Operations Jobs in Norfolk, VA
Operations jobs in Norfolk, Virginia are concentrated in the Naval Station Norfolk corridor, Downtown Norfolk, and the Norfolk International Airport logistics district, with strong demand across defense contracting, logistics, and healthcare. Employers actively hiring include Norfolk State University, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Scientific Research Corporation. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Tactical Training
Technical Knowledge
Weapons Systems
Weapons Training
REQ#: RQ231579
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Pipeline
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.
Job Description
SPECIAL AND TACTICAL OPERATIONS LEADER, WARFARE ANALYST F/A-18A-F
Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as a Special and Tactical Operations Leader - Aviation at GDIT. Here, you’ll enable the success of the most critical government missions and the growth of a meaningful career in Administration.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Special and Tactical Operations Leader - Aviation, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Digital Analytics Infrastructure and Technology Advancement (DAiTA) Group Warfare Effectiveness Department (WED). You will play a crucial role as a team leader, developing procedures, reviews work products of other team personnel, managing project efforts and taking the lead in problem resolution.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Applies knowledge from experience as a fixed-wing or rotary wing military aircrew or equivalent civilian experience to identify, define, and document technical data for weaponeering, NATOPS, and NTRP (NATIP) products for Naval tactical aircraft and associated weapons systems.
- Provides analysis of operational suitability of naval aviation platforms, weapons, sensors and systems.
- Supports system level warfighting assessments and effectiveness analysis; advanced concept employment analysis; analytic support for the pre-acquisition, acquisition, and sustainment of Navy, Joint, and allied systems acquisition process; or modeling and simulations for operational analysis.
- Develops, prepares, and manages material required for the operator to safely and effectively employ the aircraft and its weapon systems. Requires the ability to develop and present Naval Aviation Missions and Capabilities (NAMC) training seminar material to DoD personnel.
- Analytic expertise to support technical exchanges, briefings, and workshops in support of recommended tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). May require qualification as contract flight crewmember IAW OPNAVINST 3710.7.
Bring your technical expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Special and Tactical Operations Leader - Aviation must have:
- Education: MS/MA degree with specialized military systems training. Additional Requirements: Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) or Marine Aviation Weapons Training Squadron-1 (MAWTS-1) Weapons Tactics Instructor (WTI) graduate
- Experience: At least twelve (12) years of recent professional experience with F/A-18 aircraft Tactical System Employment as a F/A-18 pilot or Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) is required
- Security clearance level: Active Top Secret
- US citizenship required
- Role requirements: 10% Travel required
- Performance Location will be at Oceana/Norfolk, VA
- Timeline: This is a contingent position expected to start in late summer of 2027
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.
Work Requirements
10 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
10-25%
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
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Who's Hiring
- Norfolk State University112

- Booz Allen Hamilton14

- Scientific Research Corporation14

- General Dynamics Information Technology14

Operations Jobs in Norfolk: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a operations job in Norfolk?
Focus your search on the sectors that drive Norfolk's operations market: defense and government contracting near Naval Station Norfolk, port and freight logistics tied to the Port of Virginia, and healthcare systems across the medical district. Candidates who know supply chain coordination, vendor management, or facilities operations have a clear edge here. Tailoring your experience to one of these sectors, rather than applying generically, gets the most traction in this market.
Which companies hire operationss in Norfolk?
Norfolk operations roles are posted by Norfolk State University, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Scientific Research Corporation and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local employer base skews heavily toward defense contractors, port and maritime logistics firms, and regional health systems, all of which run large operations teams year-round.
How can I get a operations job in Norfolk with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in Norfolk is through logistics coordinator or operations assistant roles at port-adjacent freight companies and third-party logistics providers near the Port of Virginia. Defense contractors also hire operations support staff with entry-level backgrounds, particularly for administrative and scheduling functions on government contracts. Earning an associate degree or a supply chain certificate from Tidewater Community College strengthens your profile noticeably in this market. Familiarity with military operations culture is a distinct advantage for many of the larger Norfolk employers.
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