About Advanced Decision Vectors
Advanced Decision Vectors, LLC (ADV), established in 2009, provides superior program management, program support, strategic planning, and systems engineering to the Federal and Commercial sectors. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, ADV is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) contractor that has roots established in the Department of Defense and support agencies. At ADV, our company values are Integrity, Distinction, Experience and Achievement.
Position Overview
Advanced Decision Vectors, LLC (ADV) is seeking an experienced Support Plans Coordinator & Activity Assessment Technical Expert to support the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Counter-Narcotics/Counter-Transnational Criminal Organization (CN/C-TCO) mission.
This position supports USSOUTHCOM strategic planning, execution, and assessment efforts and works with the J352 CD/CN Branch and J35 Future Operations Division. The role supports alignment of component and country-team support plans with the USSOUTHCOM Campaign Plan (SCP) and Commanders guidance.
The Technical Expert will support CN/C-TCO planning and assessments, evaluate operational requirements and program effectiveness, support measures of performance, and provide analysis and recommendations to Government leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and ensure alignment of component and country-team support plans with the USSOUTHCOM Campaign Plan (SCP) and USSOUTHCOM Commanders guidance.
- Assist Partner Nation stakeholders and the USSOUTHCOM J352 CD/CN Branch Government Subject Matter Expert with development and revision of the SCP.
- Identify, analyze, and evaluate counter-narcotics operational requirements, develop recommended OAIs, and support measures of performance assessments.
- Assist operational leads with the development and evaluation of detailed plans, goals, and objectives supporting long-range implementation of CN strategy.
- Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of counterdrug lines of effort and recommend changes to programs and processes.
- Serve as the Lead Technical Expert supporting the J352 CD/CN Section for CN/C-TCO strategic planning and assessments.
- Ensure planning and assessment frameworks comply with applicable DoD, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Stabilization Policy (DASD CN&SP), and other guiding directives and publications.
- Attend and participate in joint planning groups and working groups as directed by the Government SME lead and J35 Future Operations Division/J352 CD/CN Branch.
- Support CN/C-TCO efforts aligned with the USSOUTHCOM Campaign Plan and Commanders guidance.
- Assist the Government SME with development and revision of CN/C-TCO policy, doctrine, plans, and related planning efforts.
- Identify and track CN/C-TCO planning efforts, operations/integration activities, and metrics requirements.
- Support internal and external battle-rhythm events and activities, including Task Management Tool (TMT), Brief Books, and Trip Report Management.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance.
- Bachelors degree, with the following approved substitutions:
- Associate degree plus eight (8) years of relevant experience, or
- Ten (10) years of relevant experience with no degree.
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience with a bachelors degree. Candidates qualifying through an approved education substitution must meet the corresponding additional experience requirement.
- Experience in joint/combined operations and DoD operational planning.
- Experience with deliberate and crisis action planning.
- Operational knowledge of aerial and maritime interdiction programs.
- Experience with risk mitigation and measures of performance and effectiveness (MOP/MOE) design.
- Comprehensive knowledge of DoD/Federal agency CN/C-TCO programs and operations.
- Thorough knowledge of SECDEF/CJCS/Joint Staff to GCC/FCC interactions, directives, and adjudication processes.
- Knowledge of GCC, functional, and service-component requirements and coordination with the Department of State and other Government agencies supporting whole-of-government solutions.
- Knowledge of command entities involved in operational planning, execution, and evaluation.
- Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Interagency coordination and planning.
- Familiarity with bilateral cooperation agreements.
- USSOUTHCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) experience.
- Spanish-language proficiency.
Core Skills
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, develop recommended solutions, and present findings through briefings, papers, and reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.
What We Offer
Advanced Decision Vectors offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including but not limited to labor category, skill set, experience, training, security clearances, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Benefits include:
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
ADV is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and value differences that make us stronger.