Air Force Encroachment and Mission Sustainment Program Support

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop deliverables in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and policies.
• Conduct site visits as required to address encroachment or compatible energy siting challenges between DAF installations, state or local governments, and non-DoD agencies.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, including the DoD Siting Clearinghouse.
• Support DAF actions related to compatible energy siting decisions, land use planning, and airspace management.
• Develop new DAF policy and guidance, and update existing documentation related to encroachment management and mission sustainment.
• Provide strategic communications via newsletters, web content, and best practices briefings.
• Provide planning and logistical support for an annual training event for DAF stakeholders.
• Participate in DAF subject matter workgroup meetings, including agenda development and providing meeting minutes.
• Maintain risk and hazard reporting tracking tools using the Mission Compatibility Analysis Tool (MCAT) and report to DAF client.
• Support routine and annual data calls associated with the program.
• Support conferences such as Association of Defense Communities (ADC) events and training workshops.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, planning, public policy, or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience supporting DoD or Air Force encroachment management.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 10 - 25%.
• Capable of obtaining a DoD security clearance of “Secret” or ability to obtain a security clearance if required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical material, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Experience managing encroachment and restrictions related to airspace, land, water, air quality, and natural/cultural resources.

Physical Demands

• Primarily performed in an office environment; however, there are occasional requirements to visit client sites, which requires the ability to perform work in an office environment or outdoors while conducting data gathering site visits, participating in on-site meetings, and attending conferences or other training activities off-site.
• Travel to conferences and client sites is expected to be less than 25% of the time.

Language & Communication Skills

• Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and editing.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality reports and presentations for senior DoD and community officials.
• Strong skills in preparing and presenting planning reports and project documentation.

Other Skills

• Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).