VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is currently seeking a Senior Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Operations Support Analyst to support the DRPM RAS MCM Program Office. This is a full-time position reporting onsite 5 days a week (M-F) in Arlington, VA.

The Senior MCM Operations Support Analyst supports DRPM RAS MCM Program Office by supporting coordination between the program office, fleet operators, sustainment organizations, and senior Navy leadership. This role provides operational analysis, readiness assessment, executive communications support, and stakeholder coordination to ensure MCM capabilities meet fleet requirements and mission objectives.

The ideal candidate is a Navy professional with MCM, EOD, Naval Special Warfare, and/or Surface Warfare operational experience who can support senior leadership, translate fleet requirements into actionable information, track system readiness and performance, and effectively bridge the operational and acquisition communities.

Responsibilities:

• Support DRPM RAS leadership and Program Managers in addressing operational gaps and aligning solutions with fleet needs
• Develop executive briefings, executive summaries, information papers, talking points, and decision-support products for Flag Officers, OPNAV, CNO staff, and program leadership
• Track and assess MCM robotic and autonomous systems performance, mission availability, readiness, and sustainment metrics
• Conduct operational assessments and analyze fleet performance trends, readiness issues, and capability gaps
• Gather operational requirements and fleet feedback to support future capability development and program planning
• Coordinate across PMOs, fleet commands, warfare centers, technical teams, and sustainment organizations
• Manage action items, taskers, leadership inquiries, and follow-up actions
• Ensure operational users receive relevant information on new capabilities, upgrades, and fielding efforts
• Facilitate communication and deconflict issues among operational, acquisition, technical, and logistics stakeholders
• Support classified and unclassified operations, including work within SIPRNET environments

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree AND 8+ years of relevant U.S. Navy experience
• Experience in Mine Countermeasures (MCM), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Naval Surface Warfare, Naval Special Warfare, or related maritime operations
• Experience preparing executive briefings, senior-level correspondence, executive summaries, and decision-support materials
• Experience supporting Flag Officers, OPNAV, Fleet staff, Program Offices, or Navy acquisition programs
• Knowledge of Navy operational readiness reporting, mission availability metrics, sustainment processes, and fleet operations
• Experience identifying capability gaps and supporting development of operational solutions
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across operational, technical, logistics, sustainment, and acquisition organizations
• Experience managing action items, taskers, and executive-level information requests
• Experience working within SIPRNET and handling classified information
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) 
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Former U.S. Navy EOD Officer, Surface Warfare Officer, or Special Warfare Officer with MCM experience
• Experience as an Action Officer supporting senior Navy leadership
• Experience with OPNAV, CNO Staff, NAVSEA, NAVWAR, or Program Executive Offices (PEO)
• Experience with MCM Mission Packages, unmanned maritime systems, or robotic and autonomous maritime systems

Salary at VISTA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000.00 to $150,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of VISTA's total compensation package for employees. We also offer a competitive leave package and a generous benefit plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, and an employer matching 401(k) plan.

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 

For this position, VISTA will consider only applicants with an active DoD security clearance.

To learn more about VISTA and to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.vistatsi.com.

VISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Disability/Veterans Employer.