ACC A2 AF DCGS Future Operations Analyst

Credence•Hampton, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future. We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success. Credence has an immediate opening for an ACC A2 AF DCGS Future Operations Analyst supporting Headquarters Air Combat Command (HQ ACC/A3/2D). The Contractor shall serve as an action officer supporting ACC A3/2D Future Operations Branch efforts to advance Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E), modernization, and integration of Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) capabilities. This role supports convergence of AOC, AF DCGS, and Targeting enterprises into a unified digital environment to enhance kill chain speed, scale, and effectiveness. Specific Support Tasks are as follows: The Contractor shall support AF DCGS program management and modernization efforts, including monitoring intelligence mission organizations, systems, tradecraft, and policy with a focus on future operations. The Contractor shall assist in the integration of emerging operational concepts, technologies, and systems to enable interoperability between AF DCGS and Air Force, Joint, DoD, and Coalition partners. The Contractor shall support planning, programming, and budgeting (PPBE) activities, including materiel and non-materiel solution analysis, modeling and simulation, and cost analysis. The Contractor shall develop and deliver strategic plans, concepts of operations (CONOPS), program defense narratives, and executive-level correspondence to support operational and programmatic priorities. The Contractor shall analyze and interpret National and Service-level policy and guidance (e.g., NDS, NMS) and emerging concepts (e.g., ABMS, JADC2, Joint Warfighting Concept) to inform future ISR and AF DCGS posture. The Contractor shall represent ACC A3/2D in exercises, tests, and experimentation events, contributing to development and validation of new tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs), technologies, and tradecraft. The Contractor shall provide subject matter expertise (SME) on advanced ISR concepts, including Multi-INT, AI/ML, Automation, Augmentation (AAA), and cloud-based systems, supporting identification of solutions to capability gaps. The Contractor shall support the development and implementation of ACC and Air Force strategies, policies, and operational concepts for ISR and DCGS modernization. The Contractor shall provide programmatic and operational insight into Joint ISR, Targeting, and C2 architectures, including systems, sensors, data links, and enterprise processes. The Contractor shall participate in working groups and cross-functional teams, developing documentation, strategies, and implementation plans to advance ISR integration and modernization. The Contractor shall support knowledge integration and convergence efforts to align AF DCGS, AOC, and Targeting enterprises into a common digital environment with integrated workflows. The Contractor shall contribute to engagement work plans, applying appropriate consulting methodologies, conducting analysis, and delivering high-quality products aligned to mission objectives. The Contractor shall prepare briefings, reports, and decision-support materials for senior leaders, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and mission alignment. The Contractor shall provide team leadership within assigned functional areas, overseeing junior staff and ensuring quality control of deliverables. The Contractor shall identify risks, capability gaps, and integration challenges, and recommend data-driven solutions to improve ISR effectiveness and kill chain performance.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance
3–10 years of consulting and/or directly relevant experience in ISR operations, AF DCGS, intelligence systems, or related DoD mission areas.
Experience supporting Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E), modernization initiatives, or capability integration efforts.
Familiarity with AF DCGS, AOC operations, ISR processes, and targeting workflows.
Experience with planning, programming, and budgeting (PPBE) processes and/or capability development.
Demonstrated ability to analyze policy, operational concepts, and emerging technologies and translate them into actionable recommendations.
Experience supporting multi-stakeholder engagements, including coordination across MAJCOMs, Joint, and Coalition partners.
Ability to lead small teams or functional efforts, ensuring delivery of high-quality products.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including development of executive-level briefings and strategic documentation.

Responsibilities

support AF DCGS program management and modernization efforts
assist in the integration of emerging operational concepts, technologies, and systems to enable interoperability between AF DCGS and Air Force, Joint, DoD, and Coalition partners
support planning, programming, and budgeting (PPBE) activities
develop and deliver strategic plans, concepts of operations (CONOPS), program defense narratives, and executive-level correspondence to support operational and programmatic priorities
analyze and interpret National and Service-level policy and guidance
represent ACC A3/2D in exercises, tests, and experimentation events
provide subject matter expertise (SME) on advanced ISR concepts
support the development and implementation of ACC and Air Force strategies, policies, and operational concepts for ISR and DCGS modernization
provide programmatic and operational insight into Joint ISR, Targeting, and C2 architectures
participate in working groups and cross-functional teams
support knowledge integration and convergence efforts to align AF DCGS, AOC, and Targeting enterprises into a common digital environment with integrated workflows
contribute to engagement work plans
prepare briefings, reports, and decision-support materials for senior leaders
provide team leadership within assigned functional areas
identify risks, capability gaps, and integration challenges, and recommend data-driven solutions to improve ISR effectiveness and kill chain performance