Senior Surface Warfare/IAMD Analyst — Naval Warfighting Expert

Sigma Defense; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision

Medical with HSA/FSA/DFSA

Life & AD&D

EAP

401(k) with match

PTO + Holidays

Educational Assistance

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Sigma Defense is seeking a Senior Surface Warfare/IAMD Analyst in San Diego, CA to analyze surface ship readiness, operational capability, and training effectiveness. The role leverages extensive naval experience to strengthen warfighting metrics and decision usefulness for the Surface Force.

The position requires leadership and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to improve tactical proficiency and readiness. A strong background in warfare analysis and security clearances is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years as Surface Warfare Officer.
• WTI-qualified officer preferred (AMW or ASW/SUW domains).
• Experience in acquisition or government POM process preferred.
• Exposure to Navy FLEX program preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Support performance analysis of surface ship tactical readiness and operational capability.
• Contribute to enhancements of warfare training.

Skills

Surface Warfare Officer

Warfare Tactics Officer

Acquisition & POM process

Navy FLEX program

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking a former Surface Warfare Officer for a position on our Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Team in San Diego, CA as a Senior Surface Warfare/IAMD Analyst.

We need the rare skill sets you have developed throughout your Naval Career to support the surface, air, and mine warfare mission areas, enhancing warfighting readiness, and increasing the lethality and tactical proficiency of the Surface Force. You will support the performance analysis of surface ship tactical readiness and operational capability. In this position you will make direct contributions to the enhancement of warfare training.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

• Surface Warfare Officer qualified (minimum of 12 years of experience).
• A Warfare Tactics Officer (WTI), in the AMW or ASW/SUW domains, qualified officer is preferred, though not required.
• Experience in either the acquisition community or with the Government's POM process is preferred.
• Exposure to or experience with the Navy's FLEX program is preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
• A clearance will not be sponsored.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in an unspecified field of study.
• Master's Degree is preferred.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 annually.

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary