Operations Officer

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In short

Saab, Inc. is looking for an experienced Operations Officer in Camp Pendleton to lead MCTIS exercise support for the USMC. The role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering all training instrumentation system exercises, managing support teams, budgets, and serving as the primary USMC point of contact. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or Master's with 6+ years, an active Secret security clearance, and USMC experience.

Responsibilities

Instruct units on Saab MCTIS equipment capabilities.
Coordinate with training units before and during deployment for MCTIS utilization.
Lead MCTIS support teams (System Analysts, Field Service Engineers, Field Service Representatives) for exercise support activities.
Directly support Service Level Training Exercises twice annually.
Manage the Contract Regional Operations Warehouse (CROW) exercise support personnel.
Manage the exercise budget for all training related to the assigned site.
Serve as the primary USMC point of contact for planning, preparing, and executing training activities utilizing MCTIS resources.
Advise USMC staff and Exercise Force on MCTIS system utilization.
Create Exercise Coordinating Instructions for Saab support staff.
Work with the MCTIS Lead System Analyst to ensure the final AAR is prepared to Saab/USMC standards.
Produce a Post Exercise Report for each training event and a Monthly MCTIS Training Utilization Report.
Develop briefings detailing personnel required for exercises.
Identify personnel to surge to other locations in support of MCTIS exercises.
Ensure all support delivery adheres to Federal, State, and Local Health & Safety requirements.
Ensure all personnel are properly trained for their roles.
Schedule and conduct continuation training and education for CROW staff.
Travel approximately 25% annually, with domestic and potential international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must hold an active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance or higher.
Former U.S. military service member with USMC experience.
In-depth understanding of USMC Combined Arms Doctrine, including Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) pertaining to SLTEs through Co-level training activities.
Thorough understanding of exercise design and development for large-scale exercises.
Experience with scheduling, detailed planning, and human and asset allocation.
Experience briefing senior civilian and military officers.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Desired Qualifications

Experience as a Battalion Operations Officer or Operations Chief.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Wellness and employee assistance resources
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Professional growth opportunities
Competitive wages
Work-life balance
Business casual atmosphere

Skills

MCTISSecurity ClearanceUSMCCombined Arms DoctrineBudget ManagementLogisticsTrainingPlanningCoordinationStaff Management

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