Data Effects Cell Coordinator

We are seeking a skilled and operationally minded Data Effects Cell (DEC) Coordinator to support U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) Tactical Mission Network (TMN) operations. The DEC Coordinator serves as the central coordinator for all data-related activities within the cell, ensuring that data collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination efforts are synchronized, prioritized, and producing tangible effects in support of USASOC mission requirements.  This position sits at the intersection of data operations, mission support, and organizational coordination — requiring someone who understands both the technical realities of working with complex military datasets and the operational demands of a Special Operations customer. The ideal candidate brings prior military or DoD contracting experience, a working knowledge of SOF data environments, and the ability to translate raw data activities into mission-relevant effects that commanders can act on. environment. Familiarity with the European theatre, and EUCOM/SOCEUR priorities, and the unique political-military dynamics of Eastern Europe (EE) is a distinct advantage.

This position requires an active DoD Top Secret SCI which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts - This position is onsite in Stuttgart, Germany.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Data Effects Cell Coordination

• Serve as the primary coordinator for all Data Effects Cell activities, synchronizing data collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination efforts across cell members and supported units.
• Maintain a current and accurate picture of all active data tasks, RFIs, and data products in work across the cell, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
• Develop and manage the DEC battle rhythm, including recurring meetings, reporting cycles, product delivery schedules, and coordination touchpoints with the supported unit.
• Track the status of all data taskings from receipt through delivery, maintaining accountability for quality, timeliness, and relevance of outputs.
• Identify and resolve coordination bottlenecks, resource conflicts, or prioritization disputes within the cell and escalate unresolved issues to the program or site lead.

RFI Management & Data Product Oversight

• Receive, triage, and assign incoming Requests for Information (RFIs) from supported  units, ensuring each is properly scoped, resourced, and tracked to completion.
• Coordinate with data analysts, subcontractors, and subject matter experts to ensure RFI responses and associated data visualization review (DVR) products meet unit requirements and quality standards.
• Review data products for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with the originating RFI before delivery to the supported unit.
• Maintain an RFI log and product library to track historical requests, avoid duplication of effort, and support trend analysis across supported unit data needs.

Data Synchronization & Integration

• Synchronize data activities across the DEC to ensure outputs from different cell members and subcontractors are integrated, deconflicted, and mutually supporting.
• Coordinate with the program's data strategist, site leads, and TMN technical staff to ensure data workflows and pipelines are aligned with cell priorities and operational requirements.
• Facilitate the integration of multiple data sources — including geospatial, tactical, ISR, and open-source datasets — into cohesive, actionable analytical products.
• Ensure data products and deliverables are formatted and packaged appropriately for the intended audience, whether that is a staff planner, a commander, or a technical analyst.

Supported Unit Liaison

• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact between the Data Effects Cell and the supported USASOC unit staff, building and maintaining strong working relationships at the action officer and staff NCO level.
• Attend supported unit battle rhythm events as required (staff syncs, ISR syncs, planning sessions) to maintain situational awareness of evolving data requirements and emerging priorities.
• Proactively communicate cell capacity, current workload, and product status to the supported unit to manage expectations and prevent last-minute surprises.
• Solicit feedback from the supported unit on data product quality and utility, and incorporate lessons learned into cell processes and standards.

Data Operations Planning & Prioritization

• Assist in the development and maintenance of the TMN Data Strategy by providing ground-level insight into supported unit data demands, recurring gaps, and unmet requirements.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of data-related support to exercises, mission rehearsals, and operational events.
• Prioritize competing data tasks and allocate cell resources in coordination with the program or site lead, balancing immediate unit needs against longer-term data development efforts.
• Identify patterns in RFI volume, topic, and data source usage to inform proactive product development and reduce reactive demand on the cell.

Quality Control & Standards

• Enforce data product quality standards across the cell, ensuring all deliverables are accurate, clearly presented, appropriately classified, and operationally relevant before release.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for DEC coordination processes, RFI management, product review, and data dissemination.
• Conduct after-action reviews (AARs) on significant data tasks and cell performance, documenting lessons learned and driving continuous improvement.
• Ensure all cell activities comply with applicable DoD data policies, classification handling requirements, and USASOC data governance standards.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare and deliver regular status briefings and written reports on cell activities, RFI status, product delivery, and data operations to program leadership and the supported unit.
• Maintain accurate and current documentation of all cell activities, data tasks, and coordination actions in designated tracking systems.
• Draft and coordinate correspondence, product transmittals, and coordination packages on behalf of the DEC as required.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Intelligence Studies, Operations Research, Data Science, or a related field; equivalent military education and experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years of experience in a data operations, intelligence analysis, information management, or mission support coordination role within a DoD or defense contracting environment.
• Prior U.S. military service with experience in an operations, intelligence, or data/information management function strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent tasks, products, or requests in a high-tempo operational environment.
• Familiarity with military RFI processes, intelligence production cycles, or data product development and delivery workflows.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to product quality and on-time delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing military staff and preparing professional-grade written products.
• Proficiency with common productivity and tracking tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, or equivalent collaboration platforms).
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Prior experience supporting USASOC, USSOCOM, or a Special Operations Task Force in an operations, intelligence, or data support role.
• Familiarity with Tactical Mission Network (TMN) architectures, SOF C2 systems, and the data environments that support Special Operations at the tactical edge.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS) and the ability to critically assess the quality of geospatial and analytical data products.
• Background as a military intelligence analyst (35-series), information manager, or operations NCO/officer with exposure to data-intensive staff functions.
• Experience working with or managing subcontractor deliverables in a DoD program environment.
• Familiarity with ISR, GEOINT, SIGINT, or OSINT data types and their application in SOF operational contexts.
• Experience developing or enforcing SOPs, data standards, or quality control processes in an operational setting. Experience with force protection planning and emergency action procedures in an OCONUS environment.
• Proficient in Eastern European language such as (but not limited to): Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, etc.

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