Friday, October 10, 2014

TigerSwan seeks candidates to support AFSTU

TigerSwan is in the pre-award phase and are looking for candidates to support the Air Force Special Tactics Unit on Bragg. If you know anyone who might be interested – please have them send their resumes to me at a.mcgovern@tigerswan.com – I will then send the resumes to HR and we will guide them through the application process.
1.Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE) Support Technician
Operations

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking Special Operations Forces (SOF) Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE) Support Technicians to serve as Air Force Special Tactics Unit OPE Operations Experts. These OPE Operations Experts will assist the Government in coordinating with other units, theater activities and agencies regarding capabilities, plans, policy, exercises, and strategy in support of OPE Troop activities. The OPE Operations Experts may be required to travel on a TDY basis to austere locations in support of training and real-world operations.

The OPE Operations Experts will:
- Serve as the special missions Subject Matter Expert (SME).
- Assist with facilitating and planning in support of Course of Action (COA) and Concept of Operation (CONOP) development and subsequent operations on a global scale, as directed by the government.
- Assist with planning organizing, and conducting analytical studies, developing national significant plans, policies, and exercises, and formulating strategy and future concepts for Unit OPE forces involved in theater operations.
- Provide coordination and consensus building support with other U.S. government agencies and foreign embassies.
- Routinely apply a thorough knowledge of diverse special mission forces, missions, and capabilities.
- Engage in continuing liaison with representatives of other Commands, agencies, and countries.
- Support decisions and actions taken, which are made more difficult by changing international or interagency roles, complex relationships, controversial issues, and national priority missions.
Experience and Education:

Required - Applicants must:
- Possess at least 5 years of PE Operations experience as either a staff officer or operator.
- Possess extensive special operations experience, including in-depth, first-hand experience of no less than 5 years working with special operations unit activities.
- Have the ability to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. (Resume must show that proposed employee currently holds a TS clearance with previous access to SCI level of information) with eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP).
- Possess expert knowledge of mission, organization, and interrelationships of DOD, joint staff, and interagency working groups.
- Possess detailed knowledge of national policies and doctrine concerning special mission unit operations in order to develop and coordinate operational plans and policies for the Command.
- Possess first-hand knowledge and expertise with JCS exercises, special mission unit exercises, and emergency deployment readiness exercises to develop scenarios and concepts that integrate strategic, operational, and tactical levels of experience.
- Possess knowledge of implementing and employing Air Force and joint deception plans while conducting training and real world operations.
- Possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Possess the ability to pass command psychological screening, CI polygraph, and urinalysis testing.
- Possess the ability to work flexible hours when required by ongoing operations.
- Possess the ability to physically participate in training and operational support.
- Possess the ability to perform duties under austere conditions during exercise and real-world deployments.

Desired:
- SME level knowledge in sensitive Special Tactics support and employment mission requirements, including (but not limited to) assault zone survey, weather collection, and time sensitive targeting in support of command objectives within the OPE and AFO environments.
- Direct experience conducting real world OPE/AFO within a special mission unit.
- Possess the ability to independently conduct research compile, interpret, and analyze a variety of practical and technical data from a wide range of sources, draw conclusions, and devise practical recommendations for action.
2.Planning & Exercise Specialist (Tradecraft Expert)
Operations

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a Special Operations Forces (SOF) Planning and Exercise (PLEX) Specialist to provide an Air Force Special Tactics Unit with Subject Matter Expertise in Advanced Force Operations (AFO) and Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE) training requirements to include the use of Tradecraft and HUMINT tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP). The Tradecraft Expert will possess IN DEPTH knowledge of current OPE/AFO TTP and operational tradecraft. The Tradecraft Expert may be required to travel on a TDY basis to austere locations in support of training and real-world operations.

The Planning & Exercise Specialist (Tradecraft Expert) will:

- Assist in the planning, development and oversight of training/exercise programs which further refine and develop TTPs for operational employment.

- Participate/assist in liaison and planning with governmental agencies and joint commands to advance the development of AFO/OPE training programs and exercises to delineate technical requirements, and to enhance interoperability.

- Serve as a SME to higher headquarters.

- Be knowledgeable of a wide range of technologies/techniques applicable to his assigned tasks.

- Perform duties in various levels of compartmented security, each with separate policies and procedures.

- Support decisions made and actions taken, which are made more difficult by changing international or interagency roles, complex relationships, controversial issues, and national priority missions.

