Common Operational Manager COP Manager

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Analysis

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Operational Requirements, Security Clearances, System Administration

Certifications:

CompTIA - Security+ - CompTIA

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

COP Managers support the Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) per Commanding General's guidance on COP implementation by ensuring the fidelity, accuracy, and timeliness of the COP data, and ensures the situational awareness picture is depicted in the SETAF-AF Command Operations and Intelligence Center (COIC) as required. COP Managers must coordinate with SETAF-AF directorates, subordinate units, USAREUR-AF, Coalition/Joint Task Force and USAFRICOM COP Managers to have a full understanding of current and planned operations and tasks.

The COP Manager fuses and correlates operations, intelligence, logistics, and sensor data with a variety of overlays and graphical products, Keyhole Markup Language (KML) files, and other Tactical Decision Aids (TDAs) to generate the Commander's COP. COP Managers ensure SETAF-AF directorates and subordinate units are meeting reporting requirements and ensure the SETAF-AF COP is being provided to USAREUR-AF, C/JTF, USAFRICOM, and National Military Command Center (NMCC).

HOW A COP MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Ensure units are reporting and meeting requirements outlined in the SETAF-AF OPTASK COP, USAREUR-AF OPTASK, USAFRICOM OPTASK COP, and CJCSI 3151. 01.
Manipulate, monitor, and maintain all COP related applications at COP watch stations within the COIC.
Develop overlays, KML files, and other TDAs as required by SETAF-AF Battle Watch Captain (BWC) and COIC Watch Officers.
Coordinate with G2 to ensure intelligence data is meeting Commander's Critical Information Requirements (CCIR) and Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR). To support this effort, the COP Manager must be able to query GCCS-J I3 intelligence databases for relevant information.
Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot data feed connections such as CST, BCNTRK, and Theater Missile Warning feeds with USAREUR-AF and USAFRICOM.
Manages GCCS-J track database and ensure timeliness and fidelity of COP data. Resolves discrepancies with units and component commands.
Maintains situational awareness within the COIC of ongoing operations, crisis activities, and other high interest activities and produces a robust COP to support these events.
Manipulates displays to show Theater Missile Warning Activity IAW USAREUR-AF requirements.
Assist in creating and maintaining COP Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for SETAF-AF and creates Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for other COP managers.
Coordinate with Mission Command System (MCS) owners and operators to obtain requisite COP data feeds and/or products such as overlays to support the SETAF-AF COP.
Forward deploy to provide COP Management functions during SETAF-AF exercises and operations abroad.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCED

Security Clearance Required: Secret Level Security Clearance
Experience: 5+ years of experience as a COP Manager
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline; or the equivalent combination of education; technical certifications or training; or work experience.
Skills: Familiar with US forces and military operational requirements. Experience using Joint C2 and Army Mission Command systems such as CPCE, GCCS-A/J/M/AF, Agile Client, ICSF, JC2CUI, CPOF, and/or C2PC to create and manage a Common Operating Picture (COP) preferred. Knowledge of integrating COP products from applications such as CPCE, GCCS-J I3, JEM/JWARN, MTI, JTT, CPOF, AFATDS, JADOCS preferred. Knowledge of US forces, staff actions, and military operational planning requirements a plus.
Certifications: Candidate must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification on Day 1. Candidate must obtain ITIL Foundation certification within 90 days of hire.
Additional Skills: Prefer candidates that have attended the Tactical Mission Command CPCE Operator, JDTC GCCS-J COP, I3 Operator, or COP Manager MTT or resident courses.

TR requirements:

A Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience; OR;
An Associate's degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience; OR;
A major certification plus 7 years of recent specialized experience; OR;
11 years of recent specialized experience.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

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