MA/MS in Social Sciences or related field; extensive military education preferred
5+ years in strategic/operational planning and analysis
3+ years in specialty areas like CENTCOM AOR or CYBER
Proven supervisory experience in an operations center
Active TS/SCI clearance required
Government approval needed for resume substitutions
Responsibilities
Supervise and lead the Battlewatch support team, ensuring operational readiness.
Manage scheduling for Battlewatch specialists to maintain full staffing.
Provide daily operational summaries during off-hours and holidays.
Assist Senior Contract Program Manager with J3 reporting duties.
Monitor and report on SOF operational status and provide crisis response advice.
Maintain the operability of the Battlewatch as a central data-source and notification center.
Benefits
Mentorship and professional growth opportunities
Collaborative work environment
Direct involvement in strategic military operations
Opportunity to impact current operations
Work closely with senior leadership
Full Job Description
J33 Battlewatch Supervisor - Directorate Task Lead (Senior) On-site: HQ SOCCENT, MacDill AFB, FL | Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Job Purpose / Summary
Supervise and lead the Battlewatch support team, providing oversight, mentorship, and knowledge management, and serving as directorate task lead for J3 activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise and lead the Battlewatch support team (Monday-Friday, [redacted]), maintaining awareness of J3 activities.
Provide leadership and scheduling oversight of all Battlewatch specialists, submitting the monthly shift schedule to the COR and ensuring 100% manning at all times.
Provide a daily summary of all items received through the Battlewatch during off-duty and holiday periods.
Act as assistant to the Senior Contract Program Manager for J3 activities and assist in report compilation.
Monitor, assess, and report the status of SOF and friendly force current operations; advise the J33 chief; provide initial crisis response and notification.
Ensure full operability of the Battlewatch as the central notification/data-source center, including for denial-of-service cyber-attacks; update and improve Battlewatch processes and TTPs.
Qualifications and Skills
Education and experience: MA/MS in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Applied Statistics, Operations Research, or Systems Analysis; JPME Level II or Service equivalent / advanced military education (SAMS, JAWS, Service War College); at least 5 years of strategic and operational planning and analysis; at least 3 years of experience in one of the specialty areas (CENTCOM AOR, MISO, MILDEC, CWMD, ORSA, CYBER, AT/FP, SNA, Special Programs, or Interagency); OR an equivalent combination of at least 10 years of SOF operational experience and education.
Demonstrated supervisory and knowledge-management experience in an operations center environment.
This position is designated Key Personnel; a resume is required and government approval is needed prior to any substitution.
Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this employment classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