- Participate in liaison and planning with governmental agencies and joint commands to advance the development of AFO/OPE training programs and exercises to delineate technical requirements, and to enhance interoperability.
Experience and Education:

Required - Applicants must:

- Possess at least 5 years of Special Operations experience, including first-hand experience involving special mission unit activities.

- Possess expert knowledge of OPE, and AFO training and training management to include exercise planning and execution while working as an OPE/AFO operator or staff officer.

- Be a graduate of the Field Training Course (FTC) or Military Operations Training Course (MOTC).

- Possess detailed knowledge of national policies and doctrine concerning special mission unit operations as they relate to the planning, management, and execution of training and joint level exercises.

- Have the ability to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. (Resume must show that proposed employee currently holds a TS clearance with previous access to SCI level of information) with eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP).

- Possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

- Possess the ability to pass command psychological screening, CI polygraph, and urinalysis testing.

- Possess the ability to work flexible hours when required by ongoing operations.

- Possess the ability to physically participate in training and operational support.

- Possess the ability to perform duties under austere conditions during exercise and real-world deployments.

Desired:

- SME level knowledge in sensitive Special Tactics support and employment mission requirements, including (but not limited to) assault zone survey, weather collection, and time sensitive targeting in support of command objectives within the OPE and AFO environments.

- Possess expert level knowledge of organized Assessment and Selection strategies and policies.
3.Planning and Exercise Specialist (PLEX Expert)
Operations

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a Special Operations Forces (SOF) Planning and Exercise (PLEX) Specialist to provide an Air Force Special Tactics Unit Group with Subject Matter Expertise in Advanced Force Operations (AFO) and Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE) training requirements. The Specialist shall possess an indepth knowledge of current OPE/AFO tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). The Specialist may be required to travel on a TDY basis to austere locations in support of training and real-world operations.

The Planning and Exercise Specialist will:

- Assist in the planning, development and oversight of training/exercise programs which further refine and develop TTPs for operational employment.

- Participate in liaison and planning with governmental agencies and joint commands to advance the development of AFO/OPE training programs and exercises to delineate technical requirements, and to enhance interoperability.

- Serve as a subject matter expert to higher headquarters.

- Be knowledgeable of a wide range of technologies/techniques applicable to the assigned tasks.

- Perform duties in various levels of compartmented security, each with separate policies and procedures.

- Support decisions made and actions taken, which are made more difficult by changing international or interagency roles, complex relationships, controversial issues, and national priority missions.
Experience and Education:

Required - Applicants must:

- Possess at least 5 years of Special Operations experience, including first-hand experience involving special mission unit activities.

- Have the ability to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. (Resume must show that proposed employee currently holds a TS clearance with previous access to SCI level of information) with eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP).

- Possess expert knowledge of OPE and AFO training and training management to include exercise planning and execution.

- Possess detailed knowledge of national policies and doctrine concerning special mission unit operations as they relate to the planning, management, and execution of training and joint level exercises.

- Possess expert level knowledge of organized Assessment and Selection strategies and policies.

- Possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

- Possess the ability to pass command psychological screening, CI polygraph, and urinalysis testing.

- Possess the ability to work flexible hours when required by ongoing operations.

- Possess the ability to physically participate in training and operational support.

- Possess the ability to perform duties under austere conditions during exercise and real-world deployments.

Desired:

- SME level knowledge in sensitive Special Tactics support and employment mission requirements, including (but not limited to) assault zone survey, weather collection, and time sensitive targeting in support of command objectives within the OPE and AFO environments.

- Direct experience conducting real world OPE/AFO within a special mission unit.

- Direct experience managing or leading a formal Assessment and Selection program for SOF.
4.Signature Reduction Support Technician
Operations

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking Special Operations Forces (SOF) Signature Reduction Technicians to serve in an Air Force Special Tactics Unit. These technicians will provide support for developing, managing, and employing signature reduction plans and mechanisms. The Signature Reduction Technicians may be required to travel on a TDY basis to austere locations in support of training and real-world operations.

The Signature Reduction Technicians will:

- Serve as advisors for the implementation of signature reduction plans into sensitive mission planning.

- Keep abreast of current international affairs, with special emphasis on world trouble spots, intelligence and counterintelligence, and operational matters in order to advise team leaders in the use of unique signature reduction plans in support of sensitive missions.

- Plan, organize, and conduct analytical studies develop nationally significant plans, policies, and exercises and formulate strategy and future concepts for Unit forces involved in theater operations.

- Support coordination and consensus building with other U.S. government agencies and foreign embassies.

