Job Description:

We are seeking a Navy Action Officer (Counter - Unmanned Aircraft Systems) to provide the program requirements management support for our OPNAV N96 support contract.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide on-site support and strategic analysis for Sensors & Navigation programs, ensuring alignment with DoD requirements and acquisition policies.
• Act as the principal technical advisor, offering daily support, status updates, and recommendations on program cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assist in supporting IPTs, advisory boards, off-sites, and working groups.
• Prepare and present technical and financial briefs, reports, and documentation for major milestone decisions and Flag-level meetings.
• Draft white papers, concept papers, technical reports, and meeting summaries related to Defense Planning Guidance activities.
• Participate in acquisition processes, systems engineering design reviews, and lifecycle support for Navy Surface Fleet capabilities.
• Analyze and develop acquisition strategies, draft presentations, and communicate program objectives to high-level officials.
• Provide analysis to improve program management using new initiatives and best practices.
• Conduct reliability, maintainability, availability analyses, and perform Total Ownership Cost evaluations.
• Participate in risk assessments, tradeoff studies, and feasibility analyses.
• Maintain liaison with OPNAV N96 leadership, Program Offices, and related government and industry partners.
• Monitor program progress, assist in POM budget proposals, and develop program performance metrics.
• Prepare and track Milestone documentation, participate in design reviews, and support Test and Evaluation activities.
• Provide analytical support for resource allocation and proposal development, advising on impacts and risks for program/system changes.

Here's what you need:

• Five (5) years of general experience, with at least five (3) years of hands-on experience in the following areas. Recent and relevant operational or staff experience can be substituted for years of experience with specific tasks:
  • Assessing implementation of defined requirements associated to the mission and subsequently developing plans to better meet those requirements.
  • Assessing historical and current program performance in relation to mission objectives, and analyzing the effects of developmental plans and/or new technologies on all factors associated to the mission.
  • Daily interaction with senior leadership within affiliated organization.

Security Clearance:

• Interim or active Secret clearance

Work Schedule:

• Onsite

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Compensation and Benefits:
The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000-120,000. There are numerous factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the role, work location, education/certifications, and a contract's Labor Categories.

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance and more.