Job Description
Qualis LLC is seeking a a full-time Joint Force Air Component Command (JFACC) Exercise Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support USSTRATCOM/J7 joint exercise planning, development, execution, and assessment activities. This position requires extensive experience with Joint doctrine, operational planning processes, and end-to-end operations spanning National-level decision making through Unit-level execution. The JFACC Exercise Operations SME will provide authoritative expertise regarding weapons systems operations, mission planning, force generation procedures, deployment operations, weapons system employment tactics, and publication of daily operational orders in support of USSTRATCOM exercise and training objectives. The position supports exercise scenario development, operational synchronization, conference planning, and execution support activities across Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, Service components, and interagency organizations. This position is contingent upon contract award.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
At a minimum, the ideal candidate will meet the following experience requirements (candidates that exceed these requirements are strongly preferred):
- Minimum 9 years of experience with Joint doctrine and planning processes as well as end-to-end operations and processes from National-level decision making through Unit-level execution.
- Demonstrated ability to speak authoritatively on all aspects of weapons systems operations including mission planning, generation procedures, deployment procedures, weapons system employment tactics, and publishing daily operational orders.
- Prior professional experience working at or coordinating with USSTRATCOM JFACC required.
- Experience supporting Joint exercise planning, development, execution, and analysis activities.
- Experience participating in operational planning conferences and operational synchronization activities.
- Experience supporting development of exercise scenarios, operational scenario events, and operational injects supporting training objectives.
- Experience supporting planning work groups and exercise operational coordination activities.
- Familiarity with Joint Training Tool (JTT) and related exercise support applications.
SUPERVISION: This position may coordinate with Government personnel, operational planners, exercise planners, and operational stakeholders in support of Joint exercise activities.
Additional Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Joint doctrine and operational planning processes
- Knowledge of Joint exercise planning and execution activities
- Familiarity with Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) activities
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
SYSTEM KNOWLEDGE: Microsoft Office Suite, JTT, and standard operational planning and collaboration tools
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret operational guidance, exercise planning documents, operational orders, and Joint doctrine publications. Ability to write reports, briefing materials, and operational support documentation in support of exercise planning and execution activities.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply analytical and operational reasoning techniques in support of exercise planning and operational coordination activities.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to analyze operational requirements, support Joint exercise planning activities, and coordinate with multiple organizations in support of training objectives and operational requirements.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Domestic temporary duty (TDY) travel may be required in support of planning conferences, meetings, and exercise activities.
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
- Final Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required
- Must comply with all USSTRATCOM and Department of Defense security requirements
- Must be able to work within classified operational environments and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee may be required to work extended hours during exercises, crisis response operations, and short-notice production deadlines. Specific vision abilities required include close vision for detailed intelligence analysis. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs periodically.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in secure government facilities supporting USSTRATCOM missions, exercises, and training activities. Position may require support during exercise execution periods and operational planning events.
Benefits
Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify