(AFG-KABUL) Communications Staff Officer, NMCC Communications Mentor to the ANDSF

Job Summary

Communications Staff Officer, NMCC Communications Mentor to the ANDSF shall serves as Communications Liaison Officer (LNO) and Mentor to the National Military Coordination Center Joint Operations Center (NMCC JOC).

Principal Accountabilities

• Maintains internal and external lines of communications and Communications connectivity 24/7 within NMCC


• Mentor and advise the NMCC Communications GSG6 staff in providing situational awareness of events, issues and threats; and to promptly inform the NMCC Shift Director and other appropriate authorities of significant and/or unusual incidents in a timely and efficient manner utilizing Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR).


• Train, Advise, and Assist (TAA) the NMCC Communications GSG6 staff and Shift Director on the vertical and horizontal integration of intelligence into NMCC operations.


• Teach, coach and mentor the NMCC Communications GSG6 LNO on the use and integration of the National Information Management System (NIMS).


• Works in coordination with RS CJOC ANDSF Operations to validate and ensure that all modes of network communication provided by NMCC to RS CJOC is functional and reliable.


• Works with the GSG6 advisory group to facilitate coordination of GSG6 and GSG33 efforts in the NMCC.


• Assist in the integration of ISR feeds into the NMCC.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Familiar with NATO planning tools and planning processes. Knowledge of MoD Afghanistan procedures is a plus.


• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.


• Must demonstrate creative problem solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team equally well.


• Ability to implement staffing procedures and prior experience assisting and mentoring at senior levels.


• Familiar with training capabilities, curriculum planning, capacity building, and resourcing.

Experience & Education

• Previous experience at the 04 level or above with significant experience in advising operations at the general officer level.


• 8-10 years’ experience within a joint, interagency, multinational environment. Experience in Operations Centers at the Brigade or higher level.


• NATO, Command and General Staff College, or National Staff Officer’s Course – equivalent.


• Understanding of the Military Decision Making Process.


• Brigade, Division, or Higher Staff experience or other primary staff responsibility for Operations planning and execution in a Brigade or Division Tactical Operations Center, Division or Corps Main command Post or higher.


• Must have a final (Not Interim) DoD Secret Level Security Clearance before deployment and maintain that clearance.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must pass all medical and fitness requirements directed by US Central Command (CENTCOM) in order to deploy.


• Must be able to operate in harsh and austere conditions of Afghanistan

Travel

• Must be capable of daily travel in and around Kabul as well as to locations throughout Afghanistan.

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KABUL

Job Posting: Jun 20, 2016, 4:23:52 PM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: 1602310

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