GainSpan · 4 hours ago
Principal Consultant
Norfolk,VA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expTrimitron Corporation is seeking a highly independent and analytically driven Principal Consultant to support the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific’s Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Division. This role involves providing expert-level business process and technology consulting to optimize operations, modernize workflows, and align technology solutions with strategic objectives.
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Responsibilities
Analyze NIWC Pacific PNT’s business strategy, operational workflows, and technology architecture to identify opportunities for optimization and modernization
Recommend technology solutions that enhance mission performance, streamline processes, and support PNT program objectives
Conduct solutions planning, including feasibility assessments, capability gap analysis, and alignment with organizational goals
Perform impact analysis to evaluate how proposed technologies or process changes affect operations, stakeholders, and mission outcomes
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities, operational risks, and technology adoption challenges
Support budgeting and resource planning for proposed solutions, including cost-benefit analysis and prioritization
Provide financial analysis, including ROI (Return on Investment) and ROA (Return on Assets), to support decision-making for PNT-related technology initiatives
Work closely with NIWC Pacific PNT leadership, engineers, and program managers to understand mission requirements and operational constraints
Recommend technology and process improvements that enhance the security, reliability, and performance of PNT systems and data workflows
Support PNT program reviews, technical discussions, and strategic planning sessions with expert-level insights
Ensure all recommendations align with Navy, DoD, and NIWC cybersecurity, data protection, and operational standards
Provide independent, senior-level advisory support to guide PNT modernization efforts and long-term technology planning
Qualification
Required
Three (3) to six (6) years of directly applicable experience in business process consulting, technology consulting, or enterprise analysis
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field
An advanced degree may substitute for two years of experience
Strong understanding of business process optimization, technology evaluation, and enterprise architecture
Demonstrated ability to conduct impact analysis, risk assessments, and financial evaluations
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while supporting senior leadership
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or NIWC programs, especially in research, engineering, or mission-critical environments
Familiarity with PNT systems, Navy acquisition processes, or defense technology modernization
Experience advising senior technical and program stakeholders
Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data governance, or systems engineering principles
Benefits
Comprehensive medical insurance package
401k with company match
Employee assistance program
Company paid benefits
Company
GainSpan
GainSpan designs ultra low-power Wi-Fi modules for battery-powered, embedded WiFi applications.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$118.39MKey Investors
Mobile Internet CapitalOpus Capital
2017-02-01Acquired
2015-01-31Series E· $0.14M
2015-01-22Convertible Note· $0.06M
Leadership Team
Haike Dong
Vice President of Operations and Quality
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