NEXWDC - Doctrine Writer with Security Clearance

Rigid Tactical; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rigid Tactical seeks an experienced Doctrine Writer to join a collaborative team of subject matter experts analyzing, evaluating, and evolving tactical publications. You will assess currency, accuracy, and relevance of EXW, CON, ATFP, and IW doctrine to shape maritime operations.

Based at JEB Little Creek-FT Story, the role requires deep Navy expeditionary experience, strong drafting skills, and the ability to produce clear, technically precise publications such as NTTPs and TACMEMOs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience within the Navy Expeditionary Force and maritime operations.
• 3+ years of reviewing and writing Joint or Service-level doctrine for expeditionary/maritime operations.
• In-depth knowledge of Expeditionary Warfare (EXW), Construction (CON), and Force Protection (FP) tactics and operations.
• BS/BA in science, engineering, management, or closely related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical problem-solving to evaluate complex operational material.
• Strong oral and written communication with professional technical drafting.
• Review NEXWDC publications and doctrine to identify gaps in Navy Expeditionary-related mission areas.
• Draft, develop, and update NTTPs and TACMEMOs and related documents.
• Maintain lists of NWDC Navy Expeditionary-related publications requiring updates or revisions.
• Prepare and maintain Comment Resolution Matrixes (CRMs) to track stakeholder feedback.
• Develop POA&M aligned to production timelines for each publication.
• Develop clear technical graphics and visual aids to support texts (highly desired).

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical drafting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Rigid Tactical is seeking an experienced Doctrine Writer to join a collaborative team of subject matter experts analyzing, evaluating, and evolving tactical publications. In this role, you will evaluate the currency, accuracy, and relevance of Expeditionary Warfare (EXW), Construction (CON), Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (ATFP), and Irregular Warfare (IW) doctrine and tactics. This position provides an opportunity to work with a dynamic team on cutting-edge programs that offer tremendous career growth while directly shaping the operational framework of our nation's maritime forces.

Location: JEB Little Creek-FT Story

Clearance: Secret Salary Band: $70-80K w benefits

Qualifications / Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) or more years of hands-on experience within the Navy Expeditionary Force and maritime operations.
• Direct, proven participation in real-world operations/deployments and relevant Fleet, USMC, and/or coalition/combined operations.
• Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated knowledge reviewing and writing Joint or Service-level doctrine specifically tailored to expeditionary and maritime operations.
• In-depth, functional knowledge of Expeditionary Warfare (EXW), Construction (CON), and Force Protection (FP) tactics, operations, and associated platform employment.
• Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA) in science, engineering, management, or a closely relevant technical field.

Duties / Responibilities

• Provide excellent analytical problem-solving skills to evaluate complex operational material.
• Superior oral and written communication capabilities, with a high proficiency in technical drafting and professional collaboration.
• Review NEXWDC publications and existing doctrine to isolate and identify gaps across Navy Expeditionary-related mission areas.
• Review and provide comprehensive, highly detailed comments on Navy Expeditionary-related doctrine, publications, and technical documents.
• Draft, develop, and update vital service-level publications, including Naval Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (NTTPs) and Tactical Memorandums (TACMEMOs).
• Maintain and compile lists of targeted NWDC Navy Expeditionary-related publications and doctrine requiring scheduled updates or revisions.
• Prepare and maintain Comment Resolution Matrixes (CRMs) to track and implement stakeholder feedback on publication reviews. Finalize documents that have undergone multiple rounds of collaborative evaluation.
• Develop tailored Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) aligned to specific production timelines for each individual publication and document.
• Develop clear, professional technical graphics and visual aids to support textual concepts (highly desired).