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Submarine Operations Analyst

SONALYSTS, INC

MIDDLETOWN, RIJob$110–165K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$110–165K/yr
Location
MIDDLETOWN, RI
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Sonalysts seeks a Submarine Operations Analyst to support the U.S. Navy in assessing operational and technical risks for future submarine missions. The analyst will evaluate emerging technologies, develop scenarios, and conduct operations analysis involving submarines and unmanned systems. The role also supports government technology assessments and non-DoD projects. The posting offers a salary range of $110,000–$165,000 and describes Sonalysts as an employee-owned defense and technology company.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Data-Driven AnalysisComplex CommunicationAnalytical ToolsMATLABPythonSubmarine Operations

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Technical or Analysis FieldU.S. CitizenshipActive DoD Secret ClearanceTS/SCI EligibilitySubmerged Officer of the Deck Qualification6+ Years at-Sea Submarine Operations

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Join Sonalysts as a Submarine Operations Analyst - Help Shape the Navys Future Undersea Edge! Sonalysts, a premier defensetechnology firm, is looking for a sharp, motivated analyst to partner with the U.S. Navy in identifying and mitigating the operational and technical risks that will define the next generation of submarine missions. In this highvisibility role you will: - Lead cuttingedge risk assessments that directly influence the design, procurement, and employment of future submarines - Evaluate emerging technologies and concepts, recommending actionable solutions that keep the fleet safe and lethal - Collaborate with senior Navy officers, engineers, and policy makers, turning complex data into clear, impactful briefings and reports - Drive realworld impactyour analyses will shape strategic decisions, protect national security, and advance undersea warfare capabilities - Work on interesting and challenging research and analysis projects such as: - Future warfighting and operations scenario development and analysis - System of Systems Operations Analysis - Operations analysis and modeling of unmanned systems that work both with and independent of submarines - Leverage operational and technical experience to support the government team in the assessment of technologies to mitigate operational risks - Apply knowledge and experience of the submarine force to a wide variety of non-DoD projects and initiatives Why apply? - Work on missioncritical projects vital to national security - Gain unparalleled exposure to Navy programs and advanced maritime technology - Grow your career in a fastmoving, supportive environment that rewards innovation and expertise If you have a strong technical background, a passion for analytical problemsolving, and a desire to make a tangible difference for the Navy, this is the opportunity youve been waiting for. Apply now and be a key contributor to the future of submarine operations! Who are we: Sonalysts is a small, 100% employee-owned business (ESOP) supporting diverse customers across the Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Army, and other defense and commercial sectors. Our employees come from military, technical, analytical, and creative backgroundsand all contribute to solving the defense industrys most complex challenges. As an employeeowner, you will have a voice in shaping both your work and the companys direction. The Opportunities of Employee-Ownership - Providing important support to various projects and key systems across the company. - Salary ranges between $110,000-$165,000, dependent on experience, qualifications, and other relevant business criteria. - Becoming an integral part of an innovative employee-owned company which includes: - Flexible Time Program enabling an optimal work-life balance by permitting partners to arrange their work around personal appointments, parent-teacher conferences, childrens activities and the like, so long as the partner gets the job done on-time. - Paid Time Off - 401(k) Plan with company match - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Sales Bonus Program - Special Performance and Retention Bonus Program - Health and Dental Insurance - Dependent Care Assistance Plan - Health Care Reimbursement Plan - Employee Referral Bonus Program - Professional Development through Tuition Reimbursement Program, Online Training Program and Targeted Skills Program - Relocation Assistance Required Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in a technical or analysis field - U.S. Citizen, possessing an active Department of Defense SECRET security clearance and eligible for TS/SCI* - Qualified as Submerged Officer of the Deck with at least 6 years of experience in at sea submarine operations - Experience i communicating complex issues to executive leaders with data driven analysis to support critical decisions - Proficiency with analytical tools (MATLAB, Python, or similar) Strongly Desired Experience/Q

How this job compares

Set against the 867 open Operations Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$110–165K/yr
  • US median$75–112K/yr484 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $138K, is 45% above the US median midpoint ($95K) — in the top quarter of Operations Analyst salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 10 open Operations Analyst jobs in Rhode Island and 867 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience — more than three in four Operations Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 598 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 262 of the 867 open Operations Analyst jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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