Defense Mission Expert, Senior

About the Role

As a defense mission expert, you ask questions others don't. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We're looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe. As a defense mission expert Program Office Representative (PMR), you'll bring your naval mine warfare and strategy expertise to work on fleet introduction of new acquisition projects for the Department of the Navy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to formulate Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) for rapid, new, and emerging projects
• Develop Operational View-1 (OV-1), Concept of Operations (CONOPs), and Concept of Employment (CONEMP) documentation to characterize new systems for operational use
• Support development of CONOPs and policy updates associated with the delivery of new systems to the fleet
• Research and assess the naval environment and apply that expertise to support the delivery of naval mine warfare capabilities into the U.S. Surface Navy with a focus on readiness for Sailors to properly operate and maintain the systems
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, identifying, analyzing, and evaluating complex systems, policies, and processes to ensure the client is best positioned for readiness in the mine warfare mission area
• Shape the vision for training future crews with various flag staff and track those changes into the Type Commander and Fleet Commander policy
• Support organizing and preparing regular reports and briefings for Program Executive Office audiences
• Support the team in work for the Navy and solutions delivered for military missions
• Apply critical thinking to deliver the best training capability for the fleet
• Assist in developing innovative solutions to readiness challenges
• Ensure fleet readiness across the cutting edge of weapon and sensor system evolution to meet the ever-changing operational needs of the US Navy's missions

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with U.S. Navy mine warfare planning, administering, or managing mine warfare systems
• Experience writing readiness assessments, material condition reports, or discrepancy reports to identify unit deficiencies and recommending solutions for mission readiness
• Experience with personnel or unit performance analysis and preparing and transmitting formal communication of readiness using standardized reporting formats, such as Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS)
• Ability to interact with senior military personnel at briefings, meetings, and conferences
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Surface Ship scheduling
• Experience developing and briefing executive-level reports
• Experience developing concepts of operation, or policy guidance
• Experience using Department of Defense programs for readiness
• Knowledge of constraints for crews meeting readiness requirements
• Knowledge of resolving challenges for U.S. Navy Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Logistics, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF) requirements
• Knowledge of U.S. Navy acquisition processes
• Possession of strong communication skills to support the Program Office client in a different time zone
• TS/SCI clearance

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD).

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values
• Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in benefit programs