Principal Systems Analyst (Tactical Networks - CANES) | Active Secret clearance

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Pipeline

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Bring clarity to complexity as a Systems Analyst with GDIT. You’ll translate mission needs into actionable requirements and data-driven decisions for Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) and related Navy tactical network efforts with NIWC Pacific (Codes 55131/55132/55133) in support of PMW-160. Your analysis will span ashore, afloat, subsurface, airborne, mobile, and joint environments, accelerating delivery of resilient, interoperable capabilities to the Fleet.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Elicit and decompose capabilities into measurable functional/performance requirements, verification objectives, and acceptance criteria for new builds and tech refresh.

• Develop and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs) in DOORS; align operational needs to technical specs, test cases, and results.

• Perform trade studies, alternatives analyses, and cost/schedule/performance/risk assessments; provide clear recommendations to IPTs/WIPTs and leadership.

• Produce/curate SE artifacts: concepts of operations, interface definitions, data dictionaries, ICD/SRS inputs, SEPs/EIPs, test plans/reports, BoMs, and program briefings.

• Support architecture products (DoDAF views) at enterprise/tactical/system levels; map interfaces across enclaves and transport paths.

• Partner with IA teams on RMF touchpoints (IATT/ATO evidence, STIG posture, POA&M data) and ensure analysis artifacts support A&A packages.

• Plan/assist DT&E, SOVTs, TRRs, and Operational Assessments; perform defect triage, root-cause analysis, metrics/OKRs, and readiness reporting.

• Execute configuration status accounting in CMPro; track CCB/PTRB actions, baselines, deviations/waivers, and implementation status.

• Prepare installation/fielding analysis (site surveys, BESEP/STEDP/IDP inputs, risk/impact assessments) to minimize operational disruption.

• Build dashboards and ad-hoc analytics (e.g., Power BI/Excel/SQL/Python) for performance, cyber posture, and lifecycle/obsolescence insights; drive process improvement (Agile/DevSecOps/ITIL).

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required):

• Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance

• Experience:

• 5+ years systems/business analysis for enterprise or tactical networks, including requirements engineering, trade studies, and test/installation support.

• Hands-on with DOORS (or equivalent), RTM development, and SE artifact creation; familiarity with CM and change workflows (CMPro or similar).

• Working knowledge of RMF artifacts, DISA STIG alignment, and how cyber posture influences system requirements and acceptance.

• Proficiency in data analysis/visualization (Excel pivot/power tools, Power BI/Tableau) and creating decision-quality briefs.

• Skills/Tools: DOORS, Jira/Confluence, Visio/modeling tools, CMPro (or equivalent), MS Project/Smartsheet; strong stakeholder facilitation and technical writing.

• Education: BS/BA in Systems/Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science/Information Systems, or related field (equivalent experience may substitute per GDIT policy).

• Certifications: DoD 8570/8140 IAT-II baseline (e.g., Security+ CE) within 90 days of start.

• Work Location: Onsite San Diego, CA (NIWC Pacific). Limited CONUS/OCONUS travel to labs, shipyards, and fleet concentration areas per tasking and installation/test events

• Position Availability: Position is pending final contract award.

• US Citizenship Required

WHAT WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE (Desired):

• Prior support to NIWC Pacific and/or PMW-160 (CANES, ADNS, or similar Navy tactical network programs).

• MBSE/SysML experience (Cameo/MagicDraw), INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, ITIL v4, or PMP.

• Familiarity with BESEP/FRCB submissions, shipboard installation documentation, and cross-domain/guard considerations.

• Exposure to GPON, virtualized data center/networking (vSphere/vCenter), QoS, and CCRI readiness.

• Scripting for analysis/automation (Python), SQL querying, and dashboard design.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required