The Operations Specialist III will be the Lead Event Planner to spearhead the end-to-end coordination and execution of high-visibility planning conferences (100+ attendees with multiple breakout sessions) and large-scale, multi-week defense experimentation events hosting over 200 participants from 50+ diverse organizations. This critical operational lead will design master event schedules, manage complex facility and registration logistics, and orchestrate detailed itineraries and protocols for high-ranking military and government officials during Distinguished Visitor (DV) days.

The ideal candidate must blend elite, large-scale event planning capabilities with a firm grasp of Department of Defense (DoD) security compliance, including hands-on experience processing Visit Authorization Requests (VARs) within the Defense Information System for Security (DISS). An active Secret clearance, exceptional inter-agency communication skills, and proven expertise navigating military customs and government facilities are required to ensure the flawless and secure execution of these highly collaborative joint exercises.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support to U.S. Army Redstone Test Center’s (RTC’s) Aviation Flight Test Directorate (AFTD), Attack & Unmanned Aerial Systems Test Division.
• Manage organizational calendars in Microsoft Outlook, and other similar digital means.
• Receive and route incoming communications, e.g., telephone calls, e-mail messages, postal mail, etc.
• Assist in management of timekeeping records for Government employees in Automated Time Attendance and Production System (ATAAPS).
• Track mandatory training using Army Test & Evaluation Command (ATEC) Training Tracker Module (ATTM).
• Prepare and edit correspondence in accordance with Army Regulation 25-50, Preparing and Managing Correspondence.
• Prepare purchase requests.
• Submit and track work orders.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of Eleven (11) years of applicable experience supporting administrative operations; or four (4) years of applicable vocational/military/technical school and seven (7) years of applicable experience in the assigned specialty area.
• Experience with:
• DV Day Scheduling: Designing and managing strict itineraries, escort schedules, and dedicated presentation sessions for general officers, flag officers, and senior executives.
• Military Protocol Compliance: Familiarity with military customs, courtesies, seating arrangements, and official hosting guidelines.
• Security & Escort Coordination: Coordinating with personal security details and arranging proper badging and physical escorts within secure testing environments.
• On-Site Coordination & Troubleshooting: On-the-ground management of registration desks, badges, signage, transportation assets, and hospitality requirements.
• General Administrative & Procurement Support: Managing continuous task tracking across multiple event work streams and coordinating the procurement of critical supplies and services.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prior military organization employment as military or civilian, and corresponding understanding of military headquarters staff organization, roles, and relationships.
• Executive-level or senior manager-level administrative support.
• Professional user of Microsoft’s Office suite of software and applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), as well as SharePoint.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

WORK ENVIORNMENT:

A professional office in which typical office equipment and information technology is used.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job – able to: see, hear, and speak; lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds; sit for extended time; and, use a personal computer keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral devices.

TRAVEL:

Approximately 30% (10-15 weeks per year)

WORK AUTHORIZATION / SECURITY CLEARANCE:

DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS: 

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

BENEFITS:

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