Tactical Analyst

Input Technology Solutions is seeking two Senior-Level professionals to support the SMWDC Tactical Analysis Cell in Dahlgren, VA. This position provides analytical and operational expertise across the Surface Warfare Enterprise to improve fleet lethality, tactical proficiency, and warfighting readiness.

The ideal candidate has deep experience with Navy combat systems, tactical watch standing, and mission analysis, and can translate technical findings into actionable recommendations for fleet operators, program offices, and command leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide data analytical and operational support for the Surface Warfare Enterprise.
• Review shipboard combat systems data, validate configurations, assess use of published TTPs, and provide actionable fleet feedback.
• Analyze technical data and solutions using specialized software tools.
• Coordinate with program offices and combat system developers to identify technical issues, assess operational impact, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Draft and review white papers, SOPs, OPORDERs, OPTASKs, and related operational documents.
• Establish timelines, analytic processes, and recurring event requirements for Dx/Dr during training and real-world events.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and performance metrics to measure watch stander proficiency, combat system accuracy, radar performance, and doctrine alignment.

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified and experienced in a watch station with authority to employ the Aegis or SSDS Weapon System.
• Experience as one or more of the following:
  • Tactical Action Officer (TAO)
  • Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC)
  • Battle Watch Captain (BWC)
  • Combat Systems Coordinator (CSC)
  • BMD Watch Officer (BMDO)
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI)
• Experience using qualitative and quantitative assessment methods to evaluate warfighting readiness, capability, and capacity.
• Experience in Navy Combat Systems development, rapid capability development, or post-weapons firing mission analysis of shipboard combat weapon systems.
• Bachelor of Science degree required; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Security Clearance:

• Possess current Security Clearance of SECRET and TS//SCI eligible.