CURRENT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position: To conduct NORAD & USNORTHCOM missions, focused on Defense Support of Civil Authorities and Homeland Defense. Incumbent will possess the ability to conduct a full spectrum of DSCA and HD; including coordination, mission assignments, orders and feedback from key partners and collection, analysis, assessment and characterization of events within USNORTHCOM mission sets. Incumbent is responsible for developing shared situational awareness with a full spectrum of mission partners, making joint readiness level and assessment recommendations, and' advising and assisting leadership in the execution of all operational matters and procedures. The incumbent is fully prepared and trained to assume the additional responsibilities required in response to Homeland Defense, Civil Support, and Security Cooperation missions. Duties: Conducts USNORTHCOM missions of Homeland Defense (HD), and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA), and security cooperation, to defend and secure national interests. As a current operations analyst, the employee makes characterization inputs and recommendations, in conjunction with USNORTHCOM J3 and in close association with key partners. Participates in the full scope of JOC Involved exercises. Acts as a primary information resource to the Combatant Commander and higher decision making levels on command missions.