Operations Support Analyst (Intermediate)

Strategic Alliance Business Group (SABG); Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SABG in Dahlgren, VA seeks an Operations Support Analyst (Intermediate) to support Warfighter Operational Integration with the Missile Defense Agency. The role focuses on advisory and assistance services to AB in Dahlgren, applying Aegis BMD experience to help deliver capability and inform warfighter needs.

Responsibilities include coordinating products across MDA elements, advising on Fleet BMD tactics, and contributing to training materials and scenario development while supporting occasional

Qualifications

• Technical and operational knowledge of the Aegis Weapon System.
• Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and/or IAMD familiarity.
• Operational naval experience.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination efforts related to products across MDA elements, CCMD/Fleet commands, and AB.
• Advise on Fleet BMD mission tactics, techniques, and procedures and potential future capability integration.
• Support the Aegis BMD Focused Fleet Feedback program.
• Support the use of models and simulation to represent Aegis BMD in exercises, tests, and analyses.
• Support Aegis BMD Warfighter engagements, such as building operational capability briefings.
• Assist in baseline training curriculum development; review and comment on JDTA, CSCS/ATRC, Blue/Red Team, ECG, PQS.
• Oversee development of ATD and ACTS shipboard training scenarios.
• Receive, review and allocate tasks, track progress, and prepare submissions for decision makers.
• Develop quick look status, lessons learned, and after-action reports.
• Travel up to 25% potentially, some international.

Skills

Aegis Weapon System

Ballistic Missile Defense

Operational naval experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

MDA experience

Aegis training system familiarity

Familiarity with Missile Defense System elements (C2BMC, THAAD)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

SABG is hiring an Operations Support Analyst Intermediate to support Warfighter Operational Integration work with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Dahlgren, Virginia. Provide advisory and assistance services to the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Warfighter Operational Integration (DW), and Aegis Based Defense Program Executive (AB) in Dahlgren, VA, supporting coordination and development of products related to systems engineering activities for current and future instantiations of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system. Individual will apply Aegis BMD operational experience to advise and support the AB Warfighter Operational Support (ABW) Director, to discover, integrate, innovate, and advocate for the Warfighter in order to support & influence the Aegis-Based Defense community and the delivery of capability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

JOB TITLE

Operations Support Analyst (Intermediate)

CLEARANCE

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret to Top Secret/SCI clearance

LOCATION

Dahlgren, VA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for supporting coordination efforts related to various products across MDA elements, CCMD/Fleet commands, and within AB
• Advise the tactical and technical community on Fleet BMD mission tactics, techniques, and procedures, analysis, operational employment, and potential integration of future capabilities into FLEET BMD missions and defense design
• Provide support to the Aegis BMD Focused Fleet Feedback program
• Support the use of models and simulation (M&S) to represent Aegis BMD in MDA approved exercises, tests, and analysis efforts
• Support Aegis BMD Warfighter engagements, such as building operationally focused capability briefings
• Support baseline training curriculum development efforts; review and provide substantive comments to improve training materials such as Job Duty Task Analysis (JDTA), CSCS/ATRC curriculum, Blue/Red Team curriculum, Exercise Control Guides (ECG), and Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS)
• Oversee development of Advanced Training Domain (ATD) and Aegis Combat Trainer System (ACTS) shipboard training scenarios for purposes of reflecting real-world defense designs to meet all AOR mission needs, and utilizing new baseline capabilities
• Receive, review and allocate tasks with instructions and suspense, track progress, receive task input, review, and prepare submission for decision maker
• Develop quick look status, lessons learned and/or after-action reports of events/ meetings/ review
• Potential of up to 25% travel, some international

SUPERVISION

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical and operational knowledge of the Aegis Weapon System
• Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and/or Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) familiarity
• Operational naval experience

Education And Experience

• MDA experience
• Aegis training system familiarity
• Familiarity with Missile Defense System elements (e.g., C2BMC, THAAD)
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Computer Skills

• Skills in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment
• Must have proficiency in a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and database (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

CLEARANCE

Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; and able to read and interpret written information
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promotes a harassment-free environment
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; and upholds organizational values
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks if needed; and develops realistic action plans
• Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to write and type on a computer. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job duties are performed in a manufacturing/office environment utilizing standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, and telephone. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FOR OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS

SABG values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country and we support the hiring of returning Service Members and military spouses. If you are a Veteran or wounded warrior and would like assistance with the employment process at SABG, please contact our Recruiting team at [e-mail].

FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

If you are a person with a disability or a disabled Veteran and are applying for a job with SABG, we would like to ensure your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact our Recruiting team at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

SABG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled