Joint Operations Center (JOC) Analyst SME

Cherokee Federal

About The Position

This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance. Cherokee Preting is seeking a Joint Operations Center (JOC) Analyst SME to support SOCOM. The JOC SME identifies and fuse global indications and operational warnings (I&O) from all operational disciplines to draw conclusions, make inferences, and develop deep understanding spanning tactical to strategic relevance within their assigned portfolio. Compensation & Benefits: Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a TOP SECRETI/SCI security clearance.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience working for or with Special Operations units, such as USSOCOM, USASOC, AFSOC, JSOC or other agencies.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in JOC and Command Center Operations (e.g., able to perform all JOC operational support functions that support the warfighter).
Minimum of four (4) years of experience preparing and delivering operational briefings at the Colonel to General (0-6 to 0-8) level.
Subject matter expertise in proven analytical techniques and current analytical tools.
Expert-proficiency in producing high-quality comprehensive technical and non-technical operational products (assessments, papers, presentations) and can prepare and present formal or informal briefings.
Possess the technical expertise to control and manipulate multi-media display systems and video tele-conference systems to enable key leader meetings, as required.
Comprehensive knowledge of interagency concepts and principles, Department of Defense military command and control operations, geographical areas of responsibility as it pertains to Combatant Commands, air land, and maritime combat operations at both strategic and operational levels, and Operational Reporting procedures.
Proficiency in JOC operations, Command Center functions, AMHS messages, recall procedures and deployment processes.
Baseline understanding of Common Operational Picture (COP) Tools to maintain continuous JOC displays and facilitate key operational meetings.
Proficient in writing AMHS messages and releasing as required dealing with other government agencies, Department of State, Combatant Commands and USSOCOM.
Proficiency with standard commercial software applications and web browsers (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Mozilla Firefox, etc.)
Contractor shall be deployable for up to 90 days per year on a recurring basis, not to exceed 179 days in a one-year period.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead interface between higher, adjacent, and subordinate organizations and technical expert with primary analytical responsibility over their assigned portfolio and may mentor/ guide more junior operators.
Participate in critical and sensitive operational analysis and production in direct support of the planning and execution of current and future global special operations or other operations in support of higher headquarters priorities and the National Defense Strategy.
Planning, research, conduct, review, evaluation, and organization of operational analysis to support current or future operations.
Production of Commander’s critical operational information reports, briefings, and assessments based on their analysis, in the form of papers, presentations, and other media to both inform the command and to drive decision making.
Identification of operational gaps, followed by the coordination for codification of those gaps into operational and/or collection requirements to meet current and anticipated operational needs, as well as the evaluation and submitting of operational response to requirements.
Monitor ongoing operations and programs to ensure synchronization of Operations Center and warfighting efforts and take appropriate actions expeditiously to meet enterprise directed suspense. Receive and process messages from the National Military Command Center.
Manage the Emergency Management Notification System (EMNS) for the enterprise. Create, edit, and modify Emergency Messages to ensure the safety and well-being of 3,000+ command members in response to emergent situations (i.e. Inclement Weather, Active Shooter, Bomb Threat, etc.).
Utilize expert knowledge on Department of Defense operational plans and Special Operations Forces organization to support missions and communications planning and techniques.
Adhere to directives and practices governing the security management of a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility and handling of classified material.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned