Principal Operational C2 Manager

Overview

Principal Operational C2 Manager

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Operational C2 Manager to support the Command and Control Incident Management and Emergency Response Application (C2IMERA) program, which is within the USAF Kessel Run Division.

The Operational C2 Manager shall possess an in-depth knowledge and skill from extensive hands-on experience within the Military Installation/Wing C2 domain to support the development, operations, and sustainment of the C2IMERA.

The hired candidate must be adept at user/stakeholder engagement in the context of enabling successful implementation of the system, strategic system planning, defining and communication system requirements, and analyzing operational threads that enable successful C2.

WORK LOCATION: Langley AFB, VA

WORK STATUS: Full -time; Salaried

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate operational fielding and new user training of C2 applications across installations and Higher Headquarters. Coordinate with key stakeholders at operational locations and the prime contractor to enable successful fielding and training.
• Continuously evaluate effectiveness of C2IMERA training efforts and health of user base knowledge/expertise to identify areas for improvement and users/user groups that require additional or advanced training based on Air Force needs.
• Apply extensive operational subject matter expertise in at least one of the following key areas: Airfield Operations, C2 Operations, C2 Battle Management, Aviation Resource Management, Emergency Management, and/or other expertise relevant to the C2IMERA user base.
• Support initiatives to improve operational products and user experiences.
• Collaborate with vendor on trouble ticket "fixes" to ensure adequate resolution, and inclusion in test version of application software.
• Support the development of test procedures, based on operational processes and threads within/between applications.
• Support internal vendor 'smoke testing' as well as occasional 'node checks' when significant testing is needed.
• Evaluate and improve vendor delivered application training materials and artifacts delivered to the Government and presented to users.
• Deliver training as required in support of (ISO) integration, and any required testing.
• Analyze operational threads within/between applications during integration events, author "trouble tickets," and provide to government for correction by vendor.
• Provide unique Installation/Wing C2 training, fielding, and installation support to AOC sites.
• Facilitate Installation/Wing C2 integration into the AOC baseline by participation in technical exchanges to facilitate completion of Functional Analysis (FA) for AOC, and in Production Center (PC) engineering, integration, and post installation meetings.
• Ensure interoperability for multiple tasks above with respect to Installation/Wing C2
• Maintain liaison with key Lead Command requirements office (ACC/A5C), operations office (ACC/A3C) and other offices for developing CONOPS affecting Installation C2 (ACC/A3Y Futures) and Core Function Support Teams (CFST) as they become relevant (ex. Air Base Air Defense).

Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have an active US security clearance

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field

Years' experience: 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD

• Adept at strategic system planning, defining system requirements and analyzing operational threads within/between Air C2 applications.
• Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs
• Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents,and plans

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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