Explosive Ordnance Disposal - Technical Lead

Dynamis is seeking an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technical Lead to support a government client. The lead is a key position responsible for overseeing and managing technical aspects of explosive ordnance disposal operations within nuclear surety exercises. This role involves planning, executing, and evaluating EOD-focused exercises and technical exchanges, ensuring alignment with the Department of Defense (DoD) and interagency protocols.

Location: Primarily at the contractor’s site, with potential travel to various domestic and international locations as required.

Responsibilities:

• Exercise Planning and Management:
  • Develop and manage exercise plans, including timelines and milestone charts for nuclear surety exercises.
  • Coordinate with host nation and US planners to produce comprehensive exercise planning documents.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Provide subject matter expertise in EOD operations, focusing on nuclear weapon accident/incident response.
  • Lead the development of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for EOD operations in collaboration with interagency partners
• Training and Support:
  • Develop and conduct exercise-specific training for controllers and players.
  • Ensure the integration of EOD operations within the broader exercise framework, including interoperability with interagency and international partners
• Exercise Execution and Evaluation:
  • Manage the execution of EOD operations during exercises, ensuring objectives are met with minimal corrections.
  • Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data on player activities and produce After Action Reports (AAR).
• Communication and Coordination:
  • Facilitate effective communication between exercise participants, including the use of specialized communication systems.
  • Coordinate with the Tactical Operations Center (TOC) to ensure real-time tracking of exercise participants and equipment.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
  • Implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen
• A minimum of a DoD Secret Clearance is required, with the potential need for higher security clearances depending on specific exercise requirements.
• Extensive experience in explosive ordnance disposal operations, particularly in nuclear incident response.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with interagency and international partners.
• Familiarity with DoD directives and guidelines related to nuclear surety and EOD operations.
• Ability to manage complex projects and lead technical teams in high-stakes environments.

Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as necessary to support exercise planning and execution.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Successful planning and execution of EOD operations within nuclear surety exercises.
• Consistent delivery of high-quality training and exercise materials.
• Effective coordination and communication across all exercise participants and stakeholders