Fleet Exercise Training Analyst

Science Applications International Corp.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. seeks an experienced Fleet training program analyst to support Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces in Norfolk, VA. The candidate will serve as SME on naval training events and Large Scale Exercises, engaging senior staff and leading cross‑functional teams.

The role requires a Top Secret/SCI eligible clearance, 10+ years in naval operations, and strong writing and presentation skills. Collaboration across planning, execution, and assessment phases is essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with Bachelor of Arts or Science degree and Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain a TS/SCI
• Active military duty experience at the mid-grade to senior officer level
• Ten years of experience in naval operations
• Two years of experience in Naval exercise planning; four years preferred
• Superior writing and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently with senior personnel

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, execution, assessment, and oversight of exercises
• Provide SME on planning issues across the exercise lifecycle
• Support, analyze, and coordinate administrative responses for planning and execution
• Provide recommendations to USFF N7 representatives in forums and meetings
• Provide SME during planning, execution, and assessment of exercises on topics like exercise control and manpower
• Coordinate updates with USFF N7 government representatives on ongoing exercise lifecycle events
• Research, develop, and coordinate exercise event hot wash documents, AARs, and post-event analysis

Skills

Public speaking

Presentation

Time management

Analyst

SME

Team leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Written communication

Oral communication

Exercise planning

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

TS/SCI clearance eligibility

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Army Navy Business Group currently has a career opportunity for Fleet training program analyst to provide support to Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) in Norfolk, VA.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced analyst and subject matter expert (SME) in naval training events and exercises (in particular, Large Scale Exercises [LSE]). Echelon III or higher staff experience and a working knowledge or understanding of U.S. Navy fleet training programs and the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP) are a must for this position. In addition, he/she will have excellent public speaking, presentation, and time management skills, as well as at least eight (8) years of applicable program analyst experience in:

• U.S. Navy fleet and/or Joint training operations, policy, doctrine, systems, and staff procedures, including an understanding of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP), Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP), Fleet Training Continuum (FTC) and other Navy training policies


• Managing/ prioritizing large, complex projects involving numerous stakeholders


• Team and/or project leader


• Leading working groups and cross functional teams


• Leveraging best practices and handling multiple tasks and interruptions with minimal impact on productivity/deliverables


• Engaging Senior Staff at the Flag Officer/Director/Manager level in both written and oral format


• Conducting fleet training analysis/assessment to identify gaps, training needs and solutions

Specific Functional Area duties include, but not limited to:

• Assist in the planning, execution, assessment, and oversight of exercises.


• Provide subject matter expertise on planning issues across the full spectrum of an exercise lifecycle.


• Support, analyze, coordinate, and provide administrative responses to formal, informal, emergent, and routine tasks concerning planning and execution of exercises.


• Provide recommendations and advice to USFF N7 government representatives in a variety of forums, meetings, conferences and working groups.


• Provide subject matter expertise during planning, execution, and assessment events covering a broad range of planning topics (e.g., exercise control, opposing force (OPFOR), manpower, etc.).


• Assist in coordinating and updating USFF N7 government representatives on the day-to-day execution of ongoing exercise lifecycle events.


• Assist in researching, developing and/or coordinating various exercise event \"hot wash\" documents, AAR, and post-event analysis.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND / EDUCATION /SKILLS:

• U.S. citizen with Bachelor of Arts or Science degree and Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain a TS/SCI


• Active military duty experience at the mid-grade to senior officer level


• Ten (10) years of experience in naval operations


• Two (2) years of experience in Naval exercise planning required, four (4) years of experience desired


• Superior writing and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently and closely with senior personnel

DESIRED BACKGROUND / EDUCATION / SKILLS:

• Three (3) years of applicable Program Analyst experience and demonstrated specific experience in exercise and training event planning and execution with flag level/general officers and senior executives


• Experience as an Echelon III (or higher) staff action officer


• Understanding of the Fleet Command and Control (C2) structure