ACES Group, LLC
DoD Tactical Communication and Policy Expert
ACES Group, LLC, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
DoD Tactical Communication and Policy Expert
ACES Group, LLC is seeking a Policy and Strategy Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the DoW CIO. This hybrid role requires ACTIVE TS/SCI clearance on a 5‑year contract starting immediately at 4800 Mark Center Dr., Alexandria, VA, and provides high‑level expertise in shaping policy, setting strategic direction, designing architectures, and contributing to systems engineering for communications and information network programs.
Structure
Work Location: Hybrid on‑site at 4800 Mark Center Dr., Alexandria, VA 22350
Start Date: Immediately
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise and develop policies, strategies, roadmaps, and standards to ensure interoperability of DoW tactical communications systems with U.S. partners and allied nations.
Draft and deliver recommendations, reports, and briefing materials that guide and inform DoW CIO C3 positions, decisions, and activities.
Offer subject matter expertise on current and future force communications architectures, systems, and policies across air, ground, and maritime domains, including contingency communications.
Support the development of joint concepts and integrated architectural solutions to address validated warfighting capability gaps.
Assist with DoW communications and IT policy initiatives, leveraging knowledge of JCIDS, DAS, PPBE, and formal DoW decision‑making processes.
Contribute to partnered initiatives between the DoW CIO and the Department of Homeland Security, including Defense Support to Civilian Authorities, FirstNet, Emergency Preparedness, and Land Mobile Radio modernization efforts.
Organize and participate in enterprise governance forums, working groups, and capability boards, providing technical and policy analysis to advance CIO objectives.
Coordinate and draft DoW CIO positions on Service‑specific and enterprise‑level issues, ensuring alignment with broader DoW strategies.
Prepare and deliver high‑quality briefings and materials for senior leadership to support decisions, governance, and congressional engagements.
Maintain situational awareness of tactical communications technologies and industry trends to inform CIO strategies and modernization efforts.
Qualifications
Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Education/Experience: Master's degree in a related field with 15 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree with 17 years of relevant experience
Technical: Strong DoW Senior Staffing experience required; experience supporting Headquarters, Joint Staff, Service Staff Officer, or Senior Leadership; familiarity with Tactical Communications vendors and technologies (SATURN, HQ, SINCGAR, HF, Link‑16, BFT, WREN, etc.); proficiency in briefing and organizational skills, including experience with DoW issuances, strategy, or related enterprise documents.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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Structure
Work Location: Hybrid on‑site at 4800 Mark Center Dr., Alexandria, VA 22350
Start Date: Immediately
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise and develop policies, strategies, roadmaps, and standards to ensure interoperability of DoW tactical communications systems with U.S. partners and allied nations.
Draft and deliver recommendations, reports, and briefing materials that guide and inform DoW CIO C3 positions, decisions, and activities.
Offer subject matter expertise on current and future force communications architectures, systems, and policies across air, ground, and maritime domains, including contingency communications.
Support the development of joint concepts and integrated architectural solutions to address validated warfighting capability gaps.
Assist with DoW communications and IT policy initiatives, leveraging knowledge of JCIDS, DAS, PPBE, and formal DoW decision‑making processes.
Contribute to partnered initiatives between the DoW CIO and the Department of Homeland Security, including Defense Support to Civilian Authorities, FirstNet, Emergency Preparedness, and Land Mobile Radio modernization efforts.
Organize and participate in enterprise governance forums, working groups, and capability boards, providing technical and policy analysis to advance CIO objectives.
Coordinate and draft DoW CIO positions on Service‑specific and enterprise‑level issues, ensuring alignment with broader DoW strategies.
Prepare and deliver high‑quality briefings and materials for senior leadership to support decisions, governance, and congressional engagements.
Maintain situational awareness of tactical communications technologies and industry trends to inform CIO strategies and modernization efforts.
Qualifications
Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Education/Experience: Master's degree in a related field with 15 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree with 17 years of relevant experience
Technical: Strong DoW Senior Staffing experience required; experience supporting Headquarters, Joint Staff, Service Staff Officer, or Senior Leadership; familiarity with Tactical Communications vendors and technologies (SATURN, HQ, SINCGAR, HF, Link‑16, BFT, WREN, etc.); proficiency in briefing and organizational skills, including experience with DoW issuances, strategy, or related enterprise documents.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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