Mid-grade Policy and Concepts

Required Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

Responsibilities

• Provide Advisory and Assistance Support (A&A) to the NC3 Enterprise Center, overseeing and managing NC3 Operations, maintaining enterprise-wide visibility, assessing operational and technical risk.
• Develop, present, and advocate future capabilities, risk management options, and prioritization recommendations to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and Deputy Secretary of Defense (Dep Sec Def).
• Conduct systems analysis, systems engineering, technical analysis, solution integration, operations assessment, operations analysis, risk management, requirements identification, and requirements advocacy.
• Support intelligence assessments, technology identification, and future concepts and architectures.
• Assist in planning and executing Strategic Deterrence and NC3 operations aligned with the National Defense Strategy.
• Develop responses for senior-level decision documentation and plans (CONOPS, OPLANS, OPORDs, and measured prioritizations) at the Combatant Command, Joint Staff, or DOD OSD levels.
• Staff complex packages and adjudicate content.
• Participate in NC3 forums, including NC2/NC3 Issues Working Groups, Policy and Procedures working groups, and others.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in NC2/NC3 operation capabilities and procedures, including experience with operations platforms, communications, and modes of operations.
• Experience with current efforts in developing survivable and endurable NC2/NC3 capabilities.
• Deep understanding of critical command and control requirements and operational concepts.
• Competency in articulating interoperable capabilities into NC2 and NC3 operational requirements using national, DOD, and CJCS guidance.
• Specific knowledge of CJCS Emergency Action Procedures, USSTRATCOM Emergency Action Procedures, and CJCS Instructions.
• At least 3 years of experience developing senior-level decision documentation and plans (CONOPS, OPLANS, OPORDs, and measured prioritizations) at the Combatant Command, Joint Staff, or DOD OSD levels.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Competitive health benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• 5 hours of PTO per pay period starting on day 1
• Veteran hiring preference

About The Organization

Constellation West is an award-winning company delivering Information Technology (IT) engineering services, solutions, and non-IT subject matter expertise worldwide. Established in 1997, Constellation West partners with key organizations such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and the national intelligence community. Many positions require security clearances. The company is dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions in system and network engineering, administration, and management, aiming to attract individuals ready to tackle exciting challenges and contribute to a dynamic team.