Operations Officer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Operations Officer DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by the critical missions of our clients, and we are driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products. POSITION 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 Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capabilities within the Department of Defense (DOD). Job Responsibilities: 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-UAS 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 Required Qualifications: C-UAS technical subject matter expert Experience with C-UAS data analysis product quality control Experience as an All-Source Intelligence Analyst Experience working within the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) Experience with counter-IED or unconventional warfare. Familiar with and capable of accessing and analyzing Combatant Commands (CCMDs) 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 Preferred Qualifications: Experience as C-UAS as Intelligence Integrator. (ICARUS)-preferred. ICARUS CUAS Analyst/Reach-Back Support-preferred. Special Operations Support Team (SOFST) Intelligence Integrator-preferred 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; deployed experience preferred Previous special operations experience, specifically with physical security or small UAS (sUAS) experience Previous extensive experience developing, distributing, and presenting complex information to senior Government officials Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation: Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers. Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations. Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer. 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: Fort Belvoir, Virginia; Reston, Virginia; and the Pentagon as required On Site vs Remote Ratio: On Site DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies. AAP/EEO Statement DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typebased on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding),gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed,disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

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