Operational Readiness Specialist

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1367
Job Title: Operational Readiness Specialist
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/ CI Poly

As part of the Agile Defense team supporting the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) and the Interagency Intelligence and Cyber Operations Network (ICON), you will work alongside government and industry partners to support cyber intelligence operations, digital network exploitation, and operational effectiveness across a diverse set of national security missions. NSIN, a program office within the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), builds communities of innovators to develop solutions to national security challenges in support of the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and other government organizations. Through ICON, NSIN delivers intelligence and cyber capabilities to a broad range of mission partners, including U.S. Cyber Command, Cyber Mission Forces, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community organizations, and DoD components. In this role, you will directly support cyber intelligence and network exploitation activities contributing to mission execution across cyber intelligence operations, defensive and offensive cyber operations, and DoD information network operations.

SUMMARY

The Operational Readiness Specialist provides direct administrative, coordination, and readiness support to Joint Task Force leadership to ensure personnel, resources, and processes are postured to meet operational requirements. This role focuses on maintaining accurate manning and alert rosters, supporting command-level documentation and records management, and enabling effective coordination across staff functions.
The Specialist plays a critical role in supporting operational tempo by managing schedules, space resources, supplies, and communications, while also supporting recruiting coordination and applicant engagement activities. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate in a high-visibility, classified environment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manage and maintain alert, accountability, and manning rosters to support operational readiness and personnel availability.
· Coordinate with Joint Task Force staff and Command leadership to ensure accurate readiness posture and timely updates to personnel status.
· Provide document control and administrative management support for Joint Task Force leadership, including tracking and accountability of key records.
· Manage performance, recognition, and related administrative documentation in accordance with Command requirements.
· Provide integrated scheduling support, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and space/resource allocation for Joint Task Force activities.
· Support space resource management for Command facilities and operational areas.
· Coordinate requirements for supplies and materials, including ordering, tracking, delivery, and distribution.
· Support recruiting efforts by coordinating recruiting events, advertising opportunities, and outreach activities within Command spaces.
· Manage correspondence with Joint Task Force applicants, including interview coordination, scheduling, and feedback tracking.
· Provide meeting facilitation and communications support, including preparation of agendas, materials, and action item tracking.
· Serve as a reliable point of contact for administrative and readiness-related coordination across staff elements.

Education, Background, and Years of Experience
Minimum Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree and Zero (0) years of experience
Relevant Experience: Two (2) years of position-specific relevant experience

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

· Strong oral and written communication skills.
· Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
· Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and record management.
· Proficiency with common Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
· Ability to work effectively in a classified, high-tempo operational environment.
· Professional demeanor and ability to interact with senior leadership, staff, and external stakeholders.

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

Happy - Be Infectious.
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

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