Sr COP Manager/Shift Lead

Senior COP Manager (Shift Lead) BlueWater Federal is looking for a Senior COP Manager (Shift Lead) to support United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at MacDill AFB. As a COP Manager (Shift Lead), you will operate various C2 systems, using situational awareness synchronization tools and software applications such as Agile Client, Maven Smart System, MCS COP, and/or other systems, to manage the USSOCOM COP. Responsibilities Perform as a Sr COP Manager and Shift Lead responsible for day-to-day management of the 24/7 watch schedule and rotation of the COP Watch Team(s). Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of GCCS FoS, Maven Smart System, MCS COP, and other C2 applications. Perform as a SME level COP Manager as part of a 24/7 watch team, directing theater joint track/data coordination and manages the theater-wide COP database. Manage the COP across several US and Coalition networks and responds to high priority tasking, to include C2 product development. Implement and operate COP architectures to support exercises and real world JTF operations and contingencies, facilitates the integration of all available sensor data from theater COP Correlation Sites (CCS) and supplemental data from outside sources. Provide operational and technical support of Battlespace Situational Awareness information and coordinate data link interfaces with CCS. Implement and evaluate operations, maintenance, and training procedures across multiple areas including COP directives, TTPs, joint training publications, COP skill sets and functions, and OPTASK Link and COP messages. Qualifications Must have 10+ years of GCCS experience and have an active TS/SCI clearance Expert knowledge of Joint Operations, Joint C2 systems, Tactical Data Links (TDLs), and Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) Expert knowledge of Collaboration Tools (SharePoint), telecommunications tools (STEs/VoIP/VTC), Tactical Data Links (Link-16, Link-11, etc.), cross domain solutions/information sharing solutions Ability to give presentations to senior members of U.S. and Coalition defense organizations. Ability to understand and analyze complex communications architectures, Cyber Security requirements / implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF), and cross-domain solutions (CDS). Experience directing, operating, and/or managing shifts/schedules for a COP Watch Team Familiarity with foreign culture and customs across multiple theaters, willingness to travel to partner countries to assist with C2 engagements. Knowledge with SharePoint and Tasker Management Tool (TMT) is preferred. Knowledge and experience in the development and delivery of training for military communications, C2, and/or situational awareness systems BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

Created: 2026-03-10