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Senior Air Defense Officer (SADO)

Global Consulting International

Hurlburt Field, FLFull-time$105–113K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$105–113K/yr
Location
Hurlburt Field, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Global Consulting International is hiring a Senior Air Defense Officer (SADO). The Senior Air Defense Officer (SADO) will translate military experience and skills into a full-time government contract position. This role requires in-depth understanding of integrated air and missile defense doctrine and TTPs, as well as familiarity with various command and control functions. The SADO will manage theater C2 assets and defense operations, coordinating with multiple agencies to support training audience requirements and exercise execution.

Key focus areas include Manage theater C2 assets and theater defense operations, Coordinate with WOCs, Air Battle Managers, BCD, TMDO, ADA liaison, SOLE, NALE, MARLE personnel, Space and ISR representatives, and Replicate full scope of defensive team responsibilities for AOC RC events.

Successful candidates bring Secret Clearance, Bachelor's Degree, and 3 Years Minimum Experience. Important skills include AADC Duties And Functions, AAMDC Capabilities And Functions, CCO Duties And Functions, SODO Duties And Functions, Dynamic Targeting Cell Duties And Functions, and Subordinate Duty Officers Duties And Functions. Preferred (not required): Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro, Integrated Air And Missile Defense Doctrine And TTPs, and AOC SADO Team Duties And Responsibilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeAdobe ProIntegrated Air and Missile Defense Doctrine and TTPsAADC Duties and FunctionsAAMDC Capabilities and FunctionsAOC SADO Team Duties and ResponsibilitiesR/SADC DutiesCCO Duties and FunctionsSODO Duties and FunctionsDynamic Targeting Cell Duties and FunctionsSubordinate Duty Officers Duties and FunctionsArea Air Defense PlanCritical Asset and Defended Asset Lists DevelopmentDoctrinal AOC Defensive Operations Cell ProcessesTheater Air and Missile Defense ExecutionTheater C2 Assets ManagementTheater Defense Operations ManagementCoordination With WOCsCoordination With Air Battle ManagersCoordination With BCDCoordination With TMDOCoordination With ADA LiaisonCoordination With SOLECoordination With NALECoordination With MARLE PersonnelCoordination With Space RepresentativesCoordination With ISR RepresentativesTraining Audience Requirements SupportExercise Execution SupportAir Defense Status RecommendationsTheater Ballistic Missile Warning and Response OversightSubordinate C2 Agencies Communication/CoordinationRADC Communication/CoordinationSADC Communication/CoordinationAir Defense Command and Control Net Control AuthorityEnemy Air/Ground Threat Situational AwarenessFighter and Air Defense Missile Assets AssessmentAir Defense Resources CoordinationTactical C2 Elements Coordination

Qualifications

Secret ClearanceBachelor's DegreeNAF-Level Experience3 Years Minimum Experience3 Years AOC SADO, SADO Mentor or Instructor Experience3 Years R/SADC Level Team Leader ExperienceMaster's DegreeAFFOR Staff ExperienceMAJCOM Staff Experience

Full job description

Senior Air Defense Officer (SADO)

Full Time, government contract position. This is the perfect opportunity to translate military experience and skills. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply!

Full Benefits Package Available

  • Salary: $105,000 – $113,000

Clearance:Secret required at hiring with ability to obtain Top Secret

Education:Bachelor’s degree required, but Master’s is preferred

Experience:NAF-level experience is required, and AFFOR, MAJCOM Staff experience is desired.

3 years minimum, broken down as follows:

  • 3 years as AOC SADO, SADO Mentor or Instructor (M)

  • 3 Years R/SADC level team leader (E-3, NORAD, CRC, service equivalent OR A/A aircraft commander flight lead with DCA experience).

Computer Experience:Ability to use Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro are both required.

Knowledge:

The SME must have in-depth understanding of the following:

  • Current Integrated Air and Missile Defense doctrine and TTPs

  • An understanding of the duties and functions of the AADC in theater warfare

  • A familiarity with the capabilities and functions of the AAMDC

  • An understanding of current AOC SADO team duties and responsibilities as well as R/SADC duties

  • Familiarity with the duties and functions of the CCO, SODO, Dynamic Targeting Cell and subordinate duty officers

  • Understanding of the Area Air Defense Plan, form, functions and planning methodology with emphasis on the development of Critical Asset and Defended Asset lists.

Description:

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • The SME must know the details of doctrinal AOC defensive operations cell processes and is the AADC’s representative charged with executing theater air and missile defense if required in the exercise. The SME manages all theater C2 assets, with some exceptions, and theater defense operations. The SME will coordinate with WOCs, Air Battle Managers, BCD, TMDO, ADA liaison, SOLE, NALE and MARLE personnel, Space and ISR representatives if present or represented in the exercise. For most AOC RC events, the SME is the only defensive team member and may be required to replicate the full scope of defensive team responsibilities. The SME will work closely with the air, space, and cyber “fly out” replication cell or other white force members to accurately and effectively support training audience requirements and exercise execution. Will address the following as required by training audience needs and replication/white cell participation by external or internal audiences.

  • Recommend changes in the air defense status, in coordination with the Theater Missile Defense Officer (TMDO) and the BCD, to the training audience.

  • Will coordinate with the TMDO in overseeing the execution/notification of theater ballistic missile warning and response.

  • Ensures communications/coordination is maintained with subordinate C2 agencies, RADC and SADC.

  • Overall control authority for the Air Defense Command and Control Net (ADCCN).

  • Maintain situational awareness of the enemy air/ground threat. Assess available fighter and air defense missile assets, and coordinate as necessary to obtain sufficient air defense resources.

  • Coordinate with tactical C2 elements (Control and Reporting Center (CRC), Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS), E-2, Tactical Air Operations Center (TAOC), Aegis Cruiser (Red Crown) to obtain optimum radio and radar coverage and CAP coverage.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. GCI gives preferential treatment to veterans.

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