United States onlyJob Description:
- Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented COCOM Lead COCOM Engagement Team to join our team! In this role you will get to provide advice and consulting to resolve problems, remove impediments, review work for completeness, and meet or exceed customer requirements.
What You'll Be Doing:
The COCOM Lead is a member of the FutureG COCOM Engagement Team (CET). The Team provides a new capability to the Program Office and is focused on the operational, vice technical, aspects of the FutureG effort. It supports the Principal Director, Technical Director, LoE leads, and the Program Managers through four major functions.
- First, identify the linkage between FutureG Program activities (current and planned) and the existing documented operational shortfalls/requirements (IPLs, JUONS/JONSs, ONSs) of the COCOMs and Services.
- Second, provide the operational “so what” of the FutureG Program by providing advocacy of, and education on, the value of FutureG capabilities to the communications architectures of the COCOMS and Services through identifying how increased capabilities will address existing and future needs. Additionally, actively seek out opportunities in Joint exercises and demonstrations to showcase FutureG capabilities to further this educational mission and encourage integration into concepts and plans, as well a service concepts and out-year POMs
- Third, ensure the PD, Technical Director, LOE Leads and Program Managers are cognizant of existing Joint and Service requirements to help focus existing and proposed FutureG programs and research on operational needs, both as part of the annual solicitation for new programs (FutureG Idea Day) as well as on an ongoing basis.
- Fourth, through cognizance of the OPLANS and CONPLANS of the COCOMS and the Servie plans and concepts to support those plans, identify any opportunities to support those plans with the increased capabilities that FutureG programs and research activities can provide. Additionally, mine the service and COCOM lessons learned activities for relevant information that can inform FutureG activities.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelors Degree or years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree
Experience in the Department of Defense (DoD), varied expertise and appropriate academic background.
- Experience supporting, working in and understanding the OUSD R&E FutureG program.
- Possess a working level knowledge of FutureG technology sufficient to understand and assess its operational impact and influence, and to be able to articulate those aspects to a non-technical audience of operationally focused decision makers. An in-depth technical expertise on FutureG developmental technology, and wireless communications technology in general, is not required for this position.
- 15+ years’ experience with DoD, including prior operational and staff positions at senior staff levels, to include Defense Agencies, the Joint Staff/Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) staff, Combatant Command staff and Service Headquarters staff. 7-10+ years’ experience working directly with executive-level (Flag/SES) officials highly desirable.
- Completion of Service Level Command and Staff College or BS/Masters in Operational Planning/War Studies/Security or Area Studies, or significant relevant operational experience in advanced communications support in tactical and expeditionary environments.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- An understanding of the DoD acquisitions process.
- Previous experience working with allied militaries and defense staffs.
- Previous experience working in OUSD R&E, at DARPA, or both.
- Retired field grade officer with Command and Staff College or higher PME completed.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $157,500.00 - $283,500.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer tohttps://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
