Senior Air Defense Officer (SADO)

About the role

• Position Title: Senior Air Defense Officer (SADO)
• Location: Hurlburt Field, FL
• Category: Contingent
• Schedule (FT/PT): Full-Time
• Travel Required: 10-20%
• Remote Type: Onsite
• Clearance required: TS/SCI required
• Division: Air and Space

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About the role

The Senior Air Defense Officer (SADO) supports the 505th Combat Training Squadron Air Operations Center Replication Cell (AOC RC) by replicating doctrinal AOC defensive operations and serving as the Air and Missile Defense subject matter expert during joint exercises.

Responsibilities

• Lead and replicate doctrinal AOC defensive operations and represent the Area Air Defense Commander (AADC) during exercise execution.
• Manage theater command and control assets and theater defensive operations in support of training audience objectives.
• Coordinate with Air Battle Managers, Battlefield Coordination Detachment (BCD), Theater Missile Defense Officer (TMDO), air defense artillery liaison, service liaison officers, Space and ISR representatives, and other AOC RC SMEs.
• Replicate the full scope of defensive team responsibilities when serving as the sole defensive-team SME.
• Recommend changes in air defense status and coordinate theater ballistic missile warning and response.
• Maintain communications and coordination with subordinate C2 agencies, including Regional and Sector Air Defense Commanders.
• Maintain situational awareness of enemy air and ground threats; assess available fighter and air defense missile assets and coordinate resources.
• Coordinate with tactical C2 elements such as CRC, AWACS, JSTARS, E-2, TAOC and Aegis/Red Crown to support effective radar, radio and CAP coverage.
• Work with fly-out replication cells and white-force personnel to accurately support training audience requirements and exercise execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• NAF-level experience required; AFFOR or MAJCOM staff experience desired.
• Minimum 3 years as an AOC SADO, SADO mentor, or instructor.
• Minimum 3 years as an R/SADC-level team leader or qualifying equivalent, including E-3, NORAD, CRC, service equivalent, or air-to-air aircraft commander/flight lead with defensive counter-air experience.
• In-depth understanding of current Integrated Air and Missile Defense doctrine and TTPs.
• Understanding of AADC duties and functions in theater warfare and familiarity with AAMDC capabilities and functions.
• Understanding of current AOC SADO-team and R/SADC duties and familiarity with CCO, SODO, Dynamic Targeting Cell and subordinate duty-officer functions.
• Understanding of Area Air Defense Plan development, including Critical Asset and Defended Asset Lists.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K with employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Military Leave
• Education, Training & Professional Development
• Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
• Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.