Job Description

Input Technology Solutions is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Operational Support Specialist to join our Fleet Reachback Support team in Dahlgren, VA. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in supporting naval fleet operations by providing expert analytic and operational reach-back support to answer Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Analysis (RFAs) from Combatant Commands (COCOMs), Numbered Fleet Commanders (NFCs), SMWDC staff, CSG/ESG staffs, operational units, and other stakeholders.

This role supports time-sensitive fleet decision-making by monitoring ongoing operations, assessing emerging threats and changes in adversary capabilities, and producing validated response products and tactical guidance updates. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide analytic support for operational reach-back requirements to answer RFIs/RFAs addressing new threat assessments and/or adversary capability improvements or changes in weapons employment.
• Evaluate, assess, and contribute to the RFI/RFA review process; coordinate recommendations with technical, analytical, and operational organizations (e.g., NAVSEA, JHU/APL, NAWDC).
• Develop, edit, modify, validate, and/or verify RFI/RFA response products for accuracy, completeness, and operational relevance.
• Augment SMWDC reach-back cell(s) as directed to support 24/7 operations when the Combatant Commander/Numbered Fleet Commander requests surge support for emergent or combat operations.
• Review and monitor Fleet operations, including:
• Employment schedules and deployed operations tasking
• Fleet requirements
• Training and readiness levels
• Casualty reports (e.g., CASREPs)
• Current system status to afloat units
• Maintain day-to-day awareness and status of Fleet operations; track operational-level tasking and employment schedules of Navy assets.
• Provide Operations Research (OR) expertise (methodologies, policies, procedures) to conduct analysis supporting SMWDC mission areas:
• Air Warfare (AW)
• Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD)
• Mine Warfare (MIW)
• Surface Warfare (SUW)
• Support operational and tactical guidance development by reviewing, updating, and, when required, developing products such as:
• Tactical Memoranda (TACMEMO)
• Navy Wide Operational Tasks (OPTASKs)
• Battle Orders
• Class Tactical Publications
• Capabilities and Limitations information
• Fleet Advisory Messages (FAMs)
• Review, update, and, when required, develop doctrine and tactics publications, including:
• Joint Publications (JPs)
• Navy Warfare Publications (NWPs)
• Navy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (NTTP)

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience supporting operational-level Navy or Joint operations, including reach-back support, operational planning, or fleet staff functions.
• Experience producing and staffing analytic products in response to RFIs/RFAs, including drafting, editing, and quality control/validation.
• Working knowledge of fleet operations monitoring (tasking, schedules, readiness reporting, and casualty reporting such as CASREPs).
• Familiarity with Navy/Joint tactical and doctrinal publications (e.g., TACMEMO, OPTASK, JPs, NWPs, NTTP) and the ability to support updates.
• Strong analytical writing skills and ability to communicate clearly in time-sensitive operational environments.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with technical and operational organizations (government, warfare centers, labs, and fleet stakeholders).
• Possess current Security Clearance of SECRET and TS//SCI eligible.
• A minimum of 12 years of military experience, and/or relevant industry and/or government experience with the surface navy’s combat systems, C5I, networks, weapons systems and IAMD planning systems.
• Five (5) years of experience aboard Navy cruisers, destroyers 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Operations Research background and experience applying OR methods to operational problems.
• Prior experience supporting SMWDC mission areas (AW, BMD, MIW, SUW) or similar warfare development organizations.
• Experience supporting 24/7 watchfloor or surge operations in response to emergent/combat operations.

Work Environment & Schedule:

• May require shift work and/or on-call availability to support 24/7 reach-back operations during emergent or combat operations.
• Work is performed in a fast-paced operational environment with frequent time-sensitive tasking.

Security Clearance:

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