UUV Program Analyst & Undersea Warfare Lead

First Roles; Virginia; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventus seeks a Program Analyst/UUV Specialist to support an innovative program at the Pentagon. Role includes leading UUV concept development, requirements, employment, design oversight, and programmatic coordination with a DoD customer, contributing to undersea capabilities for national security.

Work Location is 100% On-Site at The Pentagon, Arlington, VA with 20% travel. Requires a Bachelor's in engineering/oceanography, 10+ years in UUV operations, Navy acquisition knowledge, and a SECRET

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, oceanography or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience with undersea warfare operations, including direct UUV operational or technical involvement.
• Understanding of UUV capabilities, challenges, and future development trajectories.
• Strong knowledge of Navy acquisition processes, CONOPS development and systems integration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; high emotional intelligence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• U.S. Citizenship with current SECRET security clearance, able to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Lead UUV concept development, requirements development, and employment development.
• Provide design oversight and programmatic coordination with a DoD customer.
• Shape next-generation undersea capabilities and their employment in national security initiatives.
• Support on-site Pentagon program activities and related coordination.

Skills

UUV knowledge

Strong communication

Security clearance

Navy acquisition knowledge

MS 365 proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, oceanography or related technical field

Job description

Ventus seeks a Program Analyst/UUV Specialist to support an innovative program at the Pentagon. Role includes leading UUV concept development, requirements, employment, design oversight, and programmatic coordination with a DoD customer, contributing to undersea capabilities for national security.

Work Location is 100% On-Site at The Pentagon, Arlington, VA with 20% travel. Requires a Bachelor's in engineering/oceanography, 10+ years in UUV operations, Navy acquisition knowledge, and a SECRET