Senior Capability Assessments, Experimentation, and Future Requirements Analyst

This position is contingent upon successful contract award. 

Prevailance is seeking an experienced and mission-focused professional to support the Commander Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) as a Senior Capability Assessments, Experimentation, and Future Requirements Analyst. This role will directly contribute to SMWDC's mission to enhance the lethality and tactical proficiency of the Surface Force across all domains. The Analyst will be instrumental in supporting SMWDC's key lines of operation, including Advanced Tactical Training, Doctrine and Tactical Guidance Development, Operational Support, and Capability Assessment, Experimentation, and Requirements. Travel may be required. 

SMWDC’s mission is realized through four primary lines of operation:

1. Advanced Tactical Training
2. Doctrine and Tactical Guidance Development
3. Operational Support
4. Capability Assessment, Experimentation, and Requirements

SMWDC’s Subject Matter Expert support is required to advance these objectives through individual and group instruction, training assessment, support for the Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) program, and operational/tactical doctrine development.

Support services for SMWDC are required across multiple sites, including:

• SMWDC Headquarters (HQ) in San Diego, CA
• Mine Warfare (MIW) Division, San Diego, CA
• Sea Combat (SC) Division, San Diego, CA
• Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) Division, Dahlgren, VA
• Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Division, Little Creek, VA

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide technical expertise to evaluate fleet readiness and improve warfighting capabilities
• Support assessments of tactical publications for currency and relevance
• Provide analysis, training, and support to meet SMWDC’s operational and tactical requirements
• Review, update, or develop operational or tactical doctrine to maintain alignment with SMWDC’s objectives
• Support strategic objectives, including Capability Assessment and Experimentation, focusing on the following domains:
  • Surface Warfare
  • Anti-submarine Warfare
  • Amphibious Warfare
  • Mine Warfare
  • Integrated Air & Missile Defense

• Security Clearance: Obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance 
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field; Master's preferred 
• Experience:
  • Minimum 15 years of recent experience as a Qualified Surface Warfare Officer (SWO)
  • Experience within the last 8 years on the OPNAV Staff in the N8 or N9 branch, or equivalent
  • At least 5 years of recent experience in technical writing, writing Project Objective Memorandum (POM) issue papers, dualies, CONOPS, CONEMPS, or similar documents
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with the U.S. Fleet Forces Warfighting Improvement Process (WIP)
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with the DoD Acquisition process
  • Proficient with at least 5 years of recent experience with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite Applications

Preferred Attributes

• WTI in AMD or ASW / SUW
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of SMWDC’s mission
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to achieve strategic objectives

Why Prevailance? We offer a mission-driven environment where your expertise will contribute to shaping the future capabilities and operational proficiency of the Surface Force. Join a team committed to excellence, innovation, and supporting the Navy’s warfighting readiness!

Prevailance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. Prevailance, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is VEVRAA Compliant.