Special And Tactical Operations Leader, WARFARE ANALYST F/A-18A-F

General Dynamics IT; Norfolk (VA); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Special and Tactical Operations Leader - Aviation with extensive F/A-18 experience to guide tactical employment analysis and weapons data development.

The role supports Navy/DoD mission analysis and NAMC training, with top-secret clearance and a requirement to travel up to 10%. Based in the Oceana/Norfolk, VA area, the position starts as a contingent assignment and aims to influence warfighter effectiveness through leadership and

Formación

• MS/MA degree with specialized military systems training required.
• Twelve+ years of recent F/A-18 tactical system employment as pilot or WSO required.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Role requires 10% travel.
• Contingent position based at Oceana/Norfolk, VA.

Responsabilidades

• Identify, define, and document technical data for weapons and NATOPS products for Naval tactical aircraft.
• Analyze operational suitability of naval aviation platforms, weapons, sensors and systems.
• Support warfighting assessments and acquisition processes; model and simulate operational analysis.
• Prepare materials for NAMC training seminars for DoD personnel.
• Provide analytic support for TTPs and potential contract flight crewmember qualification.

Conocimientos

F/A-18 experience

Aircrew experience

Educación

MS/MA degree with military systems training

TOPGUN/MAWTS-1 WTI graduate

Descripción del empleo

SPECIAL AND TACTICAL OPERATIONS LEADER, WARFARE ANALYST F/A-18A-F

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: Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) or Marine Aviation Weapons Training Squadron-1 (MAWTS-1) Weapons Tactics Instructor (WTI) graduate
• Experience: At least twelve (12) years of recent professional experience with F/A-18 aircraft Tactical System Employment as a F/A-18 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 Oceana/Norfolk, VA
• 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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