Operations Officer

Saab•Camp Pendleton, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Saab, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operations Officer at Camp Pendleton to support the FoFTS-Next program. The role leads planning, coordination, and delivery of Marine Corps Training Instrumentation System (MCTIS) exercise support at the installation, including steady-state training delivery and deployed training activities. The Operations Officer reports to the Saab Site Lead and is the primary point of contact for planning, preparing, and executing MCTIS events conducted by training units at the assigned installation. The role leads and manages MCTIS exercise support teams and personnel, budgets, and exercise planning. It coordinates with USMC training units and staff to help them use MCTIS capabilities effectively, supports Home Station and Non-Home Station Training, and oversees exercise documentation, reporting, staff training, and compliance with applicable health and safety requirements. Direct support for Service Level Training Exercises is required twice annually. The position is based at Camp Pendleton and involves approximately 25% annual travel. Domestic travel is required, with potential international travel. The listed compensation range is $111,700–$145,200. Saab states that compensation offers consider the role, responsibilities, location, market and business considerations, and the candidate’s experience, skills, and education or training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8 or more years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree with 6 or more years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance or higher.
Former U.S. military service member with USMC experience.
In-depth understanding of USMC Combined Arms Doctrine, including Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures pertaining to Service Level Training Exercises through company-level training activities.
Thorough understanding of exercise design and development for large-scale exercises.
Experience with scheduling, detailed planning, and human and asset allocation.
Experience briefing senior civilian and military officers.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Selected applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Battalion Operations Officer or Operations Chief.

Responsibilities

Instruct exercising units on Saab MCTIS equipment capabilities and coordinate with training units before and during deployment so they can use the system effectively.
Lead MCTIS support teams through exercise activities, from company-level support through Service Level Exercises.
Directly support Service Level Training Exercises twice annually.
Manage Contract Regional Operations Warehouse (CROW) exercise support personnel.
Manage the exercise budget for training related to the assigned site.
Manage exercise support staff, including System Analysts, Field Service Engineers, and Field Service Representatives.
Serve as the primary USMC point of contact for planning, preparing, and executing Home Station and Non-Home Station Training activities using MCTIS resources and assets.
Advise USMC staff and the Exercise Force on effective use of MCTIS to support preparation, planning, and execution.
Create Exercise Coordinating Instructions for Saab support staff, including performance evaluation checklists, task organization, exercise scheme of maneuver, synchronization matrix and Master Events List, setup and support plans, communications plans and frequency tables, transport plans, contact lists, and arrangements for base access, accommodation, feeding, medical needs, and safety.
Work with the MCTIS Lead System Analyst to ensure the final After Action Report is prepared to Saab/USMC standards and delivered to the customer on time.
Produce a Post Exercise Report for each training event and a Monthly MCTIS Training Utilization Report, and provide input to mandated MCTIS reports.
Work with the Site Lead to develop briefings identifying personnel needed to support exercises who must be surged from other locations.
Identify personnel to surge to other locations in support of MCTIS exercises when required.
Ensure support delivery complies with Federal, State, and Local Health & Safety requirements.
Ensure personnel are properly trained for their assigned roles.
Schedule and conduct continuation training and education for CROW staff.
Travel approximately 25% annually for domestic travel and potentially international travel.