Aircraft Support Analyst (Navy USW/ASW/SHAREM)

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a mid-level Aircraft Support Analyst to support the U.S. Navy’s Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Readiness and Effectiveness Measuring (SHAREM) program at the Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) in San Diego, CA . The SHAREM program assesses the readiness and effectiveness of sensors, systems, weapons, and countermeasures employed by individual and groups of platforms to meet specified objectives in tactically and operationally relevant environments. An ideal candidate will have a background in Undersea Warfare (USW) aircraft operations and warfare tasks as well as planning exercise activities for Navy fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Coordinate objectives, plans, and logistics with external Navy operational staffs, Navy Warfare Centers, and range facilities.
• Develop test and data collection plans.
• Develop and deliver planning conference briefs.
• Draft naval messages.
• Observe and collect required data/logs from aircraft participating in exercises.
• Use pertinent data to reconstruct aircraft engagements during exercises.
• Assess the performance of airborne detection systems based on exercise data.
• Coordinate the assembly, installation, interfacing, removal and system restoration, repair, and testing of tracking equipment used during exercises.
• Interpret schematics and resolves issues associated with the installation, removal, interfacing, repair, modification and testing of tracking equipment used during exercises.
• Ensure proper restoration and operation of pertinent shipboard equipment following removal of tracking equipment.
• Write after action reports and reconstruction and analysis reports that communicate exercise results with respect to discrete objectives, to representatives of naval commands, engineering labs, and program offices.

Location: Full time onsite (no remote/hybrid) at Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) on Naval Base San Diego in San Diego, CA.

Travel Requirements: Up to 20% travel is anticipated to include CONUS and OCONUS locations.


Typical Physical Activity: Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: repetitive motion, traversing shipboard environments (e.g., confined spaces, ladders, hatches), speaking or vision.

Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $80,000 - 90,000/year. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

Existing Security Clearance Required:  This position requires a DoD Secret security clearance. A qualified candidate must already possess an active or interim security clearance. A candidate with especially strong, relevant experience but no active security clearance may still be considered, but work start would be dependent upon a new Secret clearance being awarded.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least ten (10) years of U.S. Navy experience relating to Undersea Warfare (USW) aircraft operations and warfare tasks.
  • At least three (3) years of experience planning exercise activities including Navy fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
  • Briefing and debriefing aircrews on exercise event plans and mission results.
  • Navy aircraft data collection, mission data extraction, and post mission analysis.
• Capability for preparation of briefings, reports, and correspondence that are technically correct.
• Proficient with common productivity software, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Resources
• ID Theft Benefits
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities . THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at [email protected] or (571) 215-0077.