Title: Coalition Interoperability Specialist
Location: MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL (Onsite; CONUS/OCONUS travel up to 75%)
Type: Full-time, W2
Salary: $105,000 - $115,000
Clearance: Active TS/SCI required
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ONConnect U.S. forces and Regional Partners through secure, interoperable command and control. You'll help establish, run and facilitate the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Command and Control Interoperability Program (C2IP), planning and coordinating secure communications interoperability with Partner Nations (PNs) in support of USCENTCOM's Theater Strategy and Theater Security Cooperation Strategy objectives.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Plan and develop methods, procedures and techniques for secure communications interoperability between U.S. forces and USCENTCOM Regional Partners
- Serve as C2 SME and planner for country-specific PN C2 interoperability staff packages
- Plan, coordinate and facilitate Command and Control Interoperability Boards (CCIBs), Secure C2 Interoperability Working Groups (CIWGs), conferences and partner engagements across CONUS and OCONUS locations
- Liaise with USCENTCOM directorates, components, Ministries of Defense and Security Cooperation Offices, and drive CCIB/CIWG action items to resolution with DoS, DoD CIO, Joint Staff, NSA, DSCA and DTSA
- Advise Implementing Agencies and staff on the identification, release and use of U.S. MIL-STDs and secure communications in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR)
- Prepare GO/FO-level correspondence (executive summaries, information, position and white papers) on CIS MOAs, COMSEC, FMS cases, Third Party Transfers, ITAR/export compliance, OPLANs/CONPLANs, Theater Campaign Plans and Security Cooperation Country Plans
- Represent the program at DoD agency, HQ USCENTCOM and major command meetings, panels, study groups and working groups
MUST-HAVES- Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or 15+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
- Active TS/SCI clearance at start of work (interim not accepted) and U.S. citizenship
- Deep knowledge of Tactical Data Links (Link 16, Link 11), cross-domain and information sharing solutions (Radiant Mercury, TNE, CENTRIXS), and collaboration and telecommunications tools
- Working knowledge of COMSEC regulations and devices (install, operate, maintain), including requirements to transfer them to Foreign Partners, plus CJCS Instructions, CNSS and NSA policies
- Knowledge of or experience with Security Cooperation operations and/or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases
- Strong writing, editing and briefing skills for GO/FO-level audiences, and the ability to safeguard classified information
- Able to travel to AOR countries up to 75% to support Coalition engagements
NICE-TO-HAVESJoint operations and Joint C2 systems • Geographic Combatant Command experience • SharePoint • Tasker Management Tool (TMT) • Familiarity with Middle Eastern culture and customs
WHY VIVSOFT- 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision for employees
- 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible PTO plus 11 paid holidays
- Training and certification reimbursement
- Long-term role on a 4+ year program, working directly with Coalition partners and senior leaders across the USCENTCOM AOR
