Senior Fire Control Systems Subject Matter Expert (Strike Planni

Join JRC's Missiles and Space Team!

We are seeking a retired U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted expert (E-7 or above) with extensive experience in strike mission planning, tactical employment, and fleet coordination to support the development of the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile - Nuclear (SLCM-N) capability. The selected Subject Matter Expert (SME) will serve as a key advisor to government and industry teams, ensuring that strike employment concepts and operational needs are accurately captured in system design, testing, and fleet integration planning.

This position is critical to shaping the tactical and operational implementation of SLCM-N, bridging the gap between warfighter requirements and technical development efforts.

What You'll Do

• Provide senior-level SME support for the planning, coordination, and operational integration of the SLCM-N weapon system.
• Translate fleet-level strike planning requirements into actionable input for system developers, testers, and program leadership.
• Participate in development of strike CONOPS, TTPs, and employment doctrine relevant to submarine-launched nuclear cruise missiles.
• Support working groups, design reviews, and risk assessments to validate operational feasibility and mission alignment.
• Collaborate with fleet stakeholders, warfare centers, and acquisition offices to ensure program direction supports fleet employment timelines and readiness expectations.
• Advise on pre-mission planning workflows, targeting process integration, and strike execution best practices.

What You Bring

• Retired U.S. Navy E-7 (Chief Petty Officer) or higher.
• 10+ years of experience in submarine operations, weapons systems employment, or strike planning roles.
• Active or recently adjudicated DoD Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred or eligible).
• Demonstrated experience supporting strike mission planning, target package coordination, or operational employment of ship/submarine-launched weapons.
• Deep understanding of nuclear weapons policy, command and control, and employment doctrine (preferred).
• Strong technical writing and briefing skills to communicate operational needs to engineering and acquisition teams.

⭐ Bonus Points For

• Experience supporting nuclear-capable weapon systems, strategic weapon programs, or joint strike planning efforts.
• Prior work with fleet strike planners, OPNAV N3/N5, PEO SUB or PEO IWS.
• Familiarity with strike planning tools, launch platform integration, and campaign-level planning scenarios.
• Participation in mission planning cells, red team assessments, or nuclear readiness evaluations.

ℹ️ Additional Information:

• Travel may be required to participate in working groups, fleet coordination events, or classified test planning sessions.
• This role may be structured as full-time or part-time, depending on program needs and candidate availability.