Surface Warfare/IAMD Analyst
US$110,000 – US$125,000 / yr base salary
Posted 13 Oct 2026
Advertised as “1285 - Senior Surface Warfare/IAMD Analyst”
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The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Level
- 1285
- Expected experience
- 12+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$110,000 – US$125,000 / yr |
|---|
Study levelBachelor's
Study levelMaster's
Sigma Defense is seeking a former Surface Warfare Officer for a position on our Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Team in San Diego, CA as a Senior Surface Warfare/IAMD Analyst.
We need the rare skill sets you have developed throughout your Naval Career to support the surface, air, and mine warfare mission areas, enhancing warfighting readiness, and increasing the lethality and tactical proficiency of the Surface Force. You will support the performance analysis of surface ship tactical readiness and operational capability. In this position you will make direct contributions to the enhancement of warfare training.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Requirements
- Surface Warfare Officer qualified (minimum of 12 years of experience).
- A Warfare Tactics Officer (WTI), in the AMW or ASW/SUW domains, qualified officer is preferred, though not required.
- Experience in either the acquisition community or with the Government's POM process is preferred.
- Exposure to or experience with the Navy's FLEX program is preferred.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Personnel Clearance Level:
- Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
- A clearance will not be sponsored.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in an unspecified field of study.
- Master's Degree is preferred.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 annually.
Benefits
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
- 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 12 (Floating) Holidays
- Educational Assistance
- Highly Competitive Salary