Sr. Project AnalystLocation: San Diego, CA (Onsite with some hybrid flexibility as mission allows)
Customer: Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR/NIWC Pacific), Department of the Navy (DON)
Position Type: Full-time
Minimum Experience: 10 years
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OverviewYou will serve as an Operations Analyst supporting the Naval Information Warfare Systems Center Command in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will help plan, coordinate, and execute a wide range of operational, training, analytical, and technology-support activities that directly enable mission success for Navy leadership and staff.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
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Key ResponsibilitiesEvent & Meeting Operations
You will:- Coordinate and support events, meetings, and briefings (e.g., Roadshows, PM Day, SE Day).
- Book rooms with the Protocol Office and coordinate venue setup and teardown.
- Send meeting invitations and manage attendee registration.
- Create or coordinate promotional materials and internal Hub pages.
- Set up and operate multimedia equipment (e.g., projectors, audio, video conferencing).
- Take and finalize minutes, capturing decisions, action items, and key discussion points.
- Create and distribute participant materials and supplies.
- Facilitate speakersโ presentations and manage online chats during virtual events.
- Develop and distribute surveys; collect and collate survey results for leadership review.
Briefing & Communication Products
You will:- Research, prepare, and deliver management and engineeringrelated informational briefs and decision briefs for leadership using Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Develop clear, concise, and visually effective briefing materials aligned with Navy and NIWC Pacific standards.
Multimedia & Video Production
You will:- Prepare, edit, format, and caption meeting, training, and other educational or promotional videos.
- Use tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Microsoft Stream, and other common multimedia formats and platforms.
SAP / Navy ERP Support
You will:- Provide enduser support on assigned SAP / Navy ERP modules.
- Troubleshoot user issues and investigate and resolve reported system errors and anomalies.
- Support system upgrades and programming transitions through testing, reporting, and remediation.
- Liaise with other Navy ERP module leads and higherechelon stakeholders to coordinate fixes, updates, and improvements.
AI / LLM & High-Performance Computing Support
You will:- Support establishment, maintenance, and use of Large Language Models (LLMs), vector stores, and AI agents.
- Assist with design, development, population, testing, and deployment of LLMbased solutions.
- Support LLM and vector store environments residing in the HighPerformance Computing Center (HPCC) and other designated locations.
Python & Test Automation Framework
You will:- Use Python to support the establishment and maintenance of a Test Automation Framework (TAF).
- Apply a Robot Framework keyword driven approach to convert test and task procedures into automated scripts.
- Assist in automating recurring tasks, tests, and workflows to improve efficiency and reliability.
Accountable Property & IT Asset Management
You will:- Provide accountable property management support in compliance with NIWC Pacific, Navy, and DoD instructions and directives.
- Manage materials and equipment, including issuing computer assets and other IT hardware to personnel.
- Support IT refresh activities for systems and hardware.
- Coordinate software license provisioning and persona management.
- Maintain and support โhot seatโ workstations for competency personnel.
- Assist with IT platform migrations (e.g., Nautilus).
- Manage ordering, modifying, and cancelling cellular/mobile devices.
- Conduct inventories, process excess equipment, and maintain accurate records for leadership reporting.
Reporting & Workforce Support
You will:- Collect Weekly Status Reports (WSRs) from designated personnel by close of business on the last day of the work week.
- Consolidate and submit WSRs to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) by close of business Monday of the following week.
Training, Curriculum & Workforce Development
You will:- Support workforce and competency operations through:
- Workforce analysis
- Learning needs analysis
- Industry research and best practices reviews
- Curriculum development and maintenance
- Use standard learning and instructional design models such as ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate).
- Develop and/or deliver training via:
- Instructorled courses (inperson, virtual, or ondemand video)
- Online webbased training (WBT)
- Use and support the organizationโs Learning Content Management System (LCMS) (currently WayPoints):
- Attain and maintain an LCMS administrative account.
- Complete required training for account creation and ongoing use.
Acquisition, Cost & Financial Analysis
You will:- Provide support for acquisitions activities, including documentation support, coordination, and process tracking.
- Assist with cost estimation and financial analysis, contributing to planning, budgeting, and decision support for leadership.
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Required Qualifications- U.S. Citizenship (required for DoD Secret clearance eligibility).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Bachelorโs degree in business, finance, engineering, computer science, information systems, data analytics, education, or a related field.
- Additional years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in operations, project support, IT/ERP support, training and workforce development, financial analysis, or a related area.
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Desired Skills & ExperienceWhile not all are mandatory, strong candidates will bring many of the following:
Technical Skills- Experience with SAP / Navy ERP or similar large enterprise resource planning systems.
- Familiarity with LLMs, vector stores, and agentbased AI solutions (design, development, testing, deployment).
- Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or data processing.
- Experience with Robot Framework or similar keyworddriven test frameworks.
- Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, Microsoft Stream, and general video production/editing.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Operational & Analytical Skills- Prior experience supporting DoD or Navy programs, ideally within NAVWAR/NIWC Pacific or similar organizations.
- Background in operations analysis