Special And Tactical Operations Leader, WARFARE ANALYST EA-18G

General Dynamics IT; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Special and Tactical Operations Leader - Aviation to support NAWCAD/DAiTA Group Warfare Effectiveness. The role focuses on leading a team, developing procedures, reviewing work products, and guiding project efforts in a high-stakes defense environment.

Requirements include extensive EA-18G/EA-6B flight experience, an MS/MA in military systems, and an active Top Secret clearance. Travel is 10% with duties at Whidbey, WA.

Qualifications

• MS/MA degree with specialized military systems training.
• Active Top Secret clearance is required.
• At least twelve years of recent EA-18G/EA-6B experience as a pilot or WSO.

Responsibilities

• Identify, define, and document technical data for weaponeering, NATOPS and NAMC products.
• Analyze operational suitability of naval aviation platforms, weapons, sensors and systems.
• Support warfighting assessments, concept employment analysis, and DoD acquisition processes.
• Prepare material for NAMC training seminars for DoD personnel.
• Provide briefings and workshops to support TTP development.

Skills

EA-18G experience

Naval aviation experience

Team leadership

Education

MS/MA degree in military systems

Job description

SPECIAL AND TACTICAL OPERATIONS LEADER, WARFARE ANALYST EA-18G

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

Bring your technical expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Special and Tactical Operations Leader - Aviation must have:

• Education: MS/MA degree with specialized military systems training.
• Additional Requirements: Electronic Attack Weapons School (EAWS) graduate
• Experience: At least twelve (12) years of recent professional experience with EA-18G and/or EA-6B aircraft as a pilot or Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) is required.
• Security clearance level: Active Top Secret
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements: 10% Travel required
• Performance Location will be at Whidbey, WA State
• Timeline: This is a contingent position expected to start in late summer of 2027

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• 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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