Warfare Analyst - Navy (Norfolk)

cortina; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Flexible PTO

Parental Leave

Holidays

Non-Profit Match

Professional Development

Job summary

Cortina Solutions seeks a Warfare Analyst to support complex contract execution for Norfolk Fleet units, owning the mission across multi-domain warfare. You will apply qualitative and quantitative analysis to Fleet readiness and capability development while supporting on-site Norfolk operations.

The role requires 3–7+ years of relevant experience, a DoD Secret clearance, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of relevant civilian or military experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field.
• Strong understanding of fleet operations and operational-level analysis.
• Ability to clearly communicate analytical findings to diverse stakeholders.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, CONUS or OCONUS.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and analytical support across Navy and Joint warfare domains.
• Apply ORSA methods: statistical analysis, decision theory, mathematical programming.
• Support studies of concepts, system designs, and emerging technologies.
• Develop analytical inputs for CONOPS, CONEMP/CONOES, Fleet TACMEMOs, NTTPs, AoA.
• On-site support to Fleet units in Norfolk and interaction with operational users.

Skills

Fleet ops know-how

Analytical comms

Travel up to 25%

ORSA methods

Education

BSc in Ops/Engineering/Math

Job description

About Us

Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market.

Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves!

Job Description

Cortina Solutions is seeking a high-impact Warfare Analyst to support the execution of a complex contract supporting Norfolk Fleet units. You must be ready to own the mission, supporting complex, multi-domain efforts that shape the future of naval warfare technology. The ideal candidate will be expected to execute with Excellence, serve with Integrity, and approach every problem with a drive to Get Things Done.

The Warfare Analyst provides operational and analytical support across multiple Navy and Joint warfare domains, including Mine, Littoral, Expeditionary, Special, Surface, Undersea, and Amphibious Warfare. This role applies qualitative and quantitative analysis to complex strategic, operational, and management challenges in support of Fleet readiness, capability development, and operational effectiveness. The analyst provides required on-site support to Fleet units in Norfolk, participates in test events, and supports TDA, tactics refinement, exercise analysis, and direct interaction with operational users.

Responsibilities include conducting doctrine research, development, and analysis; applying Operations Research/Systems Analysis (ORSA) methods such as statistical analysis, decision theory, mathematical programming, and probabilistic modeling; and supporting studies of concepts, system designs, and emerging technologies. The position supports Fleet operations through analysis of Tactical Decision Aids (TDAs) and Post-Mission Analysis (PMA) functions, and develops analytical inputs for CONOPS, CONEMP/CONOES, Fleet TACMEMOs, NTTPs, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), mission readiness assessments, risk and cost analyses, requirements development, and technology assessments.

Job Requirements

• 3-7+ years of relevant civilian or military professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field.
• Strong understanding of fleet operations and operational-level analysis.
• Ability to clearly communicate analytical findings to diverse stakeholders.
• Active DOD Secret clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, CONUS or OCONUS.

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced degree in a related technical field.
• Experience with mine/counter-mine warfare systems and tactics.
• Experience directly collaborating with Navy squadron personnel and Fleet units during test and exercise events.

Benefits

Cortina Solutions is committed to offering comprehensive and affordable benefits to employees and their families.

• BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health Savings Account (HSA)Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Flexible PTO
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Federal Holidays
• Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donation
• Professional Development

Background Check Requirement

As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Position contingent upon contract award