SODO with Security Clearance

About Aretum

Aretum is a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to clients in defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams collaborate at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies address their most critical challenges.

Job Summary

In this role, you will lead proactive cybersecurity efforts to protect and strengthen client systems against evolving threats and vulnerabilities. You will assess risk, implement security controls, and ensure continuous monitoring and improvement of the cybersecurity posture across environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely and effective use of Air Tasking Order (ATO) assigned assets.
• Maintain oversight of assets and coordinate with all affected agencies to address deviations from the ATO.
• Function as the Operational Expertise Act expert and be the go-to person for doctrinal processes for all positions under the SODO, including CASDO, INTDO, BDO, CSAR, TST, and EW/SEAD.
• Provide expertise on capability degradation, tactics, and threat areas.
• Replicate the duties of the Chief of Combat Ops (CCO) during exercises, coordinating with the Joint Exercise Control Group (JECG) to ensure training objectives are met.
• Act as the liaison and attend planning conferences as the AOC representative, and may be tasked as a Liaison Officer (LNO) at forward exercise locations.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Minimum of 3 years progressive AOC experience working as a Combat Operations Duty Officer (examples: FDO, SEAD DO, TCT Chief, Interdiction DO, CAS DO) and culminating as SODO or CCO.
• Minimum of 2 years as Offensive Operations Team Mentor, Offensive Operations White Cell member or AOC Combat Ops Instructions.
• Operational Experience: Must have a background in bomber, fighter, or air battle management. Pilot, Navigator, or Air Battle Manager experience is required.
• Doctrinal Knowledge: Deep familiarity with AFTTP 3-3 and the doctrinal processes for all positions that fall under the SODO.
• Systems Proficiency: Must be a Subject Matter Expert in the Falconer Weapon System and all common tools used on an AOC operations floor.
• AOC Understanding: A comprehensive understanding of all AOC positions that interact with the SODO and its subordinate cells.
• Adaptability: The ability to travel to planning conferences and serve as an LNO at various exercise locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree.

Travel Requirements

This is an onsite position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be as much as 25% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled U.S. Work Authorization

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position supports a federal government contract and therefore requires an active Secret clearance.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development