Operations SME with Security Clearance

BlueWater Federal Solutions; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions is seeking an Operations SME to support the Joint Staff J6 Coalition Interoperability Assurance and Validation Office. The role focuses on improving interoperability among U.S.

forces, combatant commands, services, and coalition partners through MPE assessments and standards evaluations. You will lead senior-level planning, analysis, and briefings; conduct testing as needed; and provide internal training to ensure high-quality, consistent outputs across missions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years supporting military operations.
• Active TS with SCI eligibility is required.
• Expert understanding of DOW organizations, operations and procedures.
• Experience coordinating, planning, and executing military missions.
• Experience with joint warfighting functions and domains (C2, Information, Intel, Fires, Movement, Protection, Sustainment).
• Experience supporting tactical warfighting operations in deployed environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior management of planning, preparation, and execution of military operations tasks with analysis and briefs.
• Develop and deliver detailed analytic reports and workflow visuals.
• Conduct internal training and sustainment efforts to maintain quality and productivity.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Military operations

Analytical reporting

Interoperability analysis

Job description

Job Description Overview

BlueWater Federal is looking for an Operations SME to support the Joint Staff J6 Coalition Interoperability Assurance and Validation Office. The mission focuses on improving interoperability between U.S. forces, Combatant Commands, Services, Agencies, and coalition mission partners through Mission Partner Environment (MPE) assessments, interoperability analysis, testing, standards evaluation, and coalition information‑sharing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior level management of planning, preparation, research, coordination and execution of various military operations‑related tasks, providing analysis and expertise. Develop and deliver detailed analytical reports, procedural workflow visualization products, and briefings.
• Conduct testing activities as required.
• Conduct internal training aligned to subject matter expertise. Supports sustainment efforts to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and productivity in all assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years supporting military operations
• Must have an active TS with SCI eligibility
• Possess expert understanding of all domain DOW organizations, operations, capabilities, tactics, techniques and procedures.
• Experience coordinating, planning, and executing military missions.
• Experienced with a breadth of joint warfighting functions and military operations covering Command and Control, Information, Intelligence, Fires, Movement and Maneuver, Protection, and Sustainment.
• Experience supporting tactical combat warfighting operations in a deployed environment.
• 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. We offer a competitive health and wellness benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our competitive compensation package includes generous 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, and life insurance options, and time off with pay. Salary range: 60-93K