Senior Warfare Analyst (Strike Fighter SME), Various US Locations

Company: 2 Circle Inc
Location: Beaufort
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: 2 Circle, Inc. 2 Circle is a small veteran-owned consulting firm providing specialized customer-focused system engineering, requirements definition, operational analysis, technology development, and program management support to Department of Defense requirements staff, acquisition communities, S&T organizations, and commercial partners to solve mission-critical problems. Our firm leverages a strong tradition of exceptional service to our customers. Our reputation and experience are critical to our success and are, therefore, the center of our focus. We maintain a competitive advantage by hiring the most qualified and relevant individuals, leveraging the ability to operate in multi-level security environments, providing unmitigated exceptional product quality, and keeping our cost structure below competing entities. 2 Circle is committed to excellence that enables best-of-breed products. At 2 Circle, world-class benefits and support do not equal class-leading high overhead costs. In fact, 2 Circle's efficient and focused approach to business enables us to provide market-leading pay and benefits while still maintaining extremely low charge rates for our customers. Job Summary: Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support our government customer in the analysis of current training and proficiency of the US Navy and Marine Corps F-35 community. The position includes data collection on the performance of fielded warfighting System-of-Systems (SoS) and training system capabilities by observing fleet aviators and SoS at training events and exercises, and analysis to identify factors affecting positive and negative performance against specific adversaries. Observe USN/USMC training events/exercises (e.g., Advanced Readiness Program, Air Wing Fallon, COMPTUEX, TOPGUN class, MAWTS-1 WTI class) to collect data on all available man, train, and equip (MTE) data sources that may impact mission outcomes Perform post-event analysis on all potential root causes that may impact mission outcomes (e.g., individual aircrew skill execution, aircraft system availability/health, training environment capabilities/limitations, training and readiness policy/syllabi, training systems fidelity/availability, etc) Conduct gap analysis to identify requirements and support recommendations on system design/acquisition, readiness policy, training syllabi, training systems, unit resourcing, and TTP development Provide predictive and prescriptive reporting to training audience as well as applicable stakeholders using AI/ML tools and data analytic processes Test and evaluate software that semi-automates data collection/analytical process for future implementation across all training environments (live, virtual-constructive, distributed) Qualifications/Experience: Recent and relevant operational experience as USN/USMC Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor (SFTI)/MAWTS-1 Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) in FA-18 and/or F-35 is required Top Secret/SCI eligibility with current SSBI and ability to obtain SAP clearance within six months is required Eight years (Warfare Analyst) or fifteen years (Senior Warfare Analyst) of recent and relevant professional experience performing warfighting assessments, effectiveness analysis, and/or modeling simulations for operational analysis Other requirements: Location: must live within daily commuting distance of any Naval/Marine Corps Air Station or Facility (Beaufort, SC preferred) with ability to access and work with classified information This is a 100% direct labor position that requires intermittent travel in support of training events 2 Circle, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the 2 Circle, Inc. hiring manager.

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