Common Operational Picture (COP Manager)

Common Operational Picture (COP) Manager

COP Managers support the US Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) Command Operations and Intelligence Center (COIC) per Commanding General’s guidance on Common Operating Picture (COP) implementation by ensuring the fidelity, accuracy, and timeliness of the COP data, and ensuring the situational awareness picture is depicted in the COIC as required. COP Managers coordinate with EUCOM, component commands and other COIC watch officers to have a full understanding of current and planned operations and tasks.

The COP Manager fuses and correlates operations, intelligence, logistics, and sensor data with overlays and graphical products, KML files, and other Tactical Decision Aids (TDAs) to generate the Commander’s COP. COP Managers ensure Component Commands are meeting reporting requirements and ensure the USAREUR-AF COP is provided to Joint Staff, USSTRATCOM Global COP, and National Military Command Center (NMCC).

How a COP Manager will make an impact

• Ensures units are reporting and meeting requirements outlined in the USAREUR OPTASK COP, EUCOM OPTASK COP, and CJCSI 3151.01.
• Manipulates, monitors, and maintains all COP related applications at COP watch stations within the COIC.
• Develops overlays, KML files, and other TDAs as required by USAREUR-AF Battle Watch Captain (BWC) and COIC Watch Officers.
• Coordinates with G2 and JIOCEUR Analytical Center (JAC) to ensure intelligence data is meeting Commander’s Critical Information Requirements (CCIR) and Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR). Supports this effort, the COP Manager must be able to query Global Command and Control-Joint (GCCS-J) I3 intelligence databases for relevant information.
• Maintains, monitors, and troubleshoots data feed connections such as CST, BCNTRK, and Theater Missile Warning feeds with Component Commands, outside agencies and Combatant Commands, and within USAREUR-AF.
• Manages GCCS-J track database and ensure timeliness and fidelity of COP data. Resolves discrepancies with units and component commands.
• Maintains situational awareness within the COIC of ongoing operations, crisis activities, and other high interest activities and produces a robust COP to support these events.
• Manipulates displays to show Theater Missile Warning Activity IAW EUCOM Tier I site requirements.
• Assists in creating and maintaining COP Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for USAREUR-AF and creates Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for other COP managers.
• Coordinates with Mission Command System (MCS) owners and operators to obtain requisite COP data feeds and/or products such as overlays to support the USAREUR-AF COP.
• Forward deploy to provide COP Management functions during USAREUR-AF exercises and operations abroad.

This position will be required to work rotational shift work to maintain 24/7/365 operations.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Security Clearance Required: Top Secret Clearance
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline; or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II on Day 1; ITIL Foundation certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: Previous experience as Brigade or higher staff level officer as a Battle Captain/Major or Battle NCO preferred. Familiar with US forces and military operational requirements. Knowledge of US forces, staff actions, and military operational planning requirements is a plus.
• Technical experience: Experience using Joint C2 and Army Mission Command systems (e.g., MAVEN MSS, CPCE, GCCS-Army/J/M/MF, Agile Client) to create and manage a COP. Experience with Palantir products such as AIDP is a plus. Knowledge of integrating COP products from CPCE, GCCS-J I3, JEM/JWARN, MAVEN, JTT, AFATDS, JADOCS is preferred.
• Preferred Experience: Attended CPCE Operator course, JDTC GCCS-J COP, I3 Operator, or COP Manager MTT or resident courses.
• German TESA requirements may apply.

TESA Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience; OR
• An associate’s degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience; OR
• A major certification plus 7 years of recent specialized experience; OR
• 11 years of recent specialized experience.

GDIT is your place

• Mission and People focused company.
• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from.
• Paid vacation and holidays for rest and recharge.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: 10-25%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite
• Work Location: DEU Wiesbaden - Wiesbaden Army Airfield (APC180)

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