Special Operations Forces (SOF) Operations Integrator - Firebird Analytical Solutions & Technologies - Reston, VA

Firebird Analytical Solutions & Technologies is currently seeking Special Operations Forces (SOF) Operations Integrators to serve on a unique, multi-discipline team assisting Special Operations Forces’ (SOF) operational and tactical commanders, their staffs and their subordinate units with fusing operations and intelligence information in an effective, seamless process to enhance their effectiveness against threat networks that facilitate or employ Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
This multi-discipline team provides operations advice to SOF commanders and staff on all activities with regards to planning and synchronization of effort of Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Agency (JIDA) support to deployed SOF elements. The team will coordinate SOF requests for support with other deployed counter-improvised explosive Device (C-IED) assets provided by JIDA and partner nation elements. The Team will It will ensure SOF assets are kept abreast of all current and emerging C-IED processes, methodologies, and Tactics, Techniques & Procedures (TTP) for attacking networks that utilize IEDs.

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The SOF Operations Integrator will:
Provide operations advice to SOF commanders and staff on all activities with regards to planning and synchronization of C-IED support to deployed SOF elements.
Coordinate SOF requests for C-IED support with other deployed assets and enabling elements.
Ensure SOF assets are kept abreast of all current and emerging C-IED processes, methodologies, and Tactics, Techniques & Procedures (TTP) for attacking networks that utilize IEDs.
Provide advice to SOF Commanders and their staff on how to best integrate C-IED, and specifically Attack the Network (AtN) capabilities into their ongoing operations and analytical efforts.

Detailed Responsibilities:
SOF Operations Integrators, in conjunction with other members of the Special Operations Support Branch (SOSB), will work with tactical and operational Special Operations Forces (SOF) elements (ODA to TSOC) to leverage cutting edge tools and processes designed to improve intelligence and operations fusion within their planning and mission execution cycles. The focus of these fusion efforts is exposure of enemy networks that employ IEDs.
The SOF Operations Integrator works with the other members of the SOSB performing near and long-term analysis of device and network-centric problem sets, fusing operations and intelligence to expose enemy networks that employ IEDs.
The SOF Operations Integrator will serve as a direct link between JIDA and deployed SOF units on all current and future initiatives.
The SOF Operations Integrator serves as the primary advisor to the deployed SOF commander and staff on all activities with regards to planning, and synchronization of effort of JIDA AtN support to deployed SOF elements. The Operations Integrator applies in-depth understanding of both the supported unit’s operational requirements as well as JIDA’s AtN capabilities in order to identify exploitable vulnerabilities of targeted enemy organizations. The SOF Operations Integrator must apply a thorough understanding of the Ops/Intel fusion process as well as subject matter expertise on SOF operations, IEDs, and JIDA capabilities.
The SOF Operations Integrator ensures all SOF requests for AtN support are fully coordinated with other JIDA deployed assets. The Operations Integrator advises SOF Commanders and their staffs on how to best integrate JIDA capabilities into their ongoing operations and analytical efforts.
The SOF Operations Integrator will prepare a variety of recurring and special messages, reports, briefings, information papers, and assessments.
The SOF Operations Integrator will be required to participate in meetings to exchange information, assist in making decisions, and /or provide updates and must demonstrate the ability to identify and analyze problems and generate recommended resolutions.
Successful applicants must possess strong oral and writing skills, experience working with multidiscipline teams, and the ability to identify and analyze problems through the lens of their experience and subject matter expertise in order to generate executable solutions.
The SOF Operations Integrator must have the ability to perform tasks with Microsoft productivity software and applications.
The SOF Operations Integrator should have the ability to perform tasks with the following web-based intelligence tools, software, and databases: Microsoft SharePoint, Google Earth spatial analysis software, SIPR, and JWICS.

This position requires recurring domestic and international travel to include deploying to combat zones.
The applicant may be called upon to support 24-hour watch operations.

Applicants must be fully deployable to the required theater of operations, wear uniforms, and be prepared to bear arms as prescribed by the supported unit commander.
This position requires the ability to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. (Resume must show that proposed employee currently holds a TS clearance with previous access to SCI level of information.)
Must possess at least 10 years of experience in increasingly responsible positions in one or more military, academic or defense industry functional areas.
Must possess AT LEAST 5 years of experience in increasingly responsible positions in one or more SOF units or commands.
Possess experience at tactical formations – SOTF and higher. Recent experience supporting deployed SOF forces in forward deployed location required. Recent experience in Iraq or Afghanistan is preferred.
Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate experience fusing operational and intelligence information in support of targeting. This experience should demonstrate the ability to meet the duties described above and to find operational solutions based upon an understanding of available resources, command guidance, mission analysis, and an intelligence perspective.

Highly Desired:
Bachelor of Science or Arts degree from an accredited college or university.
The SOF Operations Integrator should have the ability to perform tasks and provide training to support the client in the uses and capabilities of the following web-based tools and software: Google Earth spatial analysis software and Microsoft productivity software and applications as needed.
The SOF Operations Integrator should have familiarity with the following methodologies: F3EAD and CARVER/CFA.

Preferred:
Prior experience providing direct deployed support to National SOF elements.

Prior experience working directly with IA, IC, or coalition partners.

About Firebird AST:
Firebird AST is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Northern Virginia and a market-recognized leader within the IC, Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, IT communities, and the Private Sector. We maintain a corporate culture deeply rooted in the US Military core values that gave us our start – honor, integrity, commitment, and selfless service. For this reason, our customers’ needs and missions always comes first. We seek hard working, highly experienced, extremely motivated, professionally proven subject matter experts, trainers, leaders, innovators and technical experts to serve on our team. Firebird AST has a firm understanding that our employees are our greatest asset and that, accordingly, they are to be provided the greatest level of respect and care possible. As a small company, this is far easier to achieve. We also highly encourage and generously reward our employees for their efforts in helping to further build and grow Firebird AST. Please visit http://www.firebirdast.net/careers to learn more!

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

• experience in increasingly responsible positions in one or more SOF units or commandsi: 5 years

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