Command and Control (C2) System Administrator Lead

Corps Solutions•Quantico, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Command and Control (C2) Systems Administrator Lead reports to and receives work direction derivatives from the MSTP Project Manager. This role involves collaborating with military and contractor counterparts in designing Information Management Plans for simulation-driven and scripted training exercises for MAGTF Staffs within a Joint or Combined Task Force environment. The position requires operating, maintaining, and administering C2 communications and IT systems, planning policy for collaborative tools, and developing classified products. The Lead will also assist with exercise planning, systems training, role-playing, and executing the Information Management Plan. A key aspect is possessing detailed knowledge of Marine Corps and joint/combined Planning Processes and doctrine related to HHQ operations and Information Management, leading the creation of scenario-based orders, directives, and policy. The role includes preparing reports, briefs, and documents, participating in reviews, creating and editing documents, analyzing problem areas, and attending conferences. The Lead must be able to adjust work hours to support 24-hour continuous operations during events and may assume the role of an event OTC. They will also provide inputs for After Action Reviews and review/revise/write doctrine documents and TTPs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.
Attendance at Intermediate Level School (e.g. Marine Corps CSC or completion of equivalent nonresident course) is required.
Must meet DoD 8140.01 Information Assurance workforce program requirements for Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II: Baseline Certification - IAW DoD 8140.01. Baseline certification is required within 60 calendar days of contract award.
Minimum eight years of operational experience in deployment and employment of ground combat, aviation, supporting arms, or combat service support units, related equipment and C2 methods and systems at the Higher Headquarters level.
Minimum three years of training and education experience in military doctrine, tactics, or planning.
Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Able to design and write clear communications and present training programs.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational, planning and prioritization skills
Requires 10% - 15% travel
Qualification as an authorized company driver is required. All authorized company drivers must have a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that is acceptable to the company’s auto insurance provider.
A Secret security clearance is required for this position.
This position also requires a completed Personnel Security Investigation that will qualify the incumbent to be eligible for access to at least the TS-SCI level, and the individual must be read-in for NATO level access.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is preferred.
Major in information systems, operations research, management, military science, or equivalent area desired.
Attendance at SAW or Top-Level School is preferred.
Direct experience in real world contingency operations is desired.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with uniformed military and contractor counterparts in the design of Information Management Plans for simulation-driven and scripted training exercises for MAGTF Staffs within the context of a Joint or Combined Task Force environment across the range of military operations.
Identifies Information Exchange Requirements and develops the Higher and Adjacent Headquarters Information Management Plan in support of MAGTF level exercises.
Operate, maintain, and administer C2 communications and IT systems in production, development, exercise, and training environments.
Plans and develops policy for the use of collaborative tools for the sharing of information and authors applicable chapters and enclosures to Exercise Agreements and Planning Books in support of the overall exercise design and training audience operational planning.
Collaborates with Security Managers and Foreign Disclosure Officers in the development of Information Management Plans. Applies derivative classification guidance in the development of classified products.
Assists the MSTP IMA Detachment with exercise planning and preparation, systems training/familiarization, role-playing responsibilities and the execution of the Higher and Adjacent Headquarters Information Management Plan.
Possesses detailed and functional knowledge of the Marine Corps and joint/combined Planning Process and Marine Corps and joint doctrine related to Joint/Combined HHQ operations and Information Management and leads the section in the creation of scenario-based orders, directives and policy.
Prepares reports, briefs, and documents to support event scenario development and higher and adjacent headquarters functions.
Participates in and conducts reviews and structured walk-throughs of events, operation orders and plans, and information gathering requirements.
Creates and edits documents, analyzes problem areas, and collaborates on feasible solutions.
Attends conferences and meetings at the resident site and other locations off site. Leads syndicates and/or working groups within area of emphasis.
Adjusts work hours and External Elements ESMD billet description as necessary to support fully functional 24-hour continuous operations during events.
Performs those duties listed under Military Analyst and is prepared to assume the role of an event OTC to support the MSTP MAGTF Branch when required.
Provides inputs and participates in Final After Action Reviews and structured walk-throughs of events, operations orders and plans, and information gathering requirements.
Reviews, revises, writes, and provides comments on Marine Corps and joint doctrine documents, best practices, and TTP not covered by doctrine (i.e., Marine Corps Interim Publication, MSTP Pamphlet).