Undersea Warfare Program Analyst with Security Clearance

First Roles; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled Undersea Warfare Program Analyst to support Navy leadership in planning, programming, budgeting, requirements development, and execution of undersea warfare capabilities, including UUVs, RAS, ROVs, seabed systems, and Undersea Constellation initiatives.

Position combines Pentagon Action Officer responsibilities with program analysis and stakeholder coordination to support senior Navy decision-makers. Onsite in Arlington, VA with < 10% travel and Secret clearance required; TS preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Operations Research, Business, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant DoD/Navy/defense industry experience.
• Experience supporting Pentagon staffs, OPNAV, Navy headquarters, Fleet staffs, Systems Commands, or Program Executive Offices.
• Familiarity with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings, talking points, decision papers, memoranda, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and managing action items.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced headquarters environment.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of emerging undersea warfare capabilities (UUVs, RAS, ROVs, seabed systems, Undersea Constellation).
• Coordinate with Navy leadership and senior decision-makers; prepare executive briefings and papers.
• Engage with multiple stakeholders and manage action items in a fast-paced HQ setting.

Skills

Communication skills

PPBE process familiarity

Stakeholder coordination

Executive briefings

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PBIS experience

Job description

Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking askilled Undersea Warfare Program Analyst to support an innovative program office. You will support Navy leadership in the planning, programming, budgeting, requirements development, and execution of emerging undersea warfare capabilities, including Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), stationary and deployable seabed systems, and Undersea Constellation initiatives. The position combines Pentagon Action Officer responsibilities with program analysis and stakeholder coordination supporting senior Navy decision-makers. Join our innovative team and contribute to impactful national security initiatives.

Work Location: Onsite: Arlington, VA (Pentagon) Travel: Less than 10% Clearance: Secret Clearance required, TS Clearance preferred.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Operations Research, Business, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant Department of Defense, Navy, or defense industry experience.
• Experience supporting Pentagon staffs, OPNAV, Navy headquarters, Fleet staffs, Systems Commands, or Program Executive Offices.
• Familiarity with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings, talking points, decision papers, memoranda, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and managing action items.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced headquarters environment.

Desired Experience:

• Experience with JCIDS, Navy requirements development, or capability documentation (CDDs, ICDs, TLRs, etc.).
• Experience supporting Navy budget development and execution using PBIS or similar resource management tools.
• Experience supporting Flag Officer-level organizations.
• Operational or technical experience with:
  • Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)
  • Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs)
  • Undersea Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS)
  • Subsea and Seabed Warfare
  • DAWIA Level II (or higher) certification in Program Management or Engineering.
  • Experience supporting acquisition programs or Program Executive Offices.
  • Knowledge of Navy undersea warfare capability development and modernization.
  • Experience developing portfolio status reports, funding analyses, and executive-level program briefings.
  • Demonstrated ability to represent organizations at meetings, conferences, and technical exchanges while preparing after-action reports and tracking follow-on actions.
  • PBIS experience strongly preferred.