Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD
Security Clearance Requirement: Active Secret
Telework Eligible? No
What You'll Do:As the Operational Analyst, you will support the delivery, modification, and implementation of the P-8A Poseidon aircraft in support of the Foreign Military Sales Team.
In this role, you will support mission-critical capabilities working alongside aviation and technical experts supporting Navy maritime patrol and reconnaissance operations.
Key Responsibilities:- Ensure P-8 systems are fully operational, integrated, and capable of supporting FMS mission requirements.
- Support and coordinate key engineering meetings with foreign customers to enable implementation of P-8 mission systems to include Poseidon Ground System and Increment 3 Block 2 aircraft modification. This requires working knowledge of software and systems to include Minotaur.
- Provide operational analysis and serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for system functionality and integration.
- Assist with curriculum development and provide classroom and laboratory instruction related to I3B2 systems and operations.
- Assist in creation of mission Preflight Insertion Data (PID) for P-8A Poseidon aircraft missions.
- Develop and present technical briefings, test status updates, and schedules to program leadership and stakeholders.
- Position will require at least 25% annual travel, both CONUS and OCONUS.
This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.
Requirements
What You'll Bring: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field. Relevant military or industry experience may be substituted for a degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting the Boeing P-8 Poseidon aircraft, mission systems, or related airborne ISR platforms.
- Demonstrated experience with P-8 mission systems integration, software, and operational employment.
- Working knowledge of the Minotaur mission system and its application to maritime patrol and reconnaissance operations.
- Experience supporting or coordinating engineering, systems integration, developmental test, operational test, or fielding activities.
- Ability to analyze operational requirements, troubleshoot system functionality, and provide technical recommendations.
- Experience developing and delivering technical presentations, briefings, and reports to customers, senior leadership, and program stakeholders.
- Experience developing training materials or providing classroom and hands-on instruction to military or technical personnel.
- Knowledge of mission planning processes, including experience supporting or developing Preflight Insertion Data (PID) for P-8 operations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with U.S. Government personnel, foreign military customers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Ability to travel up to 25% annually, including both CONUS and OCONUS travel.
Equally Important:- Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
- Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
- Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
- Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
- Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Security Clearance Requirement:- This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Salary Range:- The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000, commensurate with an individual's experience, qualifications, and skill set. ASEC is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation.
