SOCCENT J33 Battle watch Supervisor Directorate Task Lead

Vistra Communications; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

Employer 401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Parental and Bereavement Leave

Professional Development

Job summary

Vistra Communications, a Tampa, FL-based defense contractor, seeks a J33 Battlewatch Supervisor Directorate Task Lead to supervise the Battlewatch Support Team, 0900-1700, Mon-Fri. Lead scheduling, mentor staff, and ensure 100% manning while coordinating with the COR for monthly forecasts and reporting in ASSIST.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, advanced military education, and 5+ years in strategic planning with 10+ years of related SOF experience. U.S.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret with SCI clearance.
• MA/MS in one of the listed disciplines.
• Joint Professional Military Education Level II or equivalent.
• 5+ years in strategic and operational planning/analysis.
• 3+ years in CENTCOM AOR, MISO, MILDEC, CWMD, ORSA, CYBER, AT/FP, SNA or related fields.
• 10+ years of combined SOF experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Resolve and complete all tasks and reporting daily.
• Provide daily Battlewatch summaries and shift plans to the COR.
• Assist SCPM with reports and ongoing J3 activities.
• Monitor operational status across USCENTCOM AOR as requested.
• Maintain situational awareness and coordinate with J33 staff.
• Attend meetings to share operational updates.
• Coordinate with Future Operations planning for C2 status.
• Respond to crises and notify across event spectrums.
• Ensure Battlewatch Center remains the central data source for incidents, including cyber-attacks.
• Assist in updating Battlewatch processes and TTPS.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Leadership

Operational planning

Education

MA/MS in Social Sciences / Public Policy / Applied Statistics / Operations Research / Systems Analysis

Job description

Description

SOCCENT J33 seeks a highly skilled proactive J33 Battlewatch Supervisor Directorate Task Lead. Here you will supervise and lead the Battlewatch Support Team Monday-Friday, (0900-1700 hrs), providing oversight and management of all Battlewatch Specialists. Due to the ever-changing requirements of operational necessities within the USCENTCOM AOR, the J33 Battlewatch Supervisor must maintain awareness of J3 activities and provide leadership, mentorship, training, and knowledge management requirements to all subordinate Battlewatch specialists. Provide leadership and scheduling oversight over all Battlewatch Specialists, including providing Battlewatch shift schedule to the COR by the last day of each month for the following month, ensuring 100% manning at all times. The report shall be uploaded to ASSIST for Government approval. JOC Battlewatch Supervisor shall maintain all relevant training requirements and daily specialized technical support requirements for all Battlewatch Specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve and complete all assigned work, tasks and objectives, and reporting requirements on a daily basis.
• Provide a daily summary of all items received through the Battlewatch during off-duty hours, as well as compilation of any items received throughout holiday periods.
• Act as an assistant to the Senior Contract Program Manager (SCPM) for all J3 activities occurring within a given timeframe, as well as assist in report compilation and completion as required.
• Monitor, assess, and report the status of all SOF and friendly force current operations in the USCENTCOM AOR as requested.
• Monitor and sustain communications with and maintain situational awareness of all current and ongoing operations and advise the J33 Chief as required.
• Attend meetings as required to provide operational information/status updates to the J33 staff.
• Communicate and coordinate with the planning cells of the Future Operations Section information regarding the Command and Control (C2) status of current operations.
• Provide support and initial response to crisis and appropriate notification across the spectrum of potential events (personal emergencies, physical security, natural disasters, and emergency or military contingencies).
• Ensure full operability of the Battlewatch Support Team’s role as the central notification and data-source center for both crisis and other significant, non-routine events, including denial-of-service cyber-attacks.
• Assist with updating and improving Battlewatch processes and TTPS.
• The J33 Battlewatch Supervisor – Directorate Task Lead is considered Key Personnel.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret with SCI.
• MA/MS in one of these Disciplines: Social Sciences, Public Policy, Applied Statistics, Operations Research, or Systems Analysis
• Joint Professional Military Education Level II or Service Equivalent; Advanced Military Education Levels (i.e. School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS); Service War Colleges).
• At least 5 years strategic and operational planning and analysis
• At least 3 years’ experience in any of the following: in CENTCOM AOR; MISO; MILDEC; CWMD; ORSA; CYBER; AT/FP; SNA; Special Programs; Interagency Experience
• Equivalent combinations of at least 10 years of SOF operational experience and education

Preferred Qualifications

• Previously served at SOCCENT HQ and familiar with SOCCENT Staff functions

About Vistra:

Vistra Communications, doing business as Vistra and Vistra Federal Solutions, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Tampa, FL with an office in Alexandria, VA providing professional support serviced to Defense, Federal, and Civilian Agencies. Approximately 25% of our “team member” employees work in the National Capital Region, providing communications, outreach, and organizational transformation services to our public sector customers.

• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• life and disability insurance
• employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Parental and Bereavement Leave
• Professional Development
• among other benefits

US Citizenship Required:

Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment.