Operations Analyst

Operations Analyst

Secret Clearance

Ft Bragg, NC 28307

Directly support the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. The successful incumbent will be involved in a wide range of duties within a fast paced, multi-tasking military organization focused on identification and evaluation of emerging technologies to address the operational requirements of the Army Special Operations Force (ARSOF). Demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a diverse team of active-duty Army and Government civilian personnel. Critical characteristics include self-motivation, ability to work independently, professional communications, attention to detail, ability to follow through, and an affinity for change. Heavy emphasis will be placed on initiating and managing Science and Technology (S&T) project activities in support of the Government project manager. Occasional travel will be required – less than 25%.

· Provide general support to Government S&T project managers.

· Review and analysis of project documents including technical approaches, work breakdown structures, cost proposals, schedules, and assessment strategies.

· Review and analysis of proposed technologies to assess technical feasibility and operational appropriateness.

· Draft and review statements of work for S&T project acquisition initiatives.

· Prepare documentation and maintain configuration control of performance parameters for technologies addressing Warfighter requirements.

· Provide project management administrative support to include preparation of project status reports and presentations, review of cost and schedule performance reports, review of test reports, and organization and facilitation of project working groups.

· Prepare presentations and attend meetings. Document meeting results.

· Provide S&T project technical support to include identification of potential technical solutions based on an understanding of ARSOF missions and requirements, perform analysis of alternatives, and perform functional trade-offs.

· Prepare project documentation to include nomination packages, management plans and schedules, spend plans, assessment strategies, and transition recommendations.

· Develop assessment strategies for the rapid evaluation of S&T projects. Identify critical operational issues associated with new technologies. Draft evaluation documents including Integrated Assessment plans, surveys, and evaluation reports.

· Provide system integration support for S&T projects and make recommendation on system interoperability and safety issues.

· Promote and maintain a safe work environment.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in business or technical discipline

· Two to Three (2-3) years or more of DOD-related acquisition/program management experience

· Active Secret Clearance

· Expert knowledge in identifying, investigating, defining, evaluating, and implementing new technologies to enhance SOF global warfighting and force protection capabilities

· Generalized knowledge of SOF missions and tactical employment requirements to recommend and implement innovative technology-based solutions to meet these requirements

· Experience in S&T initiative development and execution

· Expert in USASOC GOTS and COTS packages including the entire MS Office Suite, Adobe Forms Software and MS

· Skilled in administrative procedures, including professional communications, filing, and use of forms

· Familiarity with Information Technology concepts

· Skilled in all aspects of S&T initiative development and execution

· Proficient in project management techniques and software programs (MS Office, MS Project, MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Visio)

· Proven success in process development