Operational Technology (OT) Workforce Development Strategy Consultant

Collins Consulting, Inc

Arlington, VA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
POSTED
26 days ago
Must be a US Citizen who currently possesses a Secret Clearance. This is a hybrid position and must be onsite two days a week. Position Description: The CROCS OT Workforce Development Strategy Consultant supports the Cyber Resiliency Office for Control Systems (CROCS) under AF/A4P by designing, developing, and delivering OT cybersecurity workforce development programs for DAF personnel and monitoring best practices in cyber workforce development. The role spans workforce strategy, curriculum design across multiple delivery modalities, training facilitation, vendor training development and implementation oversight, and stakeholder coordination. The consultant aligns work to the DAF DCI Cyber Transformation Roadmap, NDAA Section 1650, and additional guidance from US CYBERCOM and the DAF. The position requires strong instructional design skills, OT/CS cybersecurity knowledge, and the ability to operate effectively, with executive presence, in a high-visibility Pentagon-based program environment with Technical Director/SES-level client(s). Required Skills: 1. OT/CS cybersecurity knowledge (NIST SP 800-82, IEC 62443, NERC CIP) 3+ years 2. Training program management for federal or DoD audiences 4+ years 3. Strong written and oral communication for executive and technical audiences 4+ years 4. Workforce needs assessment and skills gap analysis 3+ years 5. Stakeholder engagement across cross-functional federal teams 3+ years 6. Technical training delivery (ILT, vILT, tabletop exercises, scenario-based training) 3+ years 7. Program documentation and deliverable management in a federal program environment 3+ years Preferred Skills: 1. Familiarity with DAF or DoW OT/Control systems cybersecurity programs or initiatives preferred 2. Exposure to federal cybersecurity workforce frameworks of DoD/DAF workforce development policy preferred 3. Active or in-progress cybersecurity certification preferred 4. Experience developing briefings or training materials for federal government or DAF audiences 2+ years 5. Participation in DoD or government cybersecurity forums, working groups, and/or conferences 2+ years Provide primary job duties: 1. Design, develop, and implement OT cybersecurity workforce development curricula and training programs aligned to DAF/DoW policy and CROCS WS3 objectives. (30%) 2. Facilitate training workshops, tabletop exercises, and CRRE program activities for DAF personnel at the Pentagon and CONUS installations. (25%) 3. Lead workforce strategy and planning including needs assessments, skills gap analysis, and workforce development planning aligned to the DAF DCI Cyber Transformation Roadmap. (20%) 4. Produce and maintain workforce development program artifacts including work plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and Executive Steering Committee (ESC) briefing materials. (15%) 5. Support cross-workstream stakeholder engagement and coordination with CROCS leadership, USCYBERCOM, and interagency OT workforce partners. (10%)

About the Company

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Collins Consulting, Inc

Collins Consulting brings over two decades of total talent solutions experience to meet your on-demand consulting needs. We have an established history of serving clients nationwide in both the public and private industries. These clients range from Fortune 100 companies within the commercial arena to supporting contracts within federal agencies.

Collins Consulting is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and a SBA Small Business. We believe in servicing our country's veterans by supporting and nurturing opportunities to join their skillsets with clients who have the same principles. These certifications coupled with Top Secret facility clearance allow us to meet category and diversity goals.

Collins Consulting is agile, innovative, and an award winning advocate in providing total talent solutions to serve your business needs. Whether you are a professional who is looking for a new career or an organization in need of experienced talent, we have the resources to help you.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
http://www.colcon.com