Description
As a Senior Operations Support Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting a national security program for our prestigious client at the highest levels of the government in Arlington, VA. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that ongoing and emerging operational programs and exercise goals are designed and met, and that operational constraints are considered in deliberate and crisis action planning.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the preparation and maintenance of contingency operation and emergency action plans
- Developing draft exercise plans to test new concepts and approaches
- Conducting assessments and evaluations of key existing and new mission-essential processes and procedures
- Performing watch officer tasks, including answering phones and radios, and observing cameras and monitoring devices
- Providing draft reports for events and other matters related to events, incidents, and activities within the organization
- Facilitating communications and automated equipment technologies in an operations center
- Preparing for training, testing, and exercise opportunities
- Assessing and evaluating tests and exercises, and providing recommendations and plans for evolving and shaping further development of capabilities
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- A bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working on projects focused on strategic/operational plan development with an emphasis on intergovernmental/interagency deliberate planning
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Flexible work schedule
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays