What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Air Defense Officer (SADO) position at ARETUM?
ARETUM, a leader in government contracting focused on technology-enabled mission support, is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Senior Air Defense Officer (SADO) to enhance our team. The SADO will be instrumental in the planning, execution, and oversight of air defense operations, ensuring the protection of critical assets and the overall security of our clients.
Our company is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and unparalleled service to federal clients across diverse sectors such as Next Generation Analytics, Engineering Services, Training Services, IT Systems, Cyber Security, PMO Support, and Financial Consulting. Join ARETUM to contribute to impactful projects and support our mission of providing tailored technology-driven solutions for government operations.
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- Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in air operations, specifically within the Air Operations Center (AOC), managing theater air and missile defense through effective command and contro l
- Coordinate with various defense personnel and agencies, including Air Battle Managers and the Theater Missile Defense Officer (TMDO), to adaptively respond to evolving threat s
- Ensure communication and coordination are maintained across all subordinate command and control facilitie s
- Oversee the execution of theater ballistic missile warnings and responses while assessing enemy threats and optimizing air defense resource s
- Collaborate with tactical elements (e.g., AWACS, CRC) to ensure comprehensive radar coverage and air defense capabilitie s
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- Active Top Secret Clearance is require d
- Bachelor's degree necessary; Master's degree preferre d
- Must have substantial experience at the NAF level, with AFFOR or MAJCOM Staff experience desire d
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 3 years in AOC positions such as Combat Operations Duty Officer or similar roles culminating as SODO or CC O
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Offensive Operations Team Mentor or in an AOC Combat Ops Instructor rol e
- Experience working with AOD, ATO, ACO, and SPINS for at least 5 year s
- Proficiency with operational level Air Power Command and Control Systems, with a minimum of 3 years dedicated experienc e
- Familiarity with TBMCS is require d
- Participation in at least 5 AOC exercises or large-scale training events as various key roles or as a member of the AOC white/replication cel l
- Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro neede d
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