- Routinely apply a thorough knowledge of diverse special mission forces, missions, and capabilities.

- Support continuing liaison with representatives of other Commands, agencies, and countries.

- Support decisions and actions taken, which are made more difficult by changing international or interagency roles, complex relationships, controversial issues, and national priority missions.
Experience and Education:

Required - Applicants must:

- Possess at least 5 years of knowledge regarding signature reduction policy, directives, and procedures.

- Be a JOSTC A & B graduate.

- Have the ability to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. (Resume must show that proposed employee currently holds a TS clearance with previous access to SCI level of information) with eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP).

- Possess expert knowledge of mission, organization, and interrelationships of DOD, joint staff, and interagency working groups.

- Possess detailed knowledge of national policies and doctrine concerning special operations and unit operations in order to develop and coordinate operational plans and policies for the Command.

- Possess first-hand knowledge and expertise with JCS exercises, special mission unit exercises, and emergency deployment readiness exercises to develop scenarios and concepts that integrate strategic, operational, and tactical levels of experience.

- Possess knowledge of implementing and employing Air Force and joint deception plans while conducting training and real world operations.

- Possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

- Possess the ability to pass command psychological screening, CI polygraph, and urinalysis testing.

- Possess the ability to work flexible hours when required by ongoing operations.

- Possess the ability to physically participate in training and operational support.

- Possess the ability to perform duties under austere conditions during exercise and real-world deployments.

Desired:

- Direct experience supporting real world OPE/AFO within a special mission unit.
5.Special Operations Forces (SOF) Science, Technology, and Requirements Expert
Operations


Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a Special Operations Forces (SOF) Science, Technology, and Requirements Expert to serve in an Air Force Special Tactics Unit as the representative for Group requirements process including the Science and Technology program. The Science, Technology, and Requirements Expert may be required to travel on a TDY basis in support of training and real-world operations.

The Science, Technology, and Requirements Expert will:
- Routinely conduct requirements research and analysis, assist the Government with identifying new requirements, document and draft operational needs and capability-based requirements including: Initial Capabilities Documents (ICD), Capabilities Description Documents (CDD), and Capability Production Documents (CPD).
- Assist in the Unit requirements process, and serve as the individual responsible for reception, staffing, and refinement of Unit Operational Needs Worksheets (ONWs).
- Assist in the creation and maintaining of, and updates to the Consolidated Operational Need List (CONL).
- Assist in the coordination for and assist in the execution of CONL review and prioritization at all levels of the Unit.
- At the direction of the government, conduct all collecting documenting, formatting, and responding to S&T gap and requirements calls and requests.
- Assist with the direction and management of all aspects of the Unit Science and Technology (S&T) program.
- Establish, maintain, and cultivate partnerships and relationships with National, Defense, Service, Interagency, and other specified laboratories.
- Conduct analysis, and identify and document new S&T gaps and requirements.
- Serve as the Unit S&T SME at all Group, HQ, and other S&T working groups as directed by the government.
- Assist with detailed analysis and planning, organizing, and independently conducting analytical studies developing and defending courses of action participating and briefing General Officer and Group Commander Meetings, and working groups.
- Assist in the development of complex plans, policies, and test and evaluation efforts.
- Formulate complex strategies and future concepts for Unit research, development, test, and development efforts.
- Support coordination and consensus building with other U.S. Government agencies.
- Routinely apply a thorough knowledge of diverse special mission forces, missions, and capabilities.
Experience and Education:

Required - Applicants must:
- Possess expert knowledge of the DOD, USSOCOM, and Joint SOF requirements processes, including Joint Capabilities Identification System (JCIDS) and the documentation, ICDs, CDD, CPD, and Joint Urgent Operational Needs (JUONS) documents.
- Have the ability to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. (Resume must show that proposed employee currently holds a TS clearance with previous access to SCI level of information) with eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP).
- Possess expert knowledge developing, drafting, and coordinating requirements documents.
- Possess expert knowledge of DOD, USSOCOM, and Joint SOF science and technology processes, organization, mission, and relationships.
- Possess knowledge of DOD, USSOCOM, Joint SOF, and Interagency technology working groups.
- Possess detailed knowledge of national policies and doctrine concerning special mission unit operations in order to develop and coordinate requirements, science and technology plans, and strategy for the Command.
- Possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Possess the ability to pass command psychological screening, CI polygraph, and urinalysis testing.
- Possess the ability to work flexible hours when required by ongoing operations.
- Possess the ability to physically participate in training and operational support.
- Possess the ability to perform duties under austere conditions during exercise and real-world deployments.
- Possess the ability to independently conduct research, compile, interpret, and analyze a variety of practical and technical data from a wide range of sources, draw conclusions, and devise practical recommendations for action.

