Mission Command Assessment Team; MCAT Specialist; Active Secret Security Clearance

Position: Mission Command Assessment Team (MCAT) Specialist (Active Secret with Security Clearance
Akima Systems Engineering is seeking a qualified Mission Command Assessment Team (MCAT) Support Specialist to work within the U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) CIO/G-6 in support of the Tactical Command and Control Communications and Computers (TAC C4) Readiness Services contract supporting Ft Bragg in North Carolina. This is a hybrid role with in-office requirement so selected hire will reside in the Ft Bragg NC area.

Responsibilities
* Coordinate with U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) G-3/5/7 to schedule Mission Command Assessment Team (MCAT) mission for prioritized units.

* Ensure units' MCAT schedule is inputted into the Mission Analysis, Readiness and Resource Synchronization (MARRS) tool.

* Coordinate with USARC G-2 and the assessed unit to ensure the MCAT members are appropriately cleared for access to unit secure areas.

* Ensure all pre- and post-mission support products are updated and available.

* Prepare a pre-mission brief outlining planned support and personnel assigned to the mission.

* Assemble team and conduct initial mission planning meeting.

* Consolidate and distribute daily situational report (SITREP) while on mission

* Prepare an After Action Report (AAR) and post-mission brief for USARC CIO/G-6 Leadership detailing the results of the MCS evaluation and the unit's way ahead to correct deficiencies; complete AAR and brief no-later- than (NLT) five (5) business days at the conclusion of a MCAT mission.

* Gather all documentation from the mission and post/archive on the USARC CIO/G-6 portal.

* Provide recommended tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), trends analysis, and lessons learned/feedback to units, FORSCOM, Mission Command Training Complex (MCTC), and Training Division G-6.

* Assist the Government with the implementation and sustainment of an USARC CIO/G-6 Mission Command Assessment Team (MCAT). Must be MCAT certified within 60 days of hire date.

* Develop an "Individual LOE Mission Plan" (ILMP) for each assigned LOE that includes at a minimum; description of the mission, identification of work to be done (planning task), and milestones/deadlines for completion (timeline). The plan shall be submitted to the COR within ten business days of being assigned each mission and updated as required to assure currency.

* Validate MCAT mission date with unit.

* Provide MCAT Questionnaire and Read Ahead documents to unit three (3) weeks prior to MCAT event.

* Post pre-mission checklist on the MCAT Portal in unit Repository three (3) weeks prior to mission date.

* Maintain/update MCAT SOP/Brochure/CONOPs.

* Ensure the unit commander, S-3, and XO are fully briefed on MCAT mission, goals, objectives, and findings (scorecard) during in-brief/out-brief.

* Provide over-the-shoulder training on assigned LOE during MCAT mission based on unit needed.

* Coordinate with external organizations on all projected MCAT missions for participation as required.

* Provide recommendations for improvement to Government on LOE objectives.

* Manage the SharePoint and Mil Suite collaboration pages within the Tactical Command and Control Communications and Computers (TAC C4) Branch.

* Develop and present upon request a Mission Command Network and Information Systems Readiness Dashboard using tools provided by the Government. Dashboard created with Government provided tools.

* Develop draft Operation Orders for each Fiscal Year prioritized units.

* Produce weekly staff Situation Reports (SITREPS).

* Attend planning events, training, and exercises to observe and record unit's Observations, Insights and Lessons Learned (OILs) regarding their communications capabilities and shortfalls.

* Establish and maintain repository library for all Signal Readiness event on the USARC CIO/G-6 SharePoint portal according to the structure dictated by the government.

* Provide recommended Tactical C4IT and War Fighting Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Information Technology (C4IT) Capability Reviews for government review and approval.

* Provide feedback to identify system limitations and make recommendations for system changes that would result in improved system performance if implemented.

* Maximize interoperability among…