Warfare Analyst - Navy (Norfolk)

Cortina Solutions; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

HSA

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Plan

Flexible PTO

Parental Leave

Federal Holidays

Company Matching Donations

Professional Development

Job summary

Cortina Solutions in Norfolk, VA is seeking a high-impact Warfare Analyst to support a complex contract for Navy Fleet units. You will own the mission, applying rigorous analysis across multiple warfare domains and collaborating with DoD stakeholders on operational readiness and capability development.

Responsibilities include conducting doctrine research, applying ORSA methods, developing CONOPS inputs, and providing on-site support to Fleet units in Norfolk, including participation in tests

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of civilian or military experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field.
• Active DOD Secret clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time (CONUS or OCONUS).
• Strong ability to communicate analytical findings to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and analytical support across Navy and Joint warfare domains.
• Apply ORSA methods: statistical analysis, decision theory, mathematical programming, and probabilistic modeling.
• Develop analytical inputs for CONOPS, CONEMP/CONOES, Fleet TACMEMOs, NTTPs, AoA, and mission readiness assessments.
• Provide on-site support to Fleet units in Norfolk and participate in test events and analyses.

Skills

Operations Research

Fleet operations

Analytical communication

Warfare analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

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

• 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