6.Special Operations Intelligence Specialist
Intelligence

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking Special Operations Forces (SOF) Intelligence Specialists to support Air Force Special Tactics Unit Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE) and Advanced Force Operations (AFO) Intelligence requirements. These Intelligence Specialists will have a knowledge of world affairs and focus on world hotspots. They will assist the Government in developing and compiling OPB survey lists, imagery support, radar capabilities, and clandestine objectives. The Intelligence Specialists may be required to travel on a TDY basis to austere locations in support of training and real-world operations.

The Intelligence Specialists will:

- Be knowledgeable of a wide range of technologies/techniques applicable to assigned tasks.

- Perform duties in various levels of compartmented security, each with separate policies and procedures.

- Assist with planning organizing, and conducting analytical studies.

- Support decisions and actions taken, which are made more difficult by changing international or interagency roles, complex relationships, controversial issues, and national priority missions.
Experience and Education:

Required - Applicants must:

- Possess comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices to include the intelligence community missions, functions, and capabilities as demonstrated through a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Intel analyst.

- Possess knowledge of all intelligence disciplines (HUMINT, SIGINT, IMINT, MASINT) and special operations intelligence activities and programs.

- Have the ability to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. (Resume must show that proposed employee currently holds a TS clearance with previous access to SCI level of information) with eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP).

- Possess knowledge of intelligence principles and concepts sufficient to monitor and evaluate contingency plans and training.

- Possess the ability to respond to policy questions for intelligence as prescribed in applicable regulations and guidance.

- Possess knowledge of special operations, tactics, techniques, and procedures.

- Possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

- Possess the ability to pass command psychological screening, CI polygraph, and urinalysis testing.

- Possess the ability to work flexible hours when required by ongoing operations.

- Possess the ability to physically participate in training and operational support.

- Possess the ability to perform duties under austere conditions during exercise and real-world deployments.

Desired:

- Possess knowledge of the various intelligence data systems to include Special Operations Command Research Analysis and Threat Evaluation System (SOCRATES) and Special Operations Intelligence System (SOIS).

- Direct experience conducting real world OPE/AFO within a special mission unit.

- Possess the ability to independently conduct research compile, interpret, and analyze a variety of practical and technical data from a wide range of sources, draw conclusions, and devise practical recommendations for action.

- Possess practical targeting experience in support of deployed special mission units.
7.Special Tactics Commodity Acquisition System Manager
Logistics

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking Special Tactics Commodity Acquisition System Managers to serve in an Air Force Special Tactics Unit as acquisition SMEs responsible for assisting in researching, analyzing, identifying, developing, coordinating, and documenting capability-based operational requirements.

The Special Tactics Commodity Acquisition System Manager will:

- Assist in ensuring cost, schedule, and performance are within scope and tolerance of the specified project.

- Maintain awareness of numbers, location, and cost of commodity area equipment and systems.

- Continually conduct market analysis and look for cutting edge COTS, GOTS, and developmental efforts applicable to the assigned commodity area.

- Participate in the research. planning, development, and testing of equipment in preparation for acquisition and operational fielding.

- Assist in developing, identifying, defining, and resolving a wide variety of complex technical and management issues related to major aspects of war, mobilization, and contingency plans, as well as core comprehension of Acquisition, Systems Engineering, and Development and Operational Test and evaluation efforts.

- Support high level analytical evaluations of operational tasking to determine the most productive use of resources.

- Support decisions regarding what must be done, which are complicated by extreme diversity in the programs and activities of supporting organizations, volatility of customer requirements, changing priorities or goals, and conflicting or inadequate policies, regulations, and/or guidelines.

- Consider impact of actions taken on the total effort, must weigh all factors involved to recommend trade-offs, and must analyze the interrelationships of widely diverse programs required to achieve overall objectives and goals.

- Assist in managing programs for acquisition of complex and highly technical items and devices both in a classified and unclassified environment.

- Apply sound fiscal and program management principles to constantly changing funding levels and directives, which impact upon program or project milestone decision authorities.

- Support assessments of programmatic uncertainties (risk) due to possible cost escalation, life cycle management beyond budgeted levels, technological, and safety issues.
Experience and Education:

Required - Applicants must:

- Possess advanced knowledge and at least 5 years of experience in Special Tactics, Joint, and Special Operations Forces operations, employment scenarios, tactics, techniques, and procedures.

