DoW SkillBridge Targeting Operations Internship

Position Title: DoW SkillBridge Targeting Operations Internship
Location: Remote
Clearance Requirement: Secret, Top Secret - SCI preferred
Employment type: Skillbridge Internship

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big, slow, status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world. We develop cutting-edge software for all levels of the government and military. Using agile development practices and user-centered design, we create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems.

RII is seeking a transitioning service member to join our CJADC2 team as a SkillBridge Intern to prototype and produce hardware that solves unique, real-world problems. You will work directly in the lab alongside engineering leads to bridge the gap between initial prototypes and field-ready units. You will be expected to support high-stakes manufacturing processes and uphold strict quality controls to support one of RII's most successful core values: Get s#it done.

This position requires a Secret clearance with a Top Secret with SCI preferred.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Provide subject matter expertise supporting the of the Joint Targeting Platform
Use your understanding of staff roles, functions and organizational structures, including Targeting Working Group and Decision Board functions, to support systems engineering activities driving the development of novel software capabilities to support the warfighter
Work with user organizations and operational units to understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and TTPs that enable the user to make effective use of the prototype solution
Capture user stories, customer use cases, and draft System Engineering artifacts representative of more complex customer/user environments and scenarios
Identify desired system functionality and validate current and new operational use cases
Work with Army, Joint, and Coalition units to understand their network, systems and processes; use that understanding to improve software design and TTPs
Identify unit specific data sources and systems needed to be integrated in the SW baseline
Assist in training development and user training support
Participate in working groups, forums, and analytical activities to support larger business line or program objectives
Create and deliver clear and compelling high-quality briefings, documents, conceptual and analytical reports to customers, and larger project teams
Develop white papers and concept documents supporting product development and business development activities
Effectively translate and communicate relevant complex operational/domain information within your team and cross-functionally (eg. engineering teams)
Provide support for demonstrations as a Targeting SME

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE

The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of relevant experience; targeting experience at a Division level or higher
Served in the military as a senior NCO, Warrant Officer, or Commissioned Officer
Used strong communication skills to effectively interface with military officials, managers, and subordinates
Knowledgeable of Army and Joint Targeting doctrine
Experience with Army Tactical systems and relevant joint fires systems (ie. MSS, JADOCS)
Served in a leadership or technical position at a DIV/BCT or higher; preferably with Joint experience
Must have strong planning, problem solving, analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
Experience gathering, analyzing, and presenting facts using the appropriate data collection and dissemination tools/techniques
Possesses a thorough knowledge of applicable complex operational mission areas and program requirements
Must be able to work independently with limited oversight and function effectively as part of a geographically separated team
Must have experience developing Tactics, Techniques and Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures or other process documents
Experience performing tasks with Microsoft productivity software and applications

EVEN BETTER

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Experience with operating JADOCS and Target Workbench
Strong understanding of lethal and non-lethal fires coordination
Experience with C2 / Targeting system capabilities to include AFATDS, MIDB, CPCE, and AIDP
Knowledge of Army ASCC / CORPS / DIV / BCT Planning and Operations
Knowledge of Joint Task Force (JTF) Planning and Operations
Familiar with systems engineering processes for developing/documenting requirements
Experience leading Targeting Working Groups and/or Decision Boards