft and weapons systems.
• Analyze operational suitability of naval aviation platforms, weapons, sensors, and systems; develop material for operators.
• Develop NAMC training seminar material for DoD personnel and support briefings and workshops.
• Provide SME for aircraft/weapon systems including procedures, failure analysis, and avionics.
• Review complex technical problems and troubleshoot using data review methodologies and automated evaluation programs.
• Support project execution, business and technical operations, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Naval Aviator experience

Aircraft tactical systems

NAMC training material development

Data review methodologies

Automated evaluation programs

Education

BS/BA degree in Business/Management/Technical/Scientific

Tools

Data review methodologies

Automated evaluation programs

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented E-2 Tactical Operations Specialist to join our team in Lexington Park, MD. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite per week.

The E-2 Tactical Operations Specialist will leverage their tactical aviation and military operations experience combined with systems engineering expertise to support the E-2/C-2 Airborne Command and Control Systems Program Office (PMA-231), delivering engineering and technical support to ensure airworthiness, program risk mitigation, and alignment with Fleet mission needs.

Responsibilities

• Apply Subject Matter Expertise from your experience as a Naval Aviator to identify, define, and document technical data for NATOPS/NATIP products for E-2/C-2 aircraft and associated weapons systems.
• Provide analysis of operational suitability of naval aviation platforms, weapons, sensors, and systems, and develop material required for operators to employ and maintain these systems safely and effectively.
• Develop and present Naval Aviation Missions and Capabilities (NAMC) training seminar material to DoD personnel and apply analytic expertise to support technical exchanges, briefings, and workshops.
• Provide subject matter expertise for specific aircraft/weapon systems and subsystems, including operational procedures, failure analysis, and technical support related to avionics, airframes, navigation, and fire control.
• Review complex technical problems, provide solutions for software, hardware, and systems, and troubleshoot operating anomalies using data review methodologies and automated evaluation programs.
• Provide project execution, business and technical operations, strategic initiatives, and business improvements to support exceptionally complex technical and organizational tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in a Business, Management, Technical, or Scientific discipline from an accredited college or university
• 12+ years of recent and relevant professional experience with aircraft tactical systems employment
• Prior experience with Fleet operations, Fleet issues, deficiencies, operator needs, and mission environments
• Must be a graduate of a Navy Weapons School, Test Pilot School (TPS) or possess a strike lead qualification
• Must be a prior USN/USMC pilot or NFO

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing Class Desk support, including extensive coordination with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Fleet stakeholders
• Deep knowledge of NAVAIR engineering policies, processes, technical review requirements, and experience supporting Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR)
• Experience with the E-2D Hawkeye as a pilot or NFO
• Experience supporting acquisition lifecycle phases, Flight Clearances, Airworthiness issues, Configuration Management, and Systems Safety Working Groups (SSWG)

Clearance Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a current or active DoD Secret clearance or higher with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.