Senior Maritime Doctrine Writer

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 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.