Operations Officer; Special

Overview

The Operations Officer (Special) will provide the full range of operational analysis and planning support at the tactical through strategic levels within the Operational Effects Division (OPX), Operations Department (OP), Operations-Integration Directorate (OI), Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and with Interagency Partners to enable the transformation and modernization of C-UAS capabilities within the Department of Defense (DOD).

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Maintain situational awareness of current and emerging UAS and C-UAS systems
• Provide advice and recommendations on C-sUAS requirements
• Provide planning, programming advice and analytical support
• Manage customer requests for support and projects
• Coordinate, manage and complete tasks
• Assist with contingency operations planning
• Perform other duties as assigned/requested

Skills/

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of small UAS systems
• Experience working within the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)
• Familiar with and capable of accessing and analyzing CCMD operational plans to identify areas requiring C-UAS advisory support
• Experience in drafting, initiating, amending, and accelerating the delivery of urgent threat solutions as requested by the CCMDs
• Experience developing and presenting complex information to senior government officials, Military Commanders, and their staffs
• Must be able to travel between Reston (Primary Duty Location), Pentagon, DTRA Headquarters (Ft. Belvoir) and other sites within the National Capital Region as required
• Experience working in a time-sensitive environment with a high-level of accountability, working with and briefing senior level DoD personnel; excellent verbal and written communication and organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform detailed work with little guidance and to interact in a positive manner with other government and industry personnel and to work under pressure and to adapt quickly in a changing environment and synthesize information and draft summaries and reports
• Demonstrated experience in the ability and skills to manage multiple projects, keep track of, or adjust, existing tasks while identifying new tasks and expectations as projects evolve
• Familiar with technology integration, requirements management, and acquisition/procurement processes/capabilities
• Excellent writing, oral communication, and organizational skills and proficiency with MS Office applications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
  Master’s degree desired.
• 5-10 years’ experience with US military (Air Defense, Air Space Control and Coordination, Counter UAS or Force Protection)
• Previous Military Experience as Operations, Plans, or Intelligence Officer; deployment experience preferred
• Previous extensive experience developing, distributing, and presenting complex information to senior Government officials

Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work with a computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Clearance Requirements: Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for immediate SCI nomination and indoctrination. Must be a U.S. Citizen

Work Locations
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Reston, Virginia

Telework: Primarily in office, but occasional, unscheduled telework.