Special And Tactical Operations Leader, SR. WARFARE ANALYST WEAPONS

General Dynamics IT; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Special and Tactical Operations Leader - Aviation to guide strategy and lead a team supporting NAWCAD DAiTA Group Warfare Effectiveness.

You will develop procedures, review team outputs, manage projects, and drive problem resolution to advance mission outcomes. The role requires 12+ years of relevant military systems experience, an active Top Secret clearance, US citizenship, and up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• MS/MA degree with specialized military systems training.
• 12+ years of experience with TMS aircraft tactical systems and electronic/weapon systems.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• US citizenship required.
• Role requires travel up to 10%.
• Performance location Fallon, NV; start late summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Identify, define, and document data for weaponeering, NATOPS, and NTRP products for Naval tactical aircraft and weapons systems.
• Analyze operational suitability of naval aviation platforms, weapons, sensors, and systems.
• Support warfighting assessments, advanced concept employment, and modeling/simulation for Navy and allied systems.
• Develop and manage NAMC training materials for DoD personnel.
• Provide briefings/workshops to support TTPs; may require contract flight crewmember qualification.

Skills

US citizenship

Top Secret clearance

Travel 10%

Education

MS/MA degree with military systems training

Job description

SPECIAL AND TACTICAL OPERATIONS LEADER, SR. WARFARE WEAPONS ANALYST

Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as a Special and Tactical Operations Leader - Aviation at GDIT. Here, you’ll enable the success of the most critical government missions and the growth of a meaningful career in Administration.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Special and Tactical Operations Leader - Aviation, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Digital Analytics Infrastructure and Technology Advancement (DAiTA) Group Warfare Effectiveness Department (WED). You will play a crucial role as a team leader, developing procedures, reviews work products of other team personnel, managing project efforts and taking the lead in problem resolution.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies knowledge from experience as a fixed-wing or rotary wing military aircrew or equivalent civilian experience to identify, define, and document technical data for weaponeering, NATOPS, and NTRP (NATIP) products for Naval tactical aircraft and associated weapons systems.
• Provides analysis of operational suitability of naval aviation platforms, weapons, sensors and systems.
• Supports system level warfighting assessments and effectiveness analysis; advanced concept employment analysis; analytic support for the pre-acquisition, acquisition, and sustainment of Navy, Joint, and allied systems acquisition process; or modeling and simulations for operational analysis.
• Develops, prepares, and manages material required for the operator to safely and effectively employ the aircraft and its weapon systems. Requires the ability to develop and present Naval Aviation Missions and Capabilities (NAMC) training seminar material to DoD personnel.
• Analytic expertise to support technical exchanges, briefings, and workshops in support of recommended tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). May require qualification as contract flight crewmember IAW OPNAVINST 3710.7.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: MS/MA degree with specialized military systems training. Additional Requirements: Pilot, Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), Naval Flight Officer (NFO), or electronic warfare system operator
• Experience: At least twelve (12) years of recent professional experience with TMS aircraft tactical systems, electronic warfare system, and/or weapon systems employment is required. Other TMS/Weapons may include but not limited to: Rotary, other Fixed Wing, NEW JSOW, Harpoon, LRASM, MALD, SDBII and JASSM.
• Security clearance level: Active Top Secret
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements: 10% Travel required
• Performance Location will be at Fallon, NV
• Timeline: This is a contingent position expected to start in late summer of 2027

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

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