Senior Tactical Systems Analyst (NAVAIR Product Developer)

$122,720 - $166,400/Yr

Tactical Air Support - Patuxent River, MD

Full-time - Senior

Patuxent River, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Tactical Air Support, Inc. is seeking a Senior Tactical Systems Analyst to join our Advanced Capabilities and Expert Solutions (ACES) Division as a Flight Clearance Product Developer for the F/A-18 A-D TMS permanent flight clearances. This position is based on-site in Patuxent River, Maryland, and is integral to the PMA-265 team. The successful candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert, contributing to all aspects of airworthiness product development for the F-18 series of aircraft. This role requires a deep understanding of the technical and operational aspects of the F/A-18 TMS, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders in the aviation community. The Senior Tactical Systems Analyst will be responsible for developing content and executing updates for the Naval Aviation Technical Information Publication (NATIP) flight clearance publications. This includes creating transition plans to incorporate Interim Flight Clearance content into NATIP, coordinating and conducting planning meetings to integrate new content, and maintaining comprehensive records of all flight clearance actions, including those that are issued, expired, or in progress. The role also involves close coordination with Weapon System Experts and Subject Matter Experts to ensure the currency and accuracy of the products, as well as maintaining reports for content requirements traceability and defects against the products. Additionally, the analyst will author new NATIP content and work closely with editing and graphic artist teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all aspects of airworthiness product development for the F-18 series of aircraft
• Develop content and execute updates for Naval Aviation Technical Information Publication (NATIP) flight clearance publications
• Create transition plans to incorporate Interim Flight Clearance content into NATIP
• Coordinate and conduct planning meetings to incorporate new content into NATIP
• Maintain records of all flight clearance actions, including issued, expired, and in-progress clearances
• Coordinate with Weapon System Experts and Subject Matter Experts to ensure product currency
• Maintain reports for content requirements traceability and defects against the products
• Author new NATIP content
• Coordinate with editing and graphic artist teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science or a related discipline; an advanced degree is preferred
• Minimum of eight years as F/A-18 TMS aircrew (Pilot or WSO). SFTI qualification preferred
• Familiarity and expertise with F/A-18 TMS mission planning and training systems
• Prior professional US Military Aviation experience
• Experience with NATIP publications
• Ability to maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Valid state driver's license
• U.S. citizenship with a current and active Secret security clearance, with TS/SCI eligibility

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient with Airworthiness enterprise tools (ePower/AIRS), processes, and procedures in developing flight clearance product content
• Enthusiasm and commitment to a working environment that requires intense collaboration, robust communication, and coordination
• Familiarity or experience with the U.S. Armed Forces and Department of Defense (DoD) federal contractors
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to conduct professional, in-person training for large and small groups of aircrew
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of Aircraft Flight Manuals
• Ability to teach and train others on the Airworthiness process
• SAP program eligibility is advantageous

Benefits

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan w/Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays