Navy Aviation Weapons Systems Expert

ManTech seeks a motivated, career customer-oriented Navy Aviation Weapons Systems Expert to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA . This is an onsite position

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Provide support for F / A-18 and EA-18G aircraft systems, including the development of training programs, technical documentation, and fleet liaison activities

Develop and deliver training programs for F / A-18E / F and EA-18G fleet training, including Weaponizing, Mission Planning, Flight Training, and Controls and Display PVI training

Analyze, review, and generate instructor training to support Fleet aircrew

Create and manage flight clearance products, including researching, developing, and delivering new or updated documentation

Maintain configuration control of source documentation, legacy publications, and current publications

Coordinate with various entities such as Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center, weapon schools, and Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactic Squadron One to ensure complementary technical and tactical information flow.

Conduct fleet aircrew training and "Train-the-Trainer" presentations

Minimum Qualifications

BS or BA in Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Physics, or a related Scientific discipline

12+ years of recent professional experience with F / A-18, EA-18G, E-2C / D, or applicable aircraft tactical systems employment is required

Prior experience in the development of F-18 Naval Aviation Technical Information Product / Navy Tactical Reference Publication (NATIP) products and NAVAIR ACO Airworthiness certification processes

Graduate of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) or Marine Aviation Weapons Training Squadron-I (MAWTS-1) Weapons Tactics Instructor (WTI)

Preferred Qualifications :

F / A-18 pilot, Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), Naval Flight Office (NFO), or equivalent of the platform of interest

EA-18G pilot or Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO) are preferred but candidates are required to be graduates of the Electronic Attack Weapons School (EAWS)

Experience with aircrew mission planning efforts and JMPS Software

Strong technical writing and presentation skills

Ability to work effectively with Fleet aircrew and various Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and other command processes

Clearance Requirements :

Must have a current and active TS / SCI clearance

Physical Requirements

The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.