Sonalysts, Inc. is seeking a surface warfare operations analyst to leverage their understanding of at-sea operations and tactics in order to help the Navy shape acquisitions requirements. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to the development of innovative technologies and prototype projects that will expand the capabilities of the surface force and the Navy at large.
What you will be doing:
- Develop tactics, operating considerations, and processes for surface ship torpedo defense
- Work on interesting and challenging analysis, research, development, and acquisition projects such as:
- Advanced weapon systems
- Torpedo countermeasures that will enhance survivability
- Unmanned Undersea Vehicles working both with and independent of surface ships
- Serve as a liaison between active-duty service members, engineers, and program offices on new acquisition programs
- Use analytical and problem-solving skills to help inform government program decisions
- Support industry and/or government teams in the transition of concepts to prototypes to fleet release
- Design and execute modeling and simulation (M&S) studies to develop and refine tactical guidance
- Leverage previous experience to support government engineering teams in the development of new technologies
- Apply knowledge and experience in the surface force to a wide variety of non-DoD projects and initiatives
- Use strong oral and written communication skills to perform independent work directly with sponsors
The Opportunities of Employee-Ownership
- Providing important support to various projects and key systems across the company.
- Salary ranges between $110,000-$165,000, dependent on experience, qualifications and other relevant business criteria.
- Becoming an integral part of an innovative employee-owned company which includes:
- Flexible Time Program enabling an optimal work-life balance by permitting partners to arrange their work around personal appointments, parent-teacher conferences, children’s activities and the like, so long as the partner gets the job done on-time.
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Plan with company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Sales Bonus Program
- Special Performance and Retention Bonus Program
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Dependent Care Assistance Plan
- Health Care Reimbursement Plan
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Professional Development through Tuition Reimbursement Program, Online Training Program and Targeted Skills Program
- Relocation Assistance
Required Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizen, possessing an active Department of Defense SECRET security clearance*
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least 3 years of experience in surface warfare operations
- Candidates must include a cover letter explaining how your previous experience is relevant and prepares you to participate as an analyst on a team conducting M&S supported operations analysis
Strongly Desired Experience/Qualifications:
- Experience as a Surface Warfare Officer, qualified as a Tactical Action Officer (TAO) on a DDG/CG.
- Qualified as an Anti-Submarine and Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI)
- Qualified as a Surface Anti-Submarine Warfare Evaluator (ASWE)
- Shore duty experience as staff for a tactical trainer
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, engineering, operations research, or an applied science
- Experience conducting statistical data analysis
- Experience using Python
*Maintaining a U.S. Government security clearance involves a comprehensive background check. Candidates are eligible for a clearance if they have demonstrated sound financial management (including good credit) over time, are free of criminal records, have limited foreign contacts or ties, and other factors indicative of a position of trust to protect information sensitive to the U.S. Government.
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