Orca Maritime, Inc. is actively seeking a Mid-Level MCM System Analyst to support the US Navy Mine Warfare Readiness and Effectiveness Measuring (MIREM) at Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) in San Diego, CA.

This position is associated with an upcoming contract that Orca Maritime is pursuing, with an estimated award/work start late 2025. We are conducting preliminary, “contingent” hiring for roles associated with this contract. The work start is dependent upon Orca Maritime being awarded this contract.

Typical Responsibilities:

  • Provides support to SMWDC for the development and administration of a MCM objective assessment program focused on current and future Navy MCM programs

  • Conducts MCM system, sensor, and personnel performance assessments, data collection and measurement of operating capabilities and proficiency with the goal of informing adequacy and improvement of Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities; and developing a thorough understanding of current MCM asset effectiveness

  • Supports development and revision of TTP for MCM legacy, MCM Mission Package, and emerging MCM capabilities

  • Supports designing tactically relevant assessment scenarios meeting analytical goals and assessment objectives

  • Coordinates with MCM organizations and operators throughout planning, execution, and analysis efforts

Location: Onsite at Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) 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.

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.

Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • Education in or experience with conducting systems analysis and assessments

  • At least three (3) years of experience with Mine Countermeasure (MCM) systems

  • Proficient with common productivity software, including the Microsoft Office suite

  • Excellent communication skills

Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience assessing Current Mine Countermeasure (MCM) legacy systems and emerging MCM Mission Package Capabilities.