Operational Analyst

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Active Secret

Telework Eligible: No

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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 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.

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