ACES Group, LLC ยท 1 month ago
DoD CIO Combat Identification and Identification Friend or Foe Expert
ACES Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Tactical Communications Subject Matter Expert to lead the DoD Combat Identification and Identification Friend or Foe modernization effort. This role requires extensive experience with DoD senior staffing processes and tactical communications systems, providing high-level technical and operational expertise to senior leaders.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the senior SME for DoD CID/IFF modernization, advising the DoD CIO on enterprise-level modernization efforts
Provide technical, operational, and policy expertise on CID/IFF systems to ensure modernization initiatives are interoperable, effective, and aligned with DoD strategic objectives
Support DoD CIO leadership in senior-level forums, providing data-driven analysis, recommendations, and briefings to inform decision-making
Draft, review, and coordinate strategic roadmaps, policies, and guidance related to CID/IFF modernization, ensuring alignment with joint force and allied requirements
Collaborate with Services, Combatant Commands, Agencies, and allied partners to achieve joint and coalition interoperability in tactical communications and CID/IFF systems
Navigate DoD JCIDS, PPBE, and staffing processes to support modernization initiatives through established governance and acquisition pathways
Analyze and assess emerging technologies, industry trends, and operational requirements to recommend solutions that enhance CID/IFF effectiveness
Lead coordination of DoD CIO positions on CID/IFF issues, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and advocacy at enterprise governance boards
Develop briefing materials, issue papers, reports, and presentations for senior leaders, congressional stakeholders, and interagency partners
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff and colleagues, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuity of expertise within the CIO organization
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Bachelors Degree in technical discipline
10 years related experience
Proficiency with JCIDS, PPBE, and senior DoD staffing processes
In-depth knowledge of CID, IFF technologies, and tactical communications modernization
Adaptability
Rapid learning
Problem-solving skills
Ability to seamlessly transition into evolving responsibilities
Ability to integrate effectively with the CIO team
Preferred
Retired Maj/LtCol aviator or Senior NCO aircrew member with significant CID/IFF experience
Proven DoW HQ senior staffing expertise