UUV Program Analyst — Undersea Warfare Lead

Ventus Solutions (VES); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Ventus Solutions (VES) is seeking a seasoned Program Analyst/UUV Specialist to support an innovative Pentagon program. You will lead unmanned undersea vehicle concept development, requirements, and employment, while coordinating with DoD customers and managing cross‑functional design oversight.

You will bring 10+ years in undersea warfare operations, strong UUV knowledge, and Navy acquisition experience. This role is 100% on-site at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA with travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, oceanography or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience with undersea warfare operations including direct UUV involvement.
• Strong understanding of UUV capabilities, challenges, and future development trajectories.
• Experience with Navy acquisition processes, CONOPS development and systems integration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; high emotional intelligence.
• U.S. Citizenship with current SECRET security clearance, able to obtain TS / SCI.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of UUV concepts, requirements, and employment plans.
• Coordinate program activities with DoD customers and stakeholders.
• Oversee design reviews and technical coordination across teams.
• Support program management with risk, schedule, and budget oversight.

Skills

Undersea warfare experience

UUV expertise

Strong communication skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/oceanography/related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Outlook/Teams)

Job description

Ventus Solutions (VES) is seeking a seasoned Program Analyst/UUV Specialist to support an innovative Pentagon program. You will lead unmanned undersea vehicle concept development, requirements, and employment, while coordinating with DoD customers and managing cross‑functional design oversight.

You will bring 10+ years in undersea warfare operations, strong UUV knowledge, and Navy acquisition experience. This role is 100% on-site at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA with travel.