Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant – Gain Span

Company: Trimitron Corporation

Location: Norfolk, VA (On‑site)

Position Type: Full‑Time Equivalent (FTE)

Trimitron Corp is seeking a highly independent and analytically driven Principal Consultant to support the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific’s Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Division. This role provides expert‑level business process and technology consulting to optimize mission‑critical operations, modernize technical workflows, and align technology solutions with NIWC Pacific’s PNT strategic objectives.

The Principal Consultant will evaluate current business processes, assess technology architectures, and recommend innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and support the Navy’s PNT mission. This position requires strong analytical capabilities, experience in technology‑driven process improvement, and the ability to operate autonomously while advising senior stakeholders.

• Analyze NIWC Pacific PNT’s business strategy, operational workflows, and technology architecture to identify opportunities for optimization and modernization.
• Recommend technology solutions that enhance mission performance, streamline processes, and support PNT program objectives.
• Conduct solutions planning, including feasibility assessments, capability gap analysis, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Perform impact analysis to evaluate how proposed technologies or process changes affect operations, stakeholders, and mission outcomes.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities, operational risks, and technology adoption challenges.
• Support budgeting and resource planning for proposed solutions, including cost‑benefit analysis and prioritization.
• Provide financial analysis, including ROI and ROA, to support decision‑making for PNT‑related technology initiatives.
• Work closely with NIWC Pacific PNT leadership, engineers, and program managers to understand mission requirements and operational constraints.
• Recommend technology and process improvements that enhance the security, reliability, and performance of PNT systems and data workflows.
• Support PNT program reviews, technical discussions, and strategic planning sessions with expert‑level insights.
• Ensure all recommendations align with Navy, DoD, and NIWC cybersecurity, data protection, and operational standards.
• Provide independent, senior‑level advisory support to guide PNT modernization efforts and long‑term technology planning.

• Three (3) to six (6) years of directly applicable experience in business process consulting, technology consulting, or enterprise analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Advanced degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Strong understanding of business process optimization, technology evaluation, and enterprise architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct impact analysis, risk assessments, and financial evaluations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while supporting senior leadership.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or NIWC programs, especially in research, engineering, or mission‑critical environments.
• Familiarity with PNT systems, Navy acquisition processes, or defense technology modernization.
• Experience advising senior technical and program stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data governance, or systems engineering principles.

We offer competitive pay and generous benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance package, 401(k) with company match, employee assistance program, and company‑paid benefits.