Senior Offensive Duty Officer (SODO)

ACT1 Federal

Hurlburt Field, FL

On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have progressive AOC experience in offensive operations and operational background in bomber, fighter, or air battle management.

Best fit for

Candidates with progressive AOC experience in offensive roles and a background in air operations
— “Minimum 3 years of progressive AOC experience as a Combat Operations Duty Officer”
Individuals with Falconer Weapon System expertise and AOC operations floor tool proficiency
— “Subject Matter Expert proficiency with the Falconer Weapon System and common tools used on an AOC operations floor”
Candidates with a track record of mentoring or training in offensive operations
— “Minimum 2 years as an Offensive Operations Team Mentor, Offensive Operations White Cell member, or AOC Combat Operations instructor”

Things to consider

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, which may limit eligibility for some candidates.
— “Active TS/SCI clearance required”
The position is contingent upon contract award, which introduces uncertainty in employment stability.
— “***THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***”
This role is based at Hurlburt Field, FL, requiring a commitment to an onsite work arrangement.
— “Remote Type: Onsite”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in coordinating mission-tasking with controlling agencies and duty officers.
— “Coordinate mission-tasking changes with affected duty officers, technicians, controlling agencies and component coordination elements”
Emphasize your ability to replicate SODO and subordinate roles during exercise execution.
— “Replicate SODO and subordinate Combat Operations positions as required during exercise execution”
Demonstrate familiarity with AFTTP 3-3 doctrinal processes for SODO positions.
— “Detailed knowledge of AFTTP 3-3 doctrinal processes for positions falling under the SODO”
Showcase your experience in assessing and adjusting ATO deviations during operations.
— “Assess changes and deviations affecting the ATO, research available options and make required adjustments”
Demonstrate your ability to serve as a liaison during joint exercises and planning conferences.
— “Attend exercise planning conferences as an AOC RC representative and, when tasked, serve as liaison at forward exercise locations”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

successful execution of ATO missions
positive exercise outcomes

Typical background

3+ years of AOC experienceBachelor's degree in a relevant field

Skills & requirements

Required

ATO Mission CoordinationFalconer Weapon SystemAOC Operations ToolsOffensive Operations

Preferred

Aircraft OperationsBomber OperationsFighter OperationsAir Battle Management

Stack & domain

Combat Operations Duty OfficerFDOSEAD DOTCT ChiefInterdiction DOCAS DOSODOCCOOffensive Operations Team MentorOffensive Operations White Cell MemberAOC Combat Operations InstructorFalconer Weapon SystemCommon AOC Operations-floor ToolsAto-assigned AssetsATO ExecutionATO ChangesATO DeviationsATO OptionsATO AdjustmentsATO CoordinationATO MonitoringATO AssessmentATO ResearchATO Mission-tasking ChangesATO Duty OfficersATO TechniciansATO Controlling AgenciesATO Component Coordination ElementsATO AOC PositionsATO SODOATO Subordinate CellsATO AOC RC RepresentativeATO Forward Exercise LocationsATO Falconer Weapon SystemATO Common ToolsATO BomberATO FighterATO Air Battle ManagementATO PilotATO NavigatorATO Air Battle ManagerATO Afttp 3-3 Doctrinal ProcessesATO Subject Matter ExpertATO Comprehensive UnderstandingATO Detailed KnowledgeATO Operational BackgroundATO Weapon Systems EngineeringATO LogisticsATO Space Domain ExpertiseATO Global Defense And SecurityATO Business And Financial ManagementATO Security AssistanceATO Major Defense ArticlesATO Military TrainingATO Arctic SecurityCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkAdaptabilityMilitaryDefenseSecurityOperationsATO

About the role

Original posting from ACT1 Federal via Greenhouse

Position Title: Senior Offensive Duty Officer (SODO)
Location: Hurlburt Field, FL
Category: Contingent
Schedule (FT/PT): Full-Time
Travel Required: 10-20%
Remote Type: Onsite
Clearance required: TS/SCI
Division: Air and Space
Who is ACT1 Federal? ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee-owned company. We’ve served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, as well as military training and arctic security. Join us!
***THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***
Description:
The Senior Offensive Duty Officer (SODO) supports the 505th CTS AOC RC by replicating Combat Operations Division offensive operations and coordinating the effective execution of Air Tasking Order (ATO) missions during joint exercises.
Responsibilities:
Replicate SODO and subordinate Combat Operations positions as required during exercise execution, including CASDO, INTDO, BDO, CSAR, TST, EW/SEAD, tanker and information operations functions.
Ensure timely and effective use of ATO-assigned assets and monitor execution against the ATO.
Assess changes and deviations affecting the ATO, research available options and make required adjustments.
Coordinate mission-tasking changes with affected duty officers, technicians, controlling agencies and component coordination elements.
Maintain awareness of AOC positions interacting with the SODO and subordinate cells.
Attend exercise planning conferences as an AOC RC representative and, when tasked, serve as liaison at forward exercise locations.
Use the Falconer Weapon System and common AOC operations-floor tools to support exercise execution.
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years of progressive AOC experience as a Combat Operations Duty Officer, such as FDO, SEAD DO, TCT Chief, Interdiction DO or CAS DO, culminating as SODO or CCO.
Minimum 2 years as an Offensive Operations Team Mentor, Offensive Operations White Cell member, or AOC Combat Operations instructor.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Operational background in bomber, fighter or air battle management; pilot, navigator or Air Battle Manager experience required.
Detailed knowledge of AFTTP 3-3 doctrinal processes for positions falling under the SODO.
Subject Matter Expert proficiency with the Falconer Weapon System and common tools used on an AOC operations floor.
Comprehensive understanding of AOC positions that interact with the SODO and subordinate cells.
Active TS/SCI clearance required.
Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401K with employer match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Military Leave
Education, Training & Professional Development
Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.
If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

Source: ACT1 Federal careers (Greenhouse)