Description

SAIC is seeking a Project Manager of Database Visualization and Operational Communications that possesses an in-depth understanding of Army operational concepts, Military Decision Making Process, and Army Mobilization Operations, responsible for the development and maintenance of a Mobilization Common Operating Picture (MCOP) in support of the United States First Army Headquarters at Rock Island Arsenal, IL.

Job Duties:

• Receives and implements guidance from the First Army Chief of Operations to develop concepts that enhance the First Army Common Operating Picture (COP).

o Provides weekly and monthly project updates to the Chief of Operations.

o Serves as the Knowledge Manager (KM) for the G33 Operations Division.

o Coordinate with system operators and database managers within the Operations Division.

o Supervise developers in the construction of products and analytical tools and displays.

• Executes database management for the Operations Division and subordinate sections comprised of the Current Operations Branch, Readiness Branch, Mobilization Branch, Force Protection Branch, and First Army Operations Center. Coordinates with branch leads for COP design requirements and user input and translates this information to the developers to produce functional visualization, reports, and databases.

• Operations Division lead on Vantage Mobilization COP development, a Palantir Foundry based web application, designed to optimize readiness, training, and logistics efficiency while providing analytic visualization to promote data-driven decision making across First Army and the mobilization enterprise.

• First Army project lead for Global Force Information Management (GFIM) design, user story development, and user acceptance testing.

o Attends multiple weekly and monthly Department of the Army led GFIM Operational Planning Team (OPT) meetings providing input from First Army on GFIM development.

o Ensures tasks relating to GFIM directed by Forces Command (FORSCOM) are executed to standard and within deadlines.

o Organizes and leads First Army working groups as required to meet GFIM objectives.

• Produce First Army Operations Orders related to COP development concepts and tasks (particularly with respect to Vantage and GFIM COP development).

• Participate Working Groups and/or OPTs with the Enterprise to enhance the collaboration of stakeholders toward shared goals.

• Builds relationships and coordinates with adjacent First Army Directorates, Divisions, and branches in the execution of stated duties.

• Builds relationships and coordinates with First Army subordinate Divisions and Brigades, as well as Army Mobilization Enterprise Partners including FORSCOM, USARC, ARNG, IMCOM, ASC, NETCOM, ARMEDCOM, and SDDC in the execution of stated duties.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and (6) six years of relevant experience; 4 years of additional experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Security Clearance:

• Must have the ability to obtain a SECRET Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience leading teams, managing resources, and overseeing the day-to-day tasks.

• 4+ years of operational experience in US Army Brigade or higher senior staff positions (preferably Division or Corps level G3 or G4 Operations Divisions).

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Reserve Component mobilization.

• Extensive experience with Office 365 applications and Teams collaboration to include PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Experience with other MS applications such as Power Automate, Power BI, and Visio is a plus.

• Requires understanding of Information Technology (IT) to include basic business applications and relational database concepts.

• Expert knowledge in and ability to manage complex databases.

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with the Microsoft SharePoint 2016/2019 to include site administration, creating custom content, managing permissions, creating workflows, and configuring web parts.

• Familiarity DOD and DA systems such as Department of the Army MOBCOP suite of applications, Army Synchronization Tool (AST), Joint Capabilities Requirements Manager (JCRM), Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), Force Management System (FMS), and Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS).

• Working knowledge of Army Vantage platform or willingness to learn.

• Familiarity with Agile software development methodology.

• Willingness to learn new skillsets that support COP development.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2411677

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