Description
As a SENIOR OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST, you will support a national security program for our prestigious client at the highest levels of the government in the heart of our nation's capital.
You will 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 that will test new concepts and approaches and will support general mission readiness, mission-essential operational and leadership training.
- Conducting assessments and evaluations of key existing and new mission-essential processes and procedures.
- Performing watch officer tasks that include answering phones and radios, observing cameras, TVs and other monitoring devices to provide timely information in support of the organization.
- Proving draft reports for events and other matters that relate to events, incidents, and other activities within the organization.
- Facilitating communications and automated equipment technologies in an operations center.
- Preparing for training, testing, and exercise opportunities, both pre-planned and with no-notice.
- Assessing and evaluating tests and exercises, providing recommendations and plans for evolving and shaping further development of capabilities to meet integrated mission requirements through an active lessons learned process.
- Demonstrating proficiency with all operation center systems and preparing plans, training and materials supporting mission execution.
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; rapid response planning, exercise planning, emergency management planning, operations center operations and maintenance and lessons-learned development and archiving.
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Strong interpersonal, oral 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
The likely salary range for this position is $93,662 - $97,750.