ACES Group LLC

ACES is seeking a Policy and Strategy Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the DoW CIO. Hybrid Work requires ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE on 5 Year Contract starting immediately at Mark Center, Alexandria, VA. This role provides high-level expertise in shaping policy, setting strategic direction, designing architectures, and contributing to systems engineering for communications and information network programs. The position requires strong DoW senior staffing experience, familiarity with tactical communications vendors and technologies, and the ability to influence enterprise-level policy and governance in support of the CIO mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical expertise and develop policies, strategies, roadmaps, and standards to ensure interoperability of DoW tactical communications systems with U.S. partners and allied nations.
• Draft and deliver recommendations, reports, and briefing materials that guide and inform DoW CIO C3 positions, decisions, and activities.
• Offer subject matter expertise on current and future force communications architectures, systems, and policies across air, ground, and maritime domains, including contingency communications.
• Support the development of joint concepts and integrated architectural solutions to address validated warfighting capability gaps.
• Assist with DoW communications and IT policy initiatives, leveraging knowledge of JCIDS, DAS, PPBE, and formal DoW decision-making processes.
• Contribute to partnered initiatives between the DoW CIO and the Department of Homeland Security, including Defense Support to Civilian Authorities, FirstNet, Emergency Preparedness, and Land Mobile Radio modernization efforts.
• Organize and participate in enterprise governance forums, working groups, and capability boards, providing technical and policy analysis to advance CIO objectives.
• Coordinate and draft DoW CIO positions on Service-specific and enterprise-level issues, ensuring alignment with broader DoW strategies.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality briefings and materials for senior leadership to support decisions, governance, and congressional engagements.
• Maintain situational awareness of tactical communications technologies and industry trends to inform CIO strategies and modernization efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI
• Education/Experience: Master’s degree in field related to tasking and 15 years of relevant experience or bachelor’s degree in field related to tasking with 17 Years of Relevant experience
• Technical: Strong DoW Senior Staffing experience required. Experience supporting Headquarters, Joint Staff, or Service Staff Officer or Senior Leadership. Familiarity with Tactical Communications vendors and technologies. Knowledge of Tactical Communications, including SATURN, HQ, SINCGAR, HF, Link-16, BFT, WREN, and/or related tactical communications waveforms and systems. Proficiency in briefing and organizational skills, including experience with DoW issuances, strategy, or related enterprise documents.

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