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Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled Lead Analyst to support an innovative program office. You will serve as a senior technical and operational leader, bringing extensive submarine experience and the ability to translate fleet operations and mission requirements into actionable technical and programmatic recommendations. In this role, you will provide operational insight and leadership to support the assessment, development, and execution of complex undersea warfare-related initiatives. The Lead Analyst will work closely with government leadership, technical teams, program managers, and other stakeholders to evaluate operational concepts, assess capabilities, and support program planning and decision-making. You will have a strong understanding of submarine missions and fleet operations, along with demonstrated project or program management experience and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Familiarity with modeling and simulation, operational analysis, statistics, and simulation tools will be valuable in supporting analytical efforts and informing leadership decisions. Experience with TUSWC operations and the ability to interpret modeling and simulation results in an operational context are also desirable. You must be comfortable communicating with senior leadership and technical personnel while ensuring that operational considerations remain central to program recommendations. Join our innovative team and contribute to impactful national security initiatives.
Work Location: Onsite: Newport, RI
Travel: Less than 10%
Clearance: U.S. Citizen with TS (SCI eligible)
Required Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related technical field; an advanced Professional Military Education (PME) certificate or equivalent military education and experience relevant to submarine operations, planning, or analysis may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in submarine operations, operational analysis, systems engineering, program analysis, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience conducting operational or mission analysis, technical assessments, or trade-off studies supporting capability development, system design, technology investments, operational concepts, or requirements development.
- 5+ years of experience leading or serving in a deputy leadership role for cross-functional teams addressing complex technical, operational, or programmatic challenges.
- Extensive U.S. Navy submarine operational experience and a demonstrated understanding of submarine missions, fleet operations, operational requirements, and the challenges associated with executing submarine warfare missions.
- Demonstrated experience developing study plans, identifying analytical resources, coordinating stakeholders, executing technical or operational studies, and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
- Experience developing and presenting technical findings, analytical results, and recommendations to senior government or military leadership, technical experts, and operational stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of modeling and simulation approaches, including the ability to interpret analytical outputs and assess their operational relevance.
- Demonstrated project or program management experience, including tracking progress, coordinating resources, identifying risks and mitigations, and maintaining effective communication across stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex technical and operational information into clear briefings, assessments, and recommendations.
Desired Experience:
- Former U.S. Navy submariner with significant operational experience and the ability to translate fleet and warfighter perspectives into technical and programmatic recommendations.
- Experience supporting submarine warfare, SSNX, Submarine Warfare (SSW), or related undersea warfare initiatives.
- Experience with modeling and simulation tools, simulation software, quantitative analysis, statistics, or other analytical methods used to evaluate operational capabilities and mission effectiveness.
- Familiarity with TUSWC operations, submarine mission areas, operational concepts, and associated fleet requirements.
- Experience developing and executing terms of reference, analytical plans, operational studies, mission analyses, and technical trade studies.
- Experience analyzing mission architectures, operational scenarios, mission threads, or system capabilities to identify gaps, assess alternatives, and inform leadership decisions.
- Familiarity with tools such as CAMEO, AFSIM, or comparable modeling and simulation environments.
- Experience interpreting modeling and simulation outputs, conducting sensitivity analyses, or evaluating the operational implications of technical and capability trade-offs.
- Experience supporting the Navy, NUWC, NAVSEA, submarine program offices, or other Department of Defense organizations.
- Experience working with government stakeholders, fleet representatives, technical organizations, and industry partners to develop solutions to complex operational and technical challenges.
Ventus Solutions believes the recruiting process should have a human touch. Our recruiting team personally reviews applications to identify candidates whose experience aligns with our opportunities. No mysterious algorithms making all the decisions!
