Concept of Operations

Description

About Us: 

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Position Summary 

The CONOPS, Support will provide subject matter expertise in Navy Concepts, CONOPS, doctrine, and system-level requirements development. This role supports the creation, analysis, and validation of multiple CONOPS, doctrine, and tactics documents, while assisting with parallel development efforts. The support member will apply expertise in Information Warfare, experimentation, and exercises to ensure alignment with operational objectives and organizational standards throughout the CONOPS and doctrine development lifecycle. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) in all aspects of Navy Concepts, CONOPS, doctrine, and system-level requirements development. 
• Support the simultaneous development of up to two Fleet CONOPS, doctrine, or tactics documents, while assisting in up to four parallel efforts developing similar materials. 
• Develop CONOPS, doctrine, and tactics documents as directed by NIWDC, ensuring alignment with operational needs and organizational objectives. 
• Establish and document system-level requirements that support operational and strategic objectives. 
• Analyze existing conceptual designs, planning documents, and white papers to assess relevance, accuracy, and completeness. 
• Evaluate and validate content of CONOPS, doctrine, and tactics documents to ensure quality and compliance with Navy standards. 
• Apply expertise in Navy experimentation, exercises, and Information Warfare capabilities to support development and review processes. 
• Leverage mission area knowledge and organizational, planning, and communication skills to support all stages of the CONOPS and doctrine development lifecycle. 

Requirements

Required Qualifications 

• Experience: Five years of total experience in Fleet CONOPS, NWOTs, doctrine, Fleet experimentation, and exercises with at least one year of experience in the last four years. 
• Five years of experience in Fleet CONOPS, NWOTs, doctrine, Fleet experimentation, and exercises  
• Strong knowledge and understanding of USFF/CPF Instruction 3900.1D; Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) Program, OPNAVINST 5420.106A; Navy Doctrine Development Policy, COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 5401.1C; Fleet Concept of Operations Development, and NTRP 1-01; The Navy Warfare Library User Manual.  
• Great communication skills (oral and written) - skills in using Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Edge, and SharePoint 
• Ability to coordinate at the mid-grade level and develop Flag-level products 
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Systems Engineering, Intelligence Studies, or related field (or equivalent experience). 
• Prior experience in Electronic Warfare, EMSO, SIGINT, or Information Warfare planning. 
• Familiarity with DoDAF (Department of Defense Architecture Framework) views and operational architecture products. 
• Experience supporting acquisition programs, requirements development, or T&E events. 
• Familiarity with JADC2, Fleet Forces Command processes, or other Navy operational planning constructs. 

Work Location & Conditions 

• Location: Norfolk, VA (on-site with potential hybrid schedule depending on contract). 
• Environment: Classified work environment; ability to work in SCIF settings. 
• Travel: Occasional travel (<10%) to fleet sites, exercises, or headquarters for stakeholder meetings. 

Benefits:
We offer highly competitive salaries and full healthcare benefits. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:
eSimplicity is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.