Operations Support Analyst (Intermediate)

DESCRIPTION: Strategic Alliance Business Group LLC (SABG) is a fast-growing, privately held, small business, government contracting company. SABG is both woman-owned small business and a service-disabled veteran-owned small business providing superior technical support services to government and commercial customers. SABG maintains a high-performance culture that emphasizes quality, productivity, process improvement, recruitment, and ongoing development of a superior workforce. If you are driven with a “can-do” attitude and eager to support a fast-growing company, this may be the opportunity you have been looking for.

JOB TITLE:Operations Support Analyst (Intermediate)
REQUISITION #: VA-002-24-WOI
CLEARANCE: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret to Top Secret/SCI clearance
LOCATION: Dahlgren, VA
REPORTS TO: Doug Garrow
FLSA STATUS: Regular Full-Time Exempt

SUMMARY: SABG is hiring an Operations Support Analyst Intermediate to support Warfighter Operational Integration work with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Dahlgren, Virginia. Provide advisory and assistance services to the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Warfighter Operational Integration (DW), and Sea Based Weapon Systems Program Executive (AB) in Dahlgren, VA, supporting coordination and development of products related to systems engineering activities for current and future instantiations of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system. Individual will apply Aegis BMD operational experience to advise and support the AB Warfighter Operational Support (ABW) Director, to discover, integrate, innovate, and advocate for the Warfighter in order to support & influence the Sea-Based Weapon Systems community and the delivery of capability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Responsible for supporting coordination efforts related to various products across MDA elements, COCOM/Fleet commands, and within AB
• Advise the tactical and technical community on Fleet BMD mission tactics, techniques, and procedures, analysis, operational employment, and potential integration of future capabilities into FLEET BMD missions and defense design
• Provide support to the Aegis BMD Focused Fleet Feedback program
• Support Aegis BMD Warfighter engagements, such as building operationally focused capability briefings
• Support baseline training curriculum development efforts; review and provide substantive comments to improve training materials such as Job Duty Task Analysis (JDTA), CSCS/ATRC curriculum, Blue/Red Team curriculum, Exercise Control Guides (ECG), and Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS)
• Oversee development of Advanced Training Domain (ATD) and Aegis Combat Trainer System (ACTS) shipboard training scenarios for purposes of reflecting real-world defense designs to meet all AOR mission needs, and utilizing new baseline capabilities
• Support the use of models and simulation (M&S) to represent Aegis BMD in MDA approved exercises, tests, and analysis efforts
• Receive, review and allocate tasks with instructions and suspense, track progress, receive task input, review, and prepare submission for decision maker
• Develop quick look status, lessons learned and/or after-action reports of events/ meetings/ review
• Potential of 25% travel, some international

SUPERVISION: This position has no supervisory responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical and operational knowledge of the Aegis Weapon System
• Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and/or Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) familiarity
• Operational naval experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Former Naval Officer (Surface Warfare Officer (SWO)) or former Senior Enlisted Aegis Fire Controlman (FCA): (E7/E8/E9)
• Qualifications: BMD Watch Officer (BMDO), Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC), Combat Systems Coordinator (CSC), Tactical Action Officer (TAO)
• MDA experience
• Aegis training system familiarity
• Familiarity with Missile Defense System elements (e.g., C2BMC, THAAD)
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher

COMPUTER SKILLS:
• Skills in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment
• Must have proficiency in a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and database (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

CLEARANCE: Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; and able to read and interpret written information
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promotes a harassment-free environment
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; and upholds organizational values
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks if needed; and develops realistic action plans
• Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to write and type on a computer. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job duties are performed in a manufacturing/office environment utilizing standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, and telephone. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FOR OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS: SABG values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country and we support the hiring of returning Service Members and military spouses. If you are a Veteran or wounded warrior and would like assistance with the employment process at SABG, please contact Beth Rodriguez at (703) 286-5020.

FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If you are a person with a disability or a disabled Veteran and are applying for a job with SABG, we would like to ensure your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please call Beth Rodriguez at (703) 286-5020 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Once you complete all the steps we are notified of your completed application, and we will review. For individuals who meet the requirements of the position, we will contact you and arrange next steps in the interview process.

SABG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled