Mission Planning & Common Intelligence Picture/Common Operating Picture CIP/COP Specialist

Location: VA Beach, VA

Clearance level required: Secret

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for standardization and modernization of Mission Planning and Common Intelligence Picture/Common Operating (CIP/COP) curriculum.
• Develop and standardize training material, training aids, planning processes, and Surface Maritime exercise planning procedures.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise on combat systems integration of mission management tools.
• Acquire knowledge of new and emerging technologies, lead or assist systems‑integration efforts, and support the design, development, management, and instruction of new curriculum and doctrine.
• Maintain familiarity with the military Decision‑Making Process, Troop Leading Procedures, and special‑operations mission‑management tools.
• Manage, modernize, and instruct Surface Maritime Mission Management Tool curricula.
• Design and develop new curriculum for emerging technologies and management tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience within the last 10 years as a Special Warfare Combatant Craft Crewman (SWCC) with achievement of SWCC Senior qualification in accordance with COMNAVSPECWARGRUFOUR INST 3120.3e; qualification must not have been removed for administrative or disciplinary reasons.
• Waiver possible (by COR) if the applicant meets either of the following:
  • 10 years of experience within the last 15 years as a Naval Intelligence Analyst with experience in Naval Maritime Operations, preferably SOF or Joint Special Operations planning, operations, training, or exercise positions at JSOTF, SOJTF, JSOC, or TSOC level.
  • 5 years of experience as a Navy Instructor supporting or augmenting active‑duty training cadre with subject‑matter expertise, echelon IV level combat systems integration, scheduling/planning, classroom instruction, practical field training, final training exercises, troop movements, consumable supply management, and performance as opposing forces (OP4).
• Demonstrable understanding of Joint SOF operational and strategic operations.
• At least 2 years of experience using Naval Surface Maritime Mission Planning and Common Intelligence Picture/Common Operating Picture (CIP/COP) and related mission‑management tools.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Proficiency with a personal computer and standard business software, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Accurate data entry into multiple databases.
• Active SECRET security clearance (contractor must verify clearance status prior to proposal submission).
• Honorable discharge from military service; no loss of applied specialization during military career.