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ManTech

Combat Systems Analyst

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$62K - $103K/yr

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Combat Systems Analyst to join our team in Norfolk, VA. This is an onsite position. This position will be responsible for the scoping ...

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ManTech International

Combat Systems Analyst

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$62K - $103K/yr

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Combat Systems Analyst to join our team in Norfolk, VA. This is an onsite position. This position will be responsible for the scoping ...

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Leidos

Combat Systems Test Engineer

Arlington, VA

Combat System Test & Trials Engineer Position Overview The Combat System Test & Trials Engineer will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing verification, validation, and acceptance ...

Leidos

Combat Systems Test Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

Combat System Test & Trials Engineer Position Overview The Combat System Test & Trials Engineer will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing verification, validation, and acceptance ...

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What are the typical daily responsibilities in a combat systems role?

In a Combat Systems role, your daily responsibilities often include monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced weapon and sensor systems to ensure operational readiness. You’ll collaborate closely with electronics technicians, engineers, and operational crews to perform system diagnostics, repairs, and routine preventative maintenance. Additionally, you may participate in simulation exercises, system upgrades, and technical briefings to keep your skills and knowledge up to date. This hands-on role often requires flexibility and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability in high-stakes environments.

What is a combat systems?

A Combat Systems job involves operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced military weapon and defense systems. Personnel in this role work with radar, sonar, missile defense, and other integrated technologies to ensure combat readiness. Responsibilities may include testing equipment, coordinating with other military units, and ensuring system functionality in high-pressure environments. These roles are essential in both offensive and defensive military operations, requiring technical expertise and problem-solving skills. Combat Systems specialists may work aboard naval ships, in ground-based installations, or alongside combat units, depending on their branch and assignment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the combat systems position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Combat Systems role, you need a strong understanding of electronics, computer systems, and mechanical engineering principles, often supported by relevant technical training or a degree in a STEM field. Experience with radar, sonar, weapons control systems, and certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or military-specific credentials are highly valued. Exceptional problem-solving skills, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are important soft skills in this environment. These attributes are crucial for ensuring the effective operation and maintenance of critical defense systems and for safeguarding mission success.

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Combat Systems Analyst

ManTech

Norfolk, VA • On-site

$62K - $103K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Description & Requirements
Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we've been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now-protect and innovate with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Combat Systems Analyst to join our team in Norfolk, VA. This is an onsite position.

This position will be responsible for the scoping, preparing, development, validation, implementation, and life cycle maintenance of Combat Systems for Carrier readiness and Modernization. Responsible for assigned efforts on US Navy CVN ships. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Participate in meetings/conferences to provide recommendations and insight concerning CVN Combat Systems readiness

  • Assist in providing recommendations for CVN policy and procedural changes incident to CVN Combat Systems readiness, outfitting incident to new construction, and new support programs associated with Naval shipboard support

  • Review the ship's CSMP, planned C5ISR maintenance, modernization, and repairs for CNO availabilities and maintenance upkeeps

  • Assist Ship's Force in maintaining C5ISR material readiness and identifying CNO maintenance availability work

  • Assist in collecting, reviewing, integrating and analyzing historical and current maintenance and combat systems data from aircraft carrier sources as required in order to develop statistical, graphical and text analysis of equipment reliability and maintenance trends

  • Analyze weekly C5ISR status reports during CNO availabilities and monthly C5ISR status reports, including modernization planning, to outside CNO availabilities

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent education

  • 10+ years of experience with Navy combat systems and C5ISR (or similar) supporting maintenance, modernization, and repairs on U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers.

  • Prior experience working with naval crew, as well as independently

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Distance support and onboard C5ISR repair issues and coordination with ISEAs and warfare center to track material parts status

  • C5ISR ICAVs, reviewing findings and making recommendations to TYCOM, CSO, Ship's CSMO and Ship's Maintenance Officer

  • 10+ years of technical, management, development and integration experience with aircraft carrier combat systems requirements

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain active or current Secret or security clearance

  • Will be required to obtain an interim secret security clearance before starting

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.


The projected compensation range for this position is $62,400.00-$103,700.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.  In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation.  MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

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