Operations Support Engineer (SE) - Senior

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational expertise in support of SOCOM and Joint operational planning and targeting cycles.
• Implement, train, and support SOCOM and Joint Staff Programs of Record, including:
• Common Operational Picture (COP) Management
• Operational Area of Interest (OAI) Management
• Commander's Critical Information Requirements (CCIR)
• Mission Planning and Navigation Systems
• Special Operations mission planning tools and systems
• Prepare and check out unit mission plans and flight plans for special operations missions involving aircraft weapons systems and other mission-critical systems.
• Identify unit-specific capability gaps in software and mission systems and report findings to SOCOM HQ for resolution.
• Collaborate and coordinate with Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs), Joint Task Forces, and Service Components to align mission planning tools and C2 relationships.
• Attend and actively participate in Area of Responsibility (AoR)-level working groups and forums related to:
• COP and Tactical Data Links
• Mission Command and Joint Fires
• Sustainment, Protection, and Operational Integration
• Develop and deliver user training, system updates, and technical documentation as required.
• Maintain situational awareness and provide subject matter expertise (SME) support to deployed and CONUS-based units.

Required Qualifications

• 8 years+ of progressive technical support experience in operational or Intelligence Community (IC) environments.
• 8 years+ of experience in implementing and training software systems/updates, standard operating procedures and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of C2 systems, COP platforms, and operational task organization structures.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed units and reporting operational capability gaps.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for technical training and coordination.
• Experience in implementing, training, and documenting software systems, including SOCOM or Joint operational platforms.
• Proven leadership and/or coordination across Combatant Commands and Joint Task Forces.
• Experience in operational planning, software fielding, and mission command integration.
• Participation in or leadership of AoR-level working groups and technical forums.
• ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility required

Preferred Skills & Tools

• Familiarity with TDL integration, GCCS, and mission planning systems.
• Understanding of SOCOM mission types and command relationships.
• Experience with mission-critical software implementations in live or training environments.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel globally in support of operational units.

Clearance Required

• ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility required

Education

• Bachelor's degree Preferred

Location

• Tampa, FL