Job Description:

Constellation West is looking for an experienced Special Access Program Subject Matter Expert with SAP/STO development, operations, and planning.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assesses current compartmented strategic planning efforts to determine appropriate concepts, capabilities, technologies, and non-materiel solutions have been identified and incorporated to enhance strategic operations.
• Conduct gap analysis of compartmented strategies and plans in order to identify and recommend mitigation for any potential risks present in the core missions for USSTRATCOM, and their subordinate service component commands. Identify any risks and assess susceptibility missions to a changing strategic environment, countering enemy aggression and advancements in technologies.
• Provide operational and strategic planning expertise to the development and implementation of compartmented plans and activities for USSTRATCOM. This support may include but is not limited to participating in activity planning, preparing packages and briefings, providing options for compartmented capabilities to enhance current operations, crisis response, and force protection.
• Employ tactics and techniques in the evaluation of the multiple options to achieve operational objectives. Compare differing factors including potential changes in the strategic environment, emulation of adversary perspectives, operational gain and risk, potential courses of actions, analysis of alternative outcomes, flexible or responsive options and effectiveness in an overall operational approach.
• Prepare information papers, point papers, memorandums, draft orders, briefings, CONOPs and other products in support of SAP/STO operations and planning. Develops Courses of Action and recommendations for CDR USSTRATCOM regarding SAP/STO capabilities, development, operations, and planning.
• Coordinate with supporting/supported Combatant Commands, internal, external, and interagency organizations on SAP/STO capabilities, development, planning and operations. Conducts mission planning and operational support to SAP/STO.
• Participate in working groups, operational planning teams as Subject Matter Experts regarding current SAP/STO development, operations, and planning.

Job Qualifications:

• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience or knowledge in strategic or operational level planning.
• Proven staffing skills; practical experience and expertise with high level organizations within the DOD and other US Government agencies. Demonstrate an understanding of applicable Executive Orders, Department of Defense, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), service and agency directives, regulations or instructions regarding security of facilities, communications equipment, personnel and computers.
• An understanding of the roles and relationships of combatant commands, Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, combat support agencies and other relevant USG departments, agencies, and organizations.
• The ability to ensure information is technically correct, accurate, and complete, to prepare and present briefings and accurate, comprehensive reports to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to senior USSTRATCOM leaders, through clear, concise, and technically accurate written materials.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with civilian, military and other contractors, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Ability to use computers, current software, i.e., Microsoft Office Suite, and printers to develop, maintain, and produce various briefings, correspondence, and personnel databases for internal/external use.

Required Security Clearance:

Top Secret security clearance and must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI), Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) and Special Access Programs (SAP) access. Prior to contractor personnel being considered they must provide a completed SAP Personnel Security Pre-Screening Questionnaire to determine if they are eligible and able to obtain the necessary accesses to work in the facility. Contractors must be willing to complete and must pass a counterintelligence polygraph.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Constellation West will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

About The Organization

Constellation West is an award winning company that delivers Information Technology (IT) engineering services and solutions along with non-IT subject matter expertise world-wide. Established in 1997, Constellation West continues as an industry leader, partnering with key organizations. As a prime contractor or preferred subcontractor, we have a continual list of opportunities to fill nationwide with multiple agencies such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and the national intelligence community. Many of the positions supporting U.S. federal government require our employees be granted security clearances.

Constellation West provides fully integrated solutions spanning all aspects of system/network engineering, system/network administration, data management, information assurance, quality assurance, full lifecycle support, software development, and geospatial information services. Constellation West looks for the right people ready to step up and be part of a dynamic team.

If you are looking for a new challenge and a rewarding opportunity to apply your expertise, knowledge, and problem solving skills, come join our team!

Constellation West offers competitive salary and benefits including:

• Tuition reimbursement

• Competitive 401(k) plan

• Competitive Health Benefits

• A generous PTO package!!

• 15 PTO Days!

• Veteran Hiring Preference