Role Overview:
Core Services Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Operational Support Specialist to join our Fleet Reachback Support team in Dahlgren, VA. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in supporting naval fleet operations by providing expert analytic and operational reach-back support to answer Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Analysis (RFAs) from Combatant Commands (COCOMs), Numbered Fleet Commanders (NFCs), SMWDC staff, CSG/ESG staffs, operational units, and other stakeholders. This role supports time-sensitive fleet decision-making by monitoring ongoing operations, assessing emerging threats and changes in adversary capabilities, and producing validated response products and tactical guidance updates. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
Provide analytic support for operational reach-back requirements to answer RFIs/RFAs addressing new threat assessments and/or adversary capability improvements or changes in weapons employment. Evaluate, assess, and contribute to the RFI/RFA review process; coordinate recommendations with technical, analytical, and operational organizations (e.g., NAVSEA, JHU/APL, NAWDC).Develop, edit, modify, validate, and/or verify RFI/RFA response products for accuracy, completeness, and operational relevance. Augment SMWDC reach-back cell(s) as directed to support 24/7 operations when the Combatant Commander/Numbered Fleet Commander requests surge support for emergent or combat operations. Review and monitor Fleet operations, including: Employment schedules and deployed operations tasking Fleet requirements Training and readiness levels Casualty reports (e.g., CASREPs) Current system status to afloat units Maintain day-to-day awareness and status of Fleet operations; track operational-level tasking and employment schedules of Navy assets. Provide Operations Research (OR) expertise (methodologies, policies, procedures) to conduct analysis supporting SMWDC mission areas: Air Warfare (AW) Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Mine Warfare (MIW) Surface Warfare (SUW) Support operational and tactical guidance development by reviewing, updating, and, when required, developing products such as: Tactical Memoranda (TACMEMO) Navy Wide Operational Tasks (OPTASKs) Battle OrdersClass Tactical Publications Capabilities and Limitations information Fleet Advisory Messages (FAMs) Review, update, and, when required, develop doctrine and tactics publications, including: Joint Publications (JPs) Navy Warfare Publications (NWPs) Navy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (NTTP)
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience supporting operational-level Navy or Joint operations, including reach-back support, operational planning, or fleet staff functions. Experience producing and staffing analytic products in response to RFIs/RFAs, including drafting, editing, and quality control/validation. Working knowledge of fleet operations monitoring (tasking, schedules, readiness reporting, and casualty reporting such as CASREPs).Familiarity with Navy/Joint tactical and doctrinal publications (e.g., TACMEMO, OPTASK, JPs, NWPs, NTTP) and the ability to support updates. Strong analytical writing skills and ability to communicate clearly in time-sensitive operational environments. Ability to coordinate effectively with technical and operational organizations (government, warfare centers, labs, and fleet stakeholders).Possess current Security Clearance of SECRET and TS//SCI eligible. A minimum of 12 years of military experience, and/or relevant industry and/or government experience with the surface navy's combat systems, C5I, networks, weapons systems and IAMD planning systems. Five (5) years of experience aboard Navy cruisers, destroyers or within qualified Department of Defense warfare areas. Qualified and experienced in a watch station with the authority to employ the Aegis Weapon System (i.e. Tactical Action Officer (TAO), Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC), Battle Watch Captain).Possess a Tactical Action Officer Qualification letter or BMD Watch Officer qualification letter. Experience with qualitative and quantitative assessment methods to support war-fighting readiness, capabilities, and capacity evaluations. Experience in post weapons firing mission analysis of Aegis weapon systems.
Preferred Qualifications:- Operations Research background and experience applying OR methods to operational problems.
- Prior experience supporting SMWDC mission areas (AW, BMD, MIW, SUW) or similar warfare development organizations.
- Experience supporting 24/7 watchfloor or surge operations in response to emergent/combat operations.
- Work Environment & Schedule:
- May require shift work and/or on-call availability to support 24/7 reach-back operations during emergent or combat operations.
- Work is performed in a fast-paced operational environment with frequent time-sensitive tasking.
Security Clearance: Possess current Security Clearance of SECRET and TS//SCI eligible.
