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Surface Operations Planner - USNAVSOUTHat SMX(View all jobs) (https://www.smxtech.com/careers/)

Jacksonville, FL

SMX is seeking a Senior USNAVSOUTH Surface Operations Planner to support our customer located at Mayport Naval Station, Florida. The qualified candidate will be responsible for interfacing directly with the Government customer at their onsite facility. Candidate will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise on unmanned systems supporting future operational missions, leveraging analysis and programmatic expertise in executing contracting actions with subcontractors, supporting command operations logistics, implementing plans, programs, policies, and procedures during deliberate planning phases.

The ideal candidate must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, perform as a self-starter able to timely and efficiently manage multiple tasks, make decisions in ambiguous conditions, while meeting provided deadlines with minimal supervision.

This position requires a DoD Secret upgradable to TS/SCI security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop plans for Government implementation to shape the environment to achieve customer objectives and support affiliated component units, government organizations, and partner nation missions in the SOUTHCOM AOR

• Demonstrate and share gained experience with working groups, by identifying areas for future implementation of current and arising innovative uncrewed vehicles and technologies, with the final intent of maximizing autonomous operations in support of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)

• Interface with Government customer and execute logistics planning and contracting actions with subcontractors in support of technical testing, exercises, and operational activities within the SOUTHCOM AOR

• Coordinate Unmanned Systems (UxS) operations in conjunction with USNAVSOUTH/FOURTHFLT cross-functional teams to ensure Hybrid Fleet alignment with the commander’s intent

• Continuously monitor current situation and report any changes to the execution of assigned orders by UxS

• Coordinate with Current Operations, Future Operations, and Future Plans to plan for potential operations involving UxS

• Serve as UxS subject matter expert (SME) in Operational Planning Teams (OPT) to identify operational objectives, develop reporting requirements and integrate onto watch floor.

• This position requires 20% travel

Required Skills & Experience

• Required clearance: Secret

• Bachelor’s degree

• Proven experience in providing strategic advice, technical guidance, analysis and recommendations for surface and uncrewed vehicle mission and program challenges

• 6+ years of experience in logistics in support of the US government

• 2+ years of experience supporting Navy or military planning and operations at the operational, service, fleet, or COCOM level

• Prior Maritime Operations Center (MOC) experience or equivalent

• Ability to communicate effectively with Senior Officers and leadership at all levels

• Proficient with Microsoft 365

• Ability to speak and brief complex operations to a wide audience and senior leaders

Desired Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of water space management

• Maritime Staff Operators Course (MSOC) or equivalent military operations planning course

• Knowledge of the six-step Navy planning process (NPP) or equivalent

• Completion of Military/JPME I or equivalent

• Bilingual in Spanish and English

• Familiarity with Military/Contractor Operations

• Understanding of Navigation Rules and Regulations and COLREGs

• Understanding of UN Convention on Law of the Sea

• Experience with Anti-surface/Anti-Submarine, Amphibious, Integrated Air and Missile Defense, or Mine Warfare Tactics

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At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans.

Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation.