GCCS COP Manager with Security Clearance

BlueWater Federal Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions is seeking a GCCS COP Manager to support CENTCOM at MacDill AFB. You will operate GCCS-J terminals and manage the USCENTCOM COP using SA tools and Agile Client, ensuring effective battlespace awareness.

The role requires 4+ years of GCCS experience and an active TS/SCI clearance, plus strong knowledge of Joint C2 systems, data links, and RMF. Travel to AOR countries may be required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years GCCS experience and active TS/SCI clearance
• Expert knowledge of Joint operations and Joint C2 systems, GCCS-J, Agile Client, COP/CTP management
• Familiarity with SharePoint and collaboration tools; experience with communication networks and data links
• Ability to present to senior US and Coalition defense personnel
• Understanding of RMF and cross‑domain solutions; capable of complex communications architectures

Responsibilities

• Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of GCCS FoS applications.
• Serve as SME GCCS-J COP Manager on a 24/7 watch team; coordinate theater joint track/data and manage COP database.
• Manage COP across multiple US and Coalition networks; respond to high priority tasking including C2 product development.
• Implement and operate GCCS COP architectures to support exercises and real-world operations; integrate sensor data from GCCS COP sites and external sources.
• Provide operational and technical support of Battlespace Situational Awareness data; coordinate data link interfaces with CCS.
• Develop and evaluate operations, maintenance, and training procedures for GCCS-J COP directives, TTPs, and COP messages

Skills

GCCS-J COP management

C2 systems knowledge

Presentation to senior members

RMF knowledge

Travel readiness

Tools

SharePoint

Agile Client

Google Earth

Tasker Management Tool (TMT)

Job description

Overview BlueWater Federal is looking for a GCCS COP Manager to support CENTCOM at MacDill AFB. As a GCCS COP Manager, you will operate Global Command and Control System -Joint (GCCS-J) terminals using SA synchronization tools, software applications such as Agile Client and Google Earth, and C2 personal computer gateways to manage the USCENTCOM COP.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of GCCS FoS applications.
• Perform as a SME level GCCS-J COP Manager as part of a 24/7 watch team, directing theater joint track/data coordination and manages the theater-wide GCCS-J COP database.
• Manage the COP across several US and Coalition networks and responds to high priority tasking, to include C2 product development.
• Implement and operate GCCS COP architectures to support exercises and real world JTF operations and contingencies, facilitates the integration of all available sensor data from theater GCCS-J COP Correlation Sites (CCS) and supplemental data from outside sources.
• Provide operational and technical support of Battlespace Situational Awareness information and coordinate data link interfaces with CCS.
• Implement and evaluate operations, maintenance, and training procedures across multiple areas including GCCS-J COP directives, TTPs, joint training publications, COP skill sets and functions, and OPTASK Link and COP messages.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years of GCCS experience and have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Expert knowledge of Joint operations and Joint C2 systems, GCCS-J, Agile Client, and Common Operational Picture (COP) / Common Tactical Picture (CTP) Management.
• Working knowledge of Collaboration Tools (SharePoint), telecommunications tools (STEs/VoIP/VTC), Tactical Data Links (Link-16, Link-11, etc.), cross domain solutions/information sharing solutions (ex., RM, CPN, and TNE).
• Ability to give presentations to senior members of U.S. and Coalition defense organizations.
• Ability to understand and analyze complex communications architectures, Cyber Security requirements / implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF), and cross-domain solutions (CDS).
• Must be able to carry and lift over 70 lbs. of conference equipment; be able to obtain an international driver's license.
• Familiarity with Middle Eastern culture and customs; willingness to travel to AOR countries to assist with Coalition engagements.
• Knowledge with SharePoint and Tasker Management Tool (TMT) is preferred.

BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.