Senior Air Defense Officer

Summary

Join ARETUM, a leader in government contracting, as a Senior Air Defense Officer (SADO). You will play a key role in planning, executing, and overseeing air defense operations, protecting critical assets and ensuring client security. ARETUM delivers innovative solutions to federal clients across various sectors. Contribute to impactful projects and support our mission of providing tailored technology-driven solutions for government operations. This position requires a Top Secret clearance and significant experience in air defense operations. A Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master's degree is preferred.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret Clearance is required
• Bachelor's degree necessary; Master’s degree preferred
• Must have substantial experience at the NAF level, with AFFOR or MAJCOM Staff experience desired
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 3 years in AOC positions such as Combat Operations Duty Officer or similar roles culminating as SODO or CCO
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Offensive Operations Team Mentor or in an AOC Combat Ops Instructor role
• Experience working with AOD, ATO, ACO, and SPINS for at least 5 years
• Proficiency with operational level Air Power Command and Control Systems, with a minimum of 3 years dedicated experience
• Familiarity with TBMCS is required
• Participation in at least 5 AOC exercises or large-scale training events as various key roles or as a member of the AOC white/replication cell
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro needed

Responsibilities

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in air operations, specifically within the Air Operations Center (AOC), managing theater air and missile defense through effective command and control
• Coordinate with various defense personnel and agencies, including Air Battle Managers and the Theater Missile Defense Officer (TMDO), to adaptively respond to evolving threats
• Ensure communication and coordination are maintained across all subordinate command and control facilities
• Oversee the execution of theater ballistic missile warnings and responses while assessing enemy threats and optimizing air defense resources
• Collaborate with tactical elements (e.g., AWACS, CRC) to ensure comprehensive radar coverage and air defense capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• AFFOR or MAJCOM Staff experience

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home