Operational Fleet Reachback Support Specialist

Core Services Group; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer matching

Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Core Services Group in Dahlgren, VA seeks an Operational Fleet Reachback Support Specialist to provide expert analytic and operational reach-back support for RFIs/RFAs from COCOMs, NFCs, SMWDC, and fleet stakeholders.

You will monitor ongoing operations, assess threats, and develop validated responses to support timely naval decisions and updates to TACMEMOs, OPTASKs and related publications in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting operational Navy or Joint operations.
• Experience producing analytic products in response to RFIs/RFAs with QA/validation.
• Knowledge of fleet operations monitoring and casualty reporting (CASREPs).
• Familiarity with TACMEMO, OPTASK, JPs, NWPs, NTTP publications.
• Strong analytical writing and clear communication in time-sensitive environments.
• Ability to coordinate with government, warfare centers, labs, and fleet stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytic support for RFIs/RFAs addressing threats and weapon employment.
• Evaluate and coordinate recommendations with technical and operational orgs.
• Develop, edit, and verify RFI/RFA response products for accuracy.
• Augment reach-back cells for 24/7 surge support during emergent ops.
• Monitor fleet operations: tasking, schedules, readiness, casualties.
• Support OR methodologies for AW, BMD, MIW, SUW mission areas.
• Develop and update TACMEMO, OPTASKs, Battle Orders, and related docs.
• Review and update doctrine: JPs, NWPs, NTTP.

Skills

Reach-back analysis

Analytic writing

Fleet operations monitoring

Cross-organizational coordination

Tools

TACMEMO

OPTASK

JPs/NWPs/NTTP

Job description

Future Opening: Operational Fleet Reachback Support Specialist

Core Services Group values and respects each employee’s background and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. We seek employees who are self-starters and wish to contribute to and grow with our Cadre of diverse professionals. Our family-oriented management understands the fundamental need for a work-life balance while prioritizing employee development through skill-based teams and training. Our employee family enjoys frequent recognition events and social engagements.

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Role Overview:

Core Services Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Operational Support Specialist to join our Fleet Reachback Support team in Dahlgren, VA. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in supporting naval fleet operations by providing expert analytic and operational reach-back support to answer Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Analysis (RFAs) from Combatant Commands (COCOMs), Numbered Fleet Commanders (NFCs), SMWDC staff, CSG/ESG staffs, operational units, and other stakeholders. This role supports time-sensitive fleet decision-making by monitoring ongoing operations, assessing emerging threats and changes in adversary capabilities, and producing validated response products and tactical guidance updates. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide analytic support for operational reach-back requirements to answer RFIs/RFAs addressing new threat assessments and/or adversary capability improvements or changes in weapons employment.
• Evaluate, assess, and contribute to the RFI/RFA review process; coordinate recommendations with technical, analytical, and operational organizations (e.g., NAVSEA, JHU/APL, NAWDC).
• Develop, edit, modify, validate, and/or verify RFI/RFA response products for accuracy, completeness, and operational relevance.
• Augment SMWDC reach-back cell(s) as directed to support 24/7 operations when the Combatant Commander/Numbered Fleet Commander requests surge support for emergent or combat operations.
• Review and monitor Fleet operations, including:
  • Employment schedules and deployed operations tasking
  • Fleet requirements
  • Training and readiness levels
  • Casualty reports (e.g., CASREPs)
  • Current system status to afloat units
• Maintain day-to-day awareness and status of Fleet operations; track operational-level tasking and employment schedules of Navy assets.
• Provide Operations Research (OR) expertise (methodologies, policies, procedures) to conduct analysis supporting SMWDC mission areas:
  • Air Warfare (AW)
  • Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD)
  • Mine Warfare (MIW)
  • Surface Warfare (SUW)
• Support operational and tactical guidance development by reviewing, updating, and, when required, developing products such as:
  • Tactical Memoranda (TACMEMO)
  • Navy Wide Operational Tasks (OPTASKs)
  • Battle Orders
  • Class Tactical Publications
  • Capabilities and Limitations information
  • Fleet Advisory Messages (FAMs)
• Review, update, and, when required, develop doctrine and tactics publications, including:
  • Joint Publications (JPs)
  • Navy Warfare Publications (NWPs)
  • Navy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (NTTP)

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience supporting operational-level Navy or Joint operations, including reach-back support, operational planning, or fleet staff functions.
• Experience producing and staffing analytic products in response to RFIs/RFAs, including drafting, editing, and quality control/validation.
• Working knowledge of fleet operations monitoring (tasking, schedules, readiness reporting, and casualty reporting such as CASREPs).
• Familiarity with Navy/Joint tactical and doctrinal publications (e.g., TACMEMO, OPTASK, JPs, NWPs, NTTP) and the ability to support updates.
• Strong analytical writing skills and ability to communicate clearly in time-sensitive operational environments.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with technical and operational organizations (government, warfare centers, labs, and fleet stakeholders).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Operations Research background and experience applying OR methods to operational problems.
• Prior experience supporting SMWDC mission areas (AW, BMD, MIW, SUW) or similar warfare development organizations.
• Experience supporting 24/7 watchfloor or surge operations in response to emergent/combat operations.
• May require shift work and/or on-call availability to support 24/7 reach-back operations during emergent or combat operations.
• Work is performed in a fast-paced operational environment with frequent time-sensitive tasking.

Security Clearance:

• Possess current Security Clearance of SECRET and TS//SCI eligible.

Overview

A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Core Services Group was founded in response to an emergent need for robust analytical evaluation of Navy tactical airborne electronic countermeasures systems. Core Services Group combines Naval and Joint Operational Expertise with the rigorous systems engineering methodologies of the Naval Aviation, Nuclear Power and Operational Evaluation communities to deliver quality and extremely cost effective analytical solutions to the Fleet and Systems Commands.

11-50 employees
Includes members with current employer listed as Core Services Group, Inc., including part-time roles.

Founded

2009

Systems Engineering, Program Management, Operational test and evaluation design and analysis, Operational Support, Readiness Analysis & Reporting, and Doctrine Development

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Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits program:

• Paid Time Off – accrued weekly, a single pool of time off provides maximum flexibility
• Healthcare Plans – medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Retirement Savings Plan – Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer matching and immediate vesting
• Income Protection – 100 percent employer-paid life, accident, short-term, and long-term disability insurance coverage
• Education – tuition reimbursement programs available