NEXWDC - Doctrine Writer

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States | Full-time

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Rigid Tactical is seeking an experienced Doctrine Writer to join a collaborative team of subject matter experts analyzing, evaluating, and evolving tactical publications. In this role, you will evaluate the currency, accuracy, and relevance of Expeditionary Warfare (EXW), Construction (CON), Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (ATFP), and Irregular Warfare (IW) doctrine and tactics. This position provides an opportunity to work with a dynamic team on cutting-edge programs that offer tremendous career growth while directly shaping the operational framework of our nation's maritime forces.

  • Location: JEB Little Creek-FT Story
  • Clearance: Secret 
  • Salary Band: $70-80K w benefits

Qualifications / Requirements: 

  • Minimum of ten (10) or more years of hands-on experience within the Navy Expeditionary Force and maritime operations.
  • Direct, proven participation in real-world operations/deployments and relevant Fleet, USMC, and/or coalition/combined operations.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated knowledge reviewing and writing Joint or Service-level doctrine specifically tailored to expeditionary and maritime operations.
  • In-depth, functional knowledge of Expeditionary Warfare (EXW), Construction (CON), and Force Protection (FP) tactics, operations, and associated platform employment.
  • Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA) in science, engineering, management, or a closely relevant technical field.

Duties / Responibilities:

  • Provide excellent analytical problem-solving skills to evaluate complex operational material.
  • Superior oral and written communication capabilities, with a high proficiency in technical drafting and professional collaboration.
  • Review NEXWDC publications and existing doctrine to isolate and identify gaps across Navy Expeditionary-related mission areas.
  • Review and provide comprehensive, highly detailed comments on Navy Expeditionary-related doctrine, publications, and technical documents.
  • Draft, develop, and update vital service-level publications, including Naval Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (NTTPs) and Tactical Memorandums (TACMEMOs).
  • Maintain and compile lists of targeted NWDC Navy Expeditionary-related publications and doctrine requiring scheduled updates or revisions.
  • Prepare and maintain Comment Resolution Matrixes (CRMs) to track and implement stakeholder feedback on publication reviews. Finalize documents that have undergone multiple rounds of collaborative evaluation.
  • Develop tailored Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) aligned to specific production timelines for each individual publication and document.
  • Develop clear, professional technical graphics and visual aids to support textual concepts (highly desired).