SMT Operations Manager, Kinetic Strike Training Program / SOF KS

Position Summary

MAG Aerospace is seeking to hire an operations manager within the Special Mission Training department; Individual will be required to provide decisive and direct oversight for a specialized program focusing in F3EAD / Kinetic Strike training and certification for Joint Special Operations Forces. This position will be responsible for ensuring preparation, coordination, and execution of all functions of the program. Examples include but are not limited to; statement(s) of work compliance, liaison duties, scheduling, budget forecast and review and reporting requirements for all administrative actions and assigned employees. Individual will also assist in strategy and direction concerning the development and administration of courseware, standards, and validation metrics that verify joint special operations forces are suited to conduct associated missions. This position will also be the lead advisor within the company to the department director, prime contractor, and government authority for statuses and capabilities within all key areas of operation. Individual will also be the lead advisor to the proponent for flight mission planning, technology integration, equipment control, and personnel management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Direct and oversee all company internal sub-contractor requirements pertinent to Kinetic Strike / F3EAD, simulations operations, live virtual construct (LVC) integration, Live Fly Aircraft scheduling and integration, RPA SME instruction, and technology integration requirements as directed by the prime contractor.
• Manage and ensure security compliance for assigned personnel for the prime contractor and COR/Customer on requirements associated with clearance, facility access, and training requirements required by the proponent SSO.
• Oversee and ensure highly efficient Instruction SOF trainees on Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced processes, tactics, techniques, procedures, and best practices associated with F3EAD & Kinetic Strike (KS) operations as part of a Special Mission Training (SMT) team.
• Instruct SOF trainees on Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced processes, tactics, techniques, procedures, and best practices associated with F3EAD & Kinetic Strike (KS) operations as part of a Special Mission Training (SMT) team.
• Assist in the creation, update, and administration of courseware required for Training, Certification, Validation, and Verification (CV2) of Staffs in the KS Mission
• Coordinate and deconflict training and operational schedules for SMT Personnel, Aircraft, and equipment adjacent to other high priority lines of effort.
• Conduct liaison duties as required by the prime contractor with training audiences across SOF to ensure Unit objectives are established, understood, and executed as required by proponent trainers.
• Assist SMT and the Prime in building operational relationships with external entities aimed at increasing long term success.
• Supporting operational integration across Army SOF MACOMs, Air Force Special Operations, Air Component Command, and Air National Guard entities necessary for increasing training interoperability.
• Assisting in the development of future capability requirements within SMT as necessary to increase tactical training implementation.
• Performing other duties as directed.

Requirements

• 48 months experience as a JTAC assigned to positions directly controlling Kinetic Strike Employment, CAS employment, F3EAD, and dynamic targeting while assigned to an operational Staff.
• Prior experience as a Trainer (Subject Matter Expert) in F3EAD operations, Kinetic Strike, and D3A.
• Experience in the proper employment of Remotely Piloted Aircraft, Close Air Support Aircraft, Rotary Wing Attack, and other special aviation platforms and their associated weapons and equipment.
• Highly experienced in Command Interaction; ability to consult, advise, and train upper echelon commanders and leaders in proper Kinetic Strike application and Staff management in JOC Staff operations.

Desired Experience:

• Minimum 24 months as a designated member of TOC/JOC based operations primarily task-organized for SOF Kinetic Strike Operations.

Clearance Requirements:

• Current / Active SECRET with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Education :

• Appropriate combination of education and experience in applicable duties.

Certification:

• Prior SOF JTAC-I rating/designation (Within 36 mo).
• Prior SOF JTAC-E rating/designation (Within 36 mo).
• Prior SOF JTAC-PM designation (Within 36 mo).