Senior COP Manager/Task Lead with Security Clearance

BlueWater Federal Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions is seeking a Senior COP Manager (Task Lead) to support USSOCOM at MacDill AFB. You will operate C2 systems, coordinate situational awareness tools, and guide a watch team in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.

The role requires 10+ years GCCS experience, TS/SCI clearance, and deep knowledge of Joint C2, TDLs, and cross-domain solutions. You will travel as needed and contribute to mission success while ensuring operational readiness.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of GCCS experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience directing programs at a COCOM level.
• Expert knowledge of Joint Operations and Joint C2 systems.
• Familiarity with cross-domain solutions and data sharing.
• Ability to travel to partner countries.

Responsibilities

• Perform as the Task Lead for overall management of the task order (cost, schedule, performance).
• Maintain knowledge of GCCS FoS, Maven Smart System, MCS COP and related tools.
• Lead 24/7 watch team and coordinate theater-wide COP data coordination.
• Manage COP across multiple networks and respond to high priority tasking.
• Develop and implement COP architectures for exercises and real-world operations.

Skills

GCCS experience

C2 systems

Tactical Data Links

SharePoint

Cross-domain solutions

RMF knowledge

TS/SCI clearance

Cultural awareness

Presentation skills

Tools

SharePoint

Maven Smart System

MCS COP

Job description

Overview BlueWater Federal is looking for a Senior COP Manager (Task Lead) to support United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at MacDill AFB. As a COP Manager(Task Lead), you will operate various C2 systems, using situational awareness synchronization tools and software applications such as Agile Client, Maven Smart System, MCS COP, and/or other systems, to manage the USSOCOM COP.

Responsibilities

Perform as the Task Lead responsible for overall management of the task order including cost, schedule, and performance.

• Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of GCCS FoS, Maven Smart System, MCS COP, and other C2 applications.
• Perform as a SME level COP Manager as part of a 24/7 watch team, directing theater joint track/data coordination and manages the theater-wide COP database.
• Manage the COP across several US and Coalition networks and responds to high priority tasking, to include C2 product development.
• Implement and operate COP architectures to support exercises and real world JTF operations and contingencies, facilitates the integration of all available sensor data from theater COP Correlation Sites (CCS) and supplemental data from outside sources.
• Provide operational and technical support of Battlespace Situational Awareness information and coordinate data link interfaces with CCS.
• Implement and evaluate operations, maintenance, and training procedures across multiple areas including COP directives, TTPs, joint training publications, COP skill sets and functions, and OPTASK Link and COP messages.

Qualifications

• Qualifications * Must have 10+ years of GCCS experience; At least 3 years’ experience directing, operating, and/or managing programs at a COCOM level (preferably COP Watch Teams)
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
• Expert knowledge of Joint Operations, Joint C2 systems, Tactical Data Links (TDLs), and Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS)
• Expert knowledge of Collaboration Tools (SharePoint), telecommunications tools (STEs/VoIP/VTC), Tactical Data Links (Link-16, Link-11, etc.), cross domain solutions/information sharing solutions
• Ability to give presentations to senior members of U.S. and Coalition defense organizations.
• Ability to understand and analyze complex communications architectures, Cyber Security requirements / implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF), and cross-domain solutions (CDS).
• Familiarity with foreign culture and customs across multiple theaters, willingness to travel to partner countries to assist with C2 engagements.
• Knowledge with SharePoint and Tasker Management Tool (TMT) is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in the development and delivery of training for military communications, C2, and/or situational awareness systems 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.