EW CAPABILITY GAP ANALYST

Ignite Now; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Now is seeking an Electromagnetic Warfare Capability Gap Analyst based in Omaha, NE. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in EMSO operations and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Responsibilities involve analyzing EW capabilities, developing solutions to close capability gaps, and collaborating with various defense organizations. Ignite Now is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace, encouraging all qualified applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as an EMSO operator.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in operations analysis and capabilities development, testing, certification, or similar processes.
• Proven ability to work independently, self-learn new systems, and proactively support program development.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess DoW EW capabilities against adversary threats.
• Develop and recommend EW capability gap solutions.
• Support strategy, concept, and plan development to mitigate EW gaps.
• Represent the JEC in national-level EMSO forums.
• Produce technical documentation and reports per contract deliverable requirements.
• Conduct software testing and gather user feedback.

Skills

Experience as an EMSO operator

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Operations analysis and capabilities development

Ability to work independently

Job description

Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 and Development Level 2 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and in every action seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space.

Location: Omaha, NE US (Primary)

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Overview

Ignite is seeking an Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Capability Gap Analyst to support USSTRATCOM’s Joint EMSO Center (JEC). This role focuses on identifying and closing EW capability gaps, advancing EMSO readiness, and supporting program development and feedback processes in collaboration with agencies such as DISA.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess DoW EW capabilities against adversary threats to identify operational gaps, including independent research and participation in studies, working groups, and portfolio management forums.
• Develop and recommend EW capability gap solutions for DoW agile frameworks, including emerging processes like the Joint Force Requirements Process (JFRP), portfolio management, and modernized resourcing systems.
• Support strategy, concept, and plan development to mitigate EW gaps, and integrate EW solutions into joint exercises and modeling & simulation activities.
• Represent the JEC in DoW and national-level EMSO forums, working groups, planning sessions, and studies.
• Advise on EMS operations, EMI mitigation, spectrum management, and assess operational risk, providing recommendations to resolve issues.
• Produce technical documentation, reports, and briefings per contract deliverable requirements (CDRL A003).
• Independently explore and self‑learn new or in‑development EMSO programs; conduct software testing, gather and provide user feedback, develop use cases, track progress, and deliver briefs, demos, and training to stakeholders and development agencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as an EMSO operator.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in operations analysis and capabilities development, testing, certification, or similar processes.
• Proven ability to work independently, self‑learn new systems, and proactively support program development and feedback cycles.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with DoW governance, JCIDS, and PPBE processes, or familiarity with requirements and resourcing systems.
• Experience with Combatant Command JEMSO organizations.
• Familiarity with DoW EW/EMSO policy and joint doctrine.
• Experience representing EW interests in DoW-level strategy and policy forums.
• Experience supporting agile development and acquisition frameworks, including JFRP or similar processes.
• Experience collaborating with development agencies (e.g., DISA) and supporting software testing, user feedback, use case development, providing live demonstrations, and training.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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