- Have the ability to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. (Resume must show that proposed employee currently holds a TS clearance with previous access to SCI level of information) with eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP).

- Possess knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of tactical combat, survival, and support systems and procedures for use of such equipment and systems during major operations such as contingency, military operations other than war, mobilization, and deployment.

- Possess knowledge of organization program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events.

- Possess knowledge of the relationship of the various Special Operations Forces (SOF) entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.

- Possess knowledge of DOD acquisition policies and directives, as well as implementing procedures and practices by USSOCOM and AFSOC and tailoring conventional integrated logistics procedures to support unconventional, innovative acquisition projects.

- Possess knowledge of USSOCOM requirements generation process in preparation for Program Objective Memorandum (POM), strategic planning process, Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP), and DOD/USSOCOM acquisition directives.

- Possess the ability to plan, organize, and develop studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations where the proposals involve substantial resources and may require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.

- Possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

- Possess the ability to pass command psychological screening, CI polygraph, and urinalysis testing.

Desired:

- Extensive special operations experience, including first-hand experience involving special operations unit activities.

- Possess the ability to work flexible hours when required by ongoing operations.

- Possess the ability to physically participate in training and operational support.

- Possess the ability to perform duties under austere conditions during exercise and real-world deployments.
8.Training and Special Project Expert
Training

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking Special Operations Forces (SOF) Training and Special Project (TSP) Experts to provide an Air Force Special Tactics Unit with Subject Matter Expertise in Course of Action (COA) and Concept of Operations (CONOP) development and subsequent training and operations on a global scale. This position requires in depth knowledge of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) associated with Advanced Force Operations (AFO) and Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE). The TSP Experts may be required to travel on a TDY basis to austere locations in support of training and real-world operations.

The Training and Special Project Experts will:

- Assist in the planning, development and oversight of training/exercise programs which further refine and develop TTPs for operational employment.

- Work with interagency working groups, National agencies, DOD agencies, U.S. Intelligence agencies, and other Commands.

- Work as a team builder to foster consistent interpretation among operations personnel, associated agencies, and directorates, of pertinent plans, policy, and exercises.

- Serve as a SME to higher headquarters.

- Be knowledgeable of a wide range of technologies/techniques applicable to the assigned tasks.

- Perform duties in various levels of compartmented security, each with separate policies and procedures.

- Support decisions made and actions taken, which are made more difficult by changing international or interagency roles, complex relationships, controversial issues, and national priority missions.

- Participate in liaison and planning with governmental agencies and joint commands to advance the development of AFO/OPE training programs and exercises to delineate technical requirements, and to enhance interoperability.
Experience and Education:

Required - Applicants must:

- Possess at least 5 years of Special Operations experience, including first-hand experience involving special mission unit activities.

- Have the ability to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. (Resume must show that proposed employee currently holds a TS clearance with previous access to SCI level of information) with eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP).

- Possess expert knowledge of CDO, OPE, and AFO training and training management to include exercise planning and execution while working as an OPE/AFO operator or staff officer.

- Possess detailed knowledge of national policies and doctrine concerning special operations unit operations as they relate to the planning, management, and execution of training and joint level exercises.

- Possess expert knowledge of mission, organization, and interrelationships of DOD, joint staff, and interagency working groups.

- Possess knowledge and expertise with JCS exercises, special mission unit exercises, and emergency deployment readiness exercises to develop scenarios, concepts that integrate strategic, operational, and tactical levels of participation.

- Possess knowledge of implementing and employing Air Force joint deception plans while conducting training and real world missions.

- Possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

- Possess the ability to pass command psychological screening, CI polygraph, and urinalysis testing.

- Possess the ability to work flexible hours when required by ongoing operations.

- Possess the ability to physically participate in training and operational support.

- Possess the ability to perform duties under austere conditions during exercise and real-world deployments.

Desired:

- SME level knowledge in sensitive Special Tactics support and employment mission requirements, including (but not limited to) assault zone survey, weather collection, and time sensitive targeting in support of command objectives within the OPE and AFO environments.

- Direct experience conducting real world OPE/AFO within a special mission unit.

- Possess the ability to independently research, compile, interpret, and analyze a variety of practical and technical data from a wide range of sources draw conclusions and devise practical recommendations for action.
Amy McGovern
TigerSwan, Inc.
"Solutions to Uncertainty"
Office: (919) 267-2510

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