ACES Group, LLC · 2 months ago
DoD Tactical Communication and Policy Expert
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expACES Group, LLC is seeking a Policy and Strategy Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the DoW CIO. This role provides high-level expertise in shaping policy, setting strategic direction, and contributing to systems engineering for communications and information network programs.
ConsultingInformation TechnologySoftwareTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise and develop policies, strategies, roadmaps, and standards to ensure interoperability of DoW tactical communications systems with U.S. partners and allied nations
Draft and deliver recommendations, reports, and briefing materials that guide and inform DoW CIO C3 positions, decisions, and activities
Offer subject matter expertise on current and future force communications architectures, systems, and policies across air, ground, and maritime domains, including contingency communications
Support the development of joint concepts and integrated architectural solutions to address validated warfighting capability gaps
Assist with DoW communications and IT policy initiatives, leveraging knowledge of JCIDS, DAS, PPBE, and formal DoW decision-making processes
Contribute to partnered initiatives between the DoW CIO and the Department of Homeland Security, including Defense Support to Civilian Authorities, FirstNet, Emergency Preparedness, and Land Mobile Radio modernization efforts
Organize and participate in enterprise governance forums, working groups, and capability boards, providing technical and policy analysis to advance CIO objectives
Coordinate and draft DoW CIO positions on Service-specific and enterprise-level issues, ensuring alignment with broader DoW strategies
Prepare and deliver high-quality briefings and materials for senior leadership to support decisions, governance, and congressional engagements
Maintain situational awareness of tactical communications technologies and industry trends to inform CIO strategies and modernization efforts
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Masters degree in field related to tasking and 15 years of relevant experience or bachelors degree in field related to tasking with 17 Years of Relevant experience
Strong DoW Senior Staffing experience required
Experience supporting Headquarters, Joint Staff, or Service Staff Officer or Senior Leadership
Familiarity with Tactical Communications vendors and technologies
Knowledge of Tactical Communications, including SATURN, HQ, SINCGAR, HF, Link-16, BFT, WREN, and/or related tactical communications waveforms and systems
Proficiency in briefing and organizational skills, including experience with DoW issuances, strategy, or related enterprise documents
Tactical Planning
Defense Industry
Policy Writing
Analysis
Decision-Making
Strategy
Company
ACES Group, LLC
ACES is the recognized DoD365 solutions expert by DoD CIO and Microsoft.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Paul McMullen
DOD CIO CID/IFF SME
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