Sr. Advisory Ship Control Systems Analyst

Overview

At FTI, we are united by one common mission; supporting those that protect our nation so they can make the best-informed decisions during critical moments when seconds count. We want you to bring your passion and expertise to contribute to that essential mission.  We strive to incorporate our values to create a culture of collaboration and trust, where you can share your ideas and innovate.  If you are inspired by making a positive impact through developing data driven solutions, FTI would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about you. 

We are seeking an experienced Advisory Ship Control Systems Analyst to support Naval Sea Systems Command (SEA 21/PMS 443), Surface Ship Sustainment, Ship Control System Program.  In this role, you will provide subject matter expertise to analyze a broad range of issues, deliver innovative solutions, and provide strategic assessments to influence senior Navy civilian and military decision makers.  In addition, you will provide overall program and contract management of FTI’s project team. 

**While there is some work from home flexibility, you must be located within a commutable distance and be able to report to the customer site at the Washington Navy Yard as needed.**

Responsibilities

• Analyze business issues, define requirements, and recommend automated system controls as well as protocols to solve organizational information issues.
• Determine operational objectives, gather information, and evaluate output requirements and formats.
• Work closely with end users to analyze, define, model, and document systems requirements.
• Identify project milestones, phases, and elements, and keep team within timeline and budget.
• Construct workflow charts and diagrams, study system capabilities, and write specifications.
• Develop organizational change management framework and conduct user acceptance testing.
• Maintain automated system protocols by writing and updating procedures.
• Create end-user documentation (e.g., user guides, process flow charts, training materials) and deliver training.
• Provide subject matter expertise in the planning and execution of the Surface Ship Sustainment, Ship Control System Program.
• Ensure customer requirements and objectives are met and keep leadership informed of key issues that may impact the project or other results.
• Provide engineering subject matter expertise, and technical, and managerial direction for problem definition, analysis, requirement development and implementation of Ship Control Systems to support Navy surface warships.
• Make recommendations and advise clients on system development, improvements, optimization, and support efforts for both hardware and software in support of future fielded systems and system updates.
• Provide subject matter expertise on acquisition projects, system sustainment, modernization, and lifecycle costs.
• Develop and lead a team of engineers and analysts to meet or exceed customer requirements.

Education/Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active U.S. Dept. of Defense Secret clearance.
• 10 years experience including 5 years total active duty Navy or government support to the Navy.
• NAVSEA Program Office experience.
• Experience supporting government acquisition decision making.
• Influences best practices to support functional and visual storytelling via briefing products.
• Knowledge of ship/bridge systems, procedures and operations.
• Must be within a commutable distance and be able to report to the customer site at the Washington Navy Yard as needed and sometimes on short notice.

Preferred:

• Navy Surface Warfare Officer or Engineering LDO / CWO experience.
• Masters degree.

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