Capabilities Planner (Future Concepts)/ Task Lead - Spathe Systems

Spathe is currently searching for a Capabilities Planner (Future Concepts)/Task Lead to join our team in the Tampa, FL area.

Spathe Systems is a rapidly growing SOF led, 8(a) defense contractor headquartered in Tampa, FL with offices in Fayetteville, NC and strategic partner locations in Virginia Beach and Coronado. As a small business with a tight knit family feel, Spathe empowers its employees to solve problems and make decisions.

Capabilities Planner:

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of all assigned projects and ensure fully capable support functions are executed
• Oversee and perform the day-to-day management and administration of project tasks
• Perform as senior technical advisor and manager for the development of Special Operations Forces (SOF) and Joint Concepts and capability requirement documents.
• Conduct capability-based assessments during the development of SOF and Joint Concepts and capability requirement documents
• Develop SOF and Joint Concepts, support/attend conferences, symposiums, and forums, and develop capability requirement documents
• Apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to designated project activities to meet task requirements.
• Support the development of strategic guidance with the Joint Staff
• Support the development of capability-based assessments with SOF Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L)
• Support USSOCOM in the development of the SOF vision and strategy
• Participate in FPS-related forums, working groups, external assemblies (e.g., Conferences, technology shows, etc.)
• Provide SOF mission analytical support to the members of cross-functional teams, working groups, operational planning teams, and other efforts as directed, including those hosted by organizations external to the headquarters (Joint Staff, components, GCCs, etc.)
• Provide analysis to identify solutions and areas for further study to address capability gaps
• Prepare briefs, information papers, and presentations as required utilizing Microsoft Office family of products (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Access)
• Develop and maintain an electronic resource, to include key points of contact, to be used for mission continuity that may be accessed by all stakeholders

Task Lead:

• Interact consistently with senior military leadership
• Execute day-to-day management and administration of project tasks
• Assign support responsibilities and supervise all task efforts
• Utilize, control and redirect contractor workforce as necessary to complete tasks in accordance with scheduled milestones and budgetary constraints
• Perform quality checks on all work products and interact continually with Government COR and any appointed Technical Representative (TR)
• Discuss concerns, and ensure total product/service satisfaction with the customer
• Develop and maintain an electronic resource, to include key points of contact, to be used for mission continuity that may be accessed by all stakeholders.

Capabilities Planner:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution
  
• 5 years’ total experience in USSOCOM assigned organizations, as military, Government civilian or contractor
  
• 5 years of experience developing and presenting verbal and written products at the general/flag-level command staff
  
• 5 years’ experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g., SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint, Access, Excel etc.)
  
• Previous experience with SAP/STO access is preferred

Task Lead:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution – OR – 10 years of experience conducting Strategic Communication, Project Management, Marketing, and/or Business and Operations Management.
  
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in USSOCOM assigned organizations, as military, Government civilian or contractor.
  
• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing and presenting verbal and written products at the general/flag-level command staff.
  
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g., SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint, Access, Excel etc.).
  
• Prior military experience as a senior (field grade) officer/NCO

Clearance Required:

• TS/SCI

Job Type:

• Full-Time

Work Location:

• One location – MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL

Travel:

• Up to 10% travel during the year.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays per year

Position ID: PJ5CPF01