Tactical Communications Subject Matter Expert - ACES Group LLC

ACES is seeking a senior Tactical Communications Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) Combat Identification (CID) and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) modernization effort. This is the Senior SME position for DoD CID/IFF directly supports the Office of the DoD Chief Information Officer (DoD CIO) in the Mark Center, located at 4800 Mark Center Drive, Arlington, VA. This position requires a TS/SCI clearance, strong senior staffing experience in DoD HQ organizations, proficient with JCIDS, PPBE, and various DoD senior staffing processes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Subject Mater Expertise as contractor lead for DoD CID/IFF Modernization.
• Support development of DoD Tactical Communications Modernization Plan (TCMP), DoD C3 Modernization Plan (C3MS), and DoD Digital Modernization Plan (DMS).
• Work with MILDEP Service representatives and Service SMEs to ensure accuracy of data entered into the DoD authoritative SharePoint-based TCMP Data Repository.
• Provide SME support to CIO participants in the Tactical Communications Senior Steering Group (SSG) and C3 Leadership Board.
• Support development and coordination of DoD CIO positions on technical and policy issues, helping to ensure interoperability of DoD Tactical Communications systems.
• Provide technical support and prepare roadmaps, policy, and standards to assist government in ensuring Tactical Communications interoperability among DoD and partner nations.
• Develop recommendations, reports, and briefing materials required to guide and inform DoD CIO C3 positions, activities, and decisions.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong DoD Senior Staffing experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office 365 - especially Teams and SharePoint Online.