Personnel Recovery Operations Specialist

B; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Training and certifications

Job summary

B&A is seeking a Personnel Recovery Operations Specialist to support a federal government contract. You will monitor PR posture, track assets, and operate JPRC tools to enable mission success.

The role requires TS/SCI eligibility, strong briefing skills, and experience with AI tools. Travel up to 10% may be required in USPACOM contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 10+ years of DoD experience.
• Knowledge of PR authorities, doctrine, and procedures.
• Experience briefing senior leaders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of AI tools (e.g. GPT, GenAI, MAD, Python).

Responsibilities

• Monitor PR architecture, posture status, and mission tracking.
• Use cyber tools and common operating picture on classified/unclassified systems.
• Track theater PR assets and advise on changing requirements.
• Support development of theater PR plans and mission analysis.
• Prepare briefings and minutes for PR working groups.
• Operate JPRC equipment/software for PR processes.

Skills

PR authorities

JPRC knowledge

Briefing senior leaders

MS Office / SharePoint

AI tools knowledge

4+ years JPRC/PRCC/RCC

OPSEC / cyber tools usage

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 10+ years DoD experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

MiRC / Outlook

Mapping software / PR tools

Job description

Personnel Recovery Operations Specialist

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

B&A is looking for an Personnel Recovery Operations Specialist to [join a contract with a federal government client] in support of an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supporting…

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed monitoring of the command’s PR architecture, posture status, and mission tracking. All reporting is performed in accordance with established PACOM JPRC standard operating procedures.
• Perform roles and responsibilities via existing or emerging classified and/or unclassified (Outlook, MiRC, etc.) cyber tools and follow the common operating picture on classified and/or unclassified systems.
• Track and report status of theater PR assets and advise JPRC director on emerging requirements regarding changes to PR forces or their positioning.
• Provide detailed inputs to the development or modification of theater PR plans, intelligence, and/or information operations in support of PR.
• Deliver direct support (via inputs, material gathering, and information capture) to the development/update of theater PR mission analysis.
• Support the prosecution/resolution of theater isolating events to include monitoring/coordinating PR execution tasks (report, locate, support, recover, reintegrate) during all phases of operations and/or exercises.
• Contribute to the establishment/maintenance of positive relationships throughout the command headquarters, the service components, the sub-unified commands, and the interagency. Build or leverage relationships with key actors as pertains to PR, and advocate for the increase of PR capabilities throughout the command.
• Prepare venues, talking points, and briefing products for PR working groups and participate in PR working groups and/or headquarters exercises while capturing “minutes” for lessons learned or after-action reviews.
• Operate JPRC equipment and software tools (existing and emerging) for the coordination of PR processes during all phases of operations and/or exercises. This includes, but is not limited to, cyber network processing terminals with access to mapping software, “chat” tools, and near-real time communications such as e‑mail, voice, and virtual conferencing.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, or inlieu of degree, at least 10 years of experience in the DoD.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of PR authorities, doctrine, and procedures to include published regulations and manuals.
• Familiarity with strategic/campaign plans and the PR appendix to combatant command OPLANS.
• Experience developing and presenting briefings to senior leaders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products and SharePoint collaborative tools.
• Knowledge and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools in support of government client objectives (e.g. *GPT, GenAI, AskSage, MAVEN, Machine Assist Disclosure (MAD), python, etc.).
• PR 292, Joint Personnel Recovery Coordination course (or equivalent).
• PR 300, Personnel Recovery Execution course.
• 4 years or more in a JPRC, PRCC, and/or RCC
• Shift or non-standard duty hours required to facilitate JPRC coverage support as well as support potential extended hours and weekend during USPACOM supported exercises, crisis, or contingencies.

Desired Skills

• Previous experience working TS/SCI level projects.
• Experience providing regularly scheduled project plans and status reports.
• 2 years or more in joint or senior command organizations, including USPACOM and/or its components.
• Knowledge of USPACOM missions, area of responsibility, and plans to analyze the role of existing/planned PR tasks.
• 5 years or more of progressively greater responsibilities in a JPRC, PRCC, and/or RCC.
• PR 296, DOD Reintegration Responsibilities course.
• PR 350, Personnel Recovery Planning course.
• PR 303, Unconventional / Non-Conventional Assisted Recovery Course.

Security Clearance

• Must have an active Top-Secret clearance and be SCI eligible.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Frequently operate standard office equipment, including computers and telephones.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email.
• Occasionally move about the office and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to work the assigned schedule with regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

More About B&A

B&A delivers secure, innovative, and mission-critical IT solutions to support the United States Government across all three branches—Executive, Legislative, and Judicial—focused on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence. Our team of cleared professionals specializes in Agile DevSecOps, Cloud Migration and Modernization, Data Science and Analytics, Human Capital Management, Operations and Enablement, Application Transformation, All-Source Intelligence, Geospatial Production, Engineering and Integrated Services, and Cybersecurity.

Notable Clients

B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

• three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• two tiers of dental coverage
• vision
• life & AD&D
• disability
• accident
• hospital indemnity
• critical illness insurance
• paid time off
• B&A sponsored trainings and certifications
• pet insurance benefits
• commuter transit benefits
• free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU)
• 401(k) plan available to all employees
• company matching contribution

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.