General Dynamics Information Technology · 13 hours ago
Senior Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) (Msn Cmd Exercises) - Secret clearance required
USA NC Fort Liberty
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$77K/yr - $94K/yr
8+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Senior Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) to ensure the safety and security of the nation. In this role, you will provide operational support and develop realistic exercise products for the Intelligence Community and Operational Force, while mentoring trainees and role-playing during exercises.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain tactical vignettes and injects for exercises to replicate SOF activities conducted by tactical elements at the Company level and below
Integrate and synchronize Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and Operations, Activities, and Investments (OAIs) into exercise scenarios
Mentor trainees on SOF tactical capabilities, processes, and employment
Role play the execution of tactical level activities during Mission Readiness Exercises (MRXs)
Brief leadership and exercise players on SOF tactical capabilities, exercise execution, and lessons learned
Provides military subject matter expertise to the SOMTC program
Participates with other members of the Mission Command Exercise Branch team in exercise vignette development to address relevant staff Mission Essential Tasks (METs)
Reviews 'Lessons Learned' from previous exercises to identify and resolve training shortfalls in order to assist newly formed Special Operations Task Force (SOTF), Joint Special Operations Task Force (JSOTF), and Special Operations Joint Task Force (SOJTF) staffs to efficiently execute all staff Battle Drills
Works with fellow contractor employees who are former Special Forces, Civil Affairs, PSYOP, USAF CCT/TACP personnel and sister service veterans to identify and develop cross-functional team injects and vignettes
A Senior Operations SME/Operations Analyst Principal will ensure that exercise scenarios encompass the following activities: Cyber-Space-SOF planning and activities, Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), Special Forces Operations, Intelligence, Psychological Operations, Civil Affairs, Logistics, Fires, Insurgency Forces, Future Operations, and include interaction with other Government agencies and non-government agencies
Senior Operations SMEs/Operations Analyst Principals ensure successful completion of these activities in a training environment to assure Commanders that units are prepared to fully execute their assigned missions upon deployment
A Senior Operations SME/Operations Analyst Principal will maintain familiarity with and will adhere to current Army and Joint doctrine and training strategies throughout the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC)
Qualification
Required
Secret clearance required
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required
Bachelor's Degree. The candidate can still be completing his or her Bachelor's Degree if he or she has already completed an Associate's Degree and has the requisite job experience
Assignment to U.S. Army Special Operations Forces (Special Forces, Military Information Support Operations, Civil Affairs, Ranger Regiment, Special Operations Aviation, Special Mission units) or assignment to one of the following: Military Intelligence, Logistics Corps, or Field Artillery units. Equivalent assignments within other Department of Defense military branches do apply
Graduate of U.S. Army Special Forces Qualifying Course (Officer) 18A, Warrant Officer (180A), Noncommissioned Officer (18-series) Military Occupation Specialties and graduate of a U.S. military officer's intermediate course or Senior Service College, or Special Forces Warrant Officer Advanced Course, or from one of the following U.S. military Noncommissioned Officer Education System courses: First Sergeant Course or Sergeants Major Course. Equivalent technical experience within other Department of Defense military branches does apply
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), problem solving, and mission planning
Preferred
Two years of experience researching, planning, preparing, coordinating, and executing Mission Readiness Exercises (MRXs)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Variety of medical plan options
Some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
A vision plan
Full flex work weeks
Variety of paid time off plans
Including vacation
Sick and personal time
Holidays
Paid parental
Military
Bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life
Accidental death and dismemberment
Personal accident
Critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
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