Senior Aviation Military Analyst - Weapons and Munitions

About Us 

Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market.   

Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves!  

Job Description: 

The Senior Aviation Military Analyst provides subject matter expertise in Army attack and reconnaissance aviation operations, aviation weapons employment, capability development, and combat development activities. This position supports operational studies, capability assessments, technology evaluations, and modernization efforts focused on Army Aviation attack, reconnaissance, and air assault missions. The analyst identifies operational capability gaps, develops recommendations to improve force effectiveness, leads Joint working groups and study teams, and produces high-quality analytical products, including white papers, concept papers, requirements documents, operational views, and other supporting documentation for Army and Joint stakeholders.

Job Requirements:  

• Rated Army Aviator with a minimum of 15 years of Army aviation flight and combat operations experience.


• Senior or Master Army Aviator Badge required.


• Completion of military or civilian equivalent training on Army operations and staff processes, including professional education comparable to CGSC/ILE or the Warrant Officer Senior Staff Course.


• Extensive technical experience in the employment and integration of Army Aviation weapons systems, munitions, and launchers, including Hydra 70 rockets and HELLFIRE missiles.


• Demonstrated ability to provide detailed analysis of Army Aviation attack and reconnaissance operations and identify operational capability gaps.


• Staff experience planning attack, reconnaissance, and air assault missions, including aviation weapons planning requirements within Army Aviation tactical organizations.


• Prior tactical operational management experience leading organizations of 400 or more personnel.


• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting capability management, combat development, or capability development initiatives.


• Experience planning, facilitating, and executing Joint Working Groups.


• Experience leading aviation studies and/or operational test events involving capability development and technology evaluations.


• Demonstrated ability to independently develop and deliver graduate-level white papers, concept papers, requirements documents, operational views, and related analytical products with minimal Government revisions.


• Ability to review and edit products to ensure professional quality and technical accuracy prior to Government delivery.


• Active SECRET security clearance required.

Benefits: 

Cortina Solutions is committed to offering comprehensive and affordable benefits to employees and their families. 

• BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance 

• VSP Vision 

• Flexible spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) 

• Company-paid Life Insurance 

• Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance 

• Voluntary Term Life Insurance 

• Matching 401(k) Plan 

• Flexible PTO 

• Maternity and Paternity Leave 

• Federal Holidays 

• Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donations 

• Professional Development 

Background Check Requirement: 

As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.