Senior - level Operations– Fleet Reach Back Support IAMD (swtd)

Senior-Level Operations Support

Are you looking for a challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking Senior-Level Operations Support to provide Fleet Reach Back Support for Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) within the Surface Warfare Training Detachment (SWTD) at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren, VA.

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

The Senior-Level Operations– Fleet Reach Back Support IAMD (SWTD) position provides expert operational and technical support to U.S. Navy Fleet units engaged in Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) missions. Serving as a subject matter expert, this role delivers real-time reach back assistance, operational analysis, and training support to enhance Fleet readiness. Responsibilities include advising on tactics and procedures, analyzing mission data and after-action reports, supporting scenario development, and integrating emerging IAMD capabilities into Fleet operations. The ideal candidate brings extensive Navy operational experience, deep knowledge of Aegis and IAMD systems, and proven expertise in Fleet training and mission execution.

You will:

• Provide analytic support for operational reach back requirements to answer Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Analysis (RFAs) as requested by COCOMs, NFCs, CSG/ESG staff, units, and others to address new threat assessments and/or adversary's capability improvements or changes in weapons employment.
• Evaluate, assess, and contribute in the RFI / RFA review process in order to support recommendations with and from technical, analytical and other operational organizations (e.g., NAVSEA, JHU/APL, and NAWDC). Develop, edit, modify, validate and/or verify RFI/RFA response products.
• Augment SMWDC reach-back cell(s) as directed when combatant commander/numbered fleet commander requests 24/7 support in response to emergent/combat operations as defined by Fleet needs.
• Review and monitor Fleet operations to include employment schedules, deployed operations tasking, fleet requirements, training and readiness levels and casualty reports to inform the Lines of Operations (LOOs) for the SMWDC staff.
• Provide expertise of Operations Research methodologies, policies, and procedures to conduct analysis of SMWDC mission areas (i.e. Air Warfare (AW), Ballistic Mission Defense (BMD), Mine (MIW) and Surface Warfare (SUW).
• Maintain status of day-to-day Fleet Operations. Track current system status to afloat units (e.g. CASREPS). Track employment schedule of Navy assets, including operational-level tasking and Fleet requirements.
• Provide support to operational and tactical guidance development:

What qualifications do you look for?

• Possess current Security Clearance of SECRET and TS//SCI eligible.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Engineering, National Security, or related field (Master's preferred).
• A minimum of 12 years of military experience, and/or relevant industry and/or government experience with the navy's surface combat systems, C5I, networks, weapons systems and IAMD planning tools/systems.
• Five (5) years of experience aboard Navy cruisers, destroyers, frigates or within qualified Department of Defense warfare areas.
• Qualified and experienced in a watch station with the authority to employ the Aegis Weapon System (i.e. Tactical Action Officer (TAO), Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC), Battle Watch Captain).
• Possess a Tactical Action Officer Qualification letter or BMD Watch Officer qualification letter.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative assessment methods to support war-fighting readiness, capabilities, and capacity evaluations.
• Experience in post weapons firing mission analysis of Aegis weapon systems.

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.