Senior C2ISR SME

Riverside Research; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Research is seeking a Senior C2ISR SME to support the United States Space Force, Combat Forces Command, Colorado Springs, CO. This role is embedded in a multidisciplinary team to integrate next‑gen C2ISR capabilities into current and future warfighting architectures.

This is a senior staff position for a highly experienced military staff veteran. Requirements include active TS/SCI, a 12+ year track record in the IC, and strong experience in theater-level C2ISR, Joint targeting, and

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with SCI adjudication.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 12 years of IC experience.
• Staff-level experience at high command or joint staff level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of next-generation C2ISR capabilities into legacy and future theater architectures.
• Draft white papers and strategic briefings; present recommendations to senior decision-makers.
• Advise on organization, training, and equipping of emerging units with DOTMLPF-F input.
• Develop high-level CONOPs/CONEMP to govern new C2ISR capabilities.
• Coordinate operational-level C2ISR across DoD, Joint Staff, and Combatant Commands.

Skills

Executive communication

Strategic briefing

Staff liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math, business administration, finance, history, or related fields

Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, engineering, computer science, physics, math, history, intelligence, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Riverside Overview

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest.

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Position Overview

Riverside Research is seeking a full-time Senior C2ISR SME to support the United States Space Force, Combat Forces Command, Colorado Springs, CO. This position is embedded within a premier, multi-disciplinary staff element and weapon system team tasked with integrating new, advanced C2ISR capabilities into existing Joint and future warfighting architectures. This is a senior-level staff role. We are seeking a highly experienced military staff veteran (MAJCOM, Field Command, Service Staff, or Joint Staff level) who possesses expertise in theater-level Command and Control, ISR/sensor integration, Joint targeting and the "Organize, Train, and Equip" process.

Responsibilities

• Headquarters-Level Staff Integration:
• Serve as a senior staff officer and advisor within a multi-disciplinary weapon system team, leading the integration of next-generation C2ISR capabilities into legacy and future theater architectures.
• Conduct deep-dive research into complex operational, technical, and policy issues; draft high-impact white papers, author strategic briefings, and present recommendations directly to general officers and senior executive decision-makers.
• Strategic Capability & Force Design:
• Advise senior leadership on the organization, training, and equipping of emerging units, providing strategic DOTMLPF-F expertise on basing actions, facility programming, manning requirements, and operational test planning.
• Draft and develop high-level Concepts of Operations (CONOP) and Concepts of Employment (CONEMP) to govern new C2ISR capabilities.
• Multi-Domain C2 Liaison:
• Provide expert operational-level coordination across the Department of Defense, Joint Staff, Service Staffs, and Combatant Commands.
• Coordinate the synchronization of theater ISR/sensor architectures, tactical data links, and command structures to support the Joint Force.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with SCI adjudication
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math, business administration, finance, history, or related fields plus 12 years of intelligence community experience
• Headquarters Staff Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience serving on a staff at the Corps, Major Command (MAJCOM), Field Command (FIELDCOM), Numbered Air Force (NAF), Service Staff (e.g., Air Staff/Space Staff), Joint Staff, or Combatant Command (COCOM) level.
• Experience planning and implementing C2 and/or intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance & targeting activities (ISR-T) above Wing/Delta/Division levels
• Operational Planning Mastery: Mastery of the Joint Planning Process (JPP) or Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), and the DOTMLPF framework as a structured framework for analyzing capability requirements.
• Multi-Domain C2ISR Expertise: Deep operational understanding of theater C2 architectures, intelligence collection management, and Joint Targeting.
• Communication: Exceptional executive-level written and verbal communication skills; highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, responsible team player able to work independently with minimal direction; can interact with technically and organizationally diverse personnel
• Open to occasional travel

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ Years serving on a staff at the Corps, Major Command (MAJCOM), Field Command (FIELDCOM), Numbered Air Force (NAF), Service Staff (e.g., Air Staff/Space Staff), Joint Staff, or Combatant Command (COCOM) level.
• Experience with airborne C2ISR platforms such as E-2/E-3 AWACS, E-6/RQ-4 Block 40 GMTI and/or RC-135 RIVET JOINT; familiarity with Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO), data link planning operations and/or air space planning
• Qualification/Experience in an Air Operations Center; including ISRD, Combat Plans or Combat Operations Division.
• Familiarity with the United States Space Force (USSF), Combat Forces Command (CFC),National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)and United States Space Command organizations and mission
• Graduate of an advanced warfighting school such as USAF School of Advance Air and Space Studies (SAAS), USA School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), USMC Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS), United States Navy Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS)
• Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, engineering, computer science, physics, math, history, intelligence,or related field
• Professional military educationcommensuratewith rank/grade of any service

Global Comp

$140,000-$170,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Closing Statement

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.