Army Aviation Staff Support Officer (SSO)

ECS is seeking an Army Aviation Staff Support Officer (SSO) to work in our Arlington, VA office.  Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

The Army Aviation Staff Support Officer (SSO) provides technical, analytical, and programmatic support to Army G-8 leadership for aviation-related force development and modernization efforts. This role reviews and validates JCIDS and acquisition documents, develops investment and resourcing options, and prepares senior leaders for decision forums. Leveraging operational experience in Army aviation units, the SSO ensures alignment of aviation programs with Army modernization priorities, while managing ACAT II and III programs, supporting budget reviews, and delivering executive-level briefings that enable informed resourcing and capability decisions.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience and expertise in Force Development duties
• Secret Clearance Required
• Demonstrate operational experience in Army aviation units from company to brigade level and must be familiar with the types of equipment used in aviation units
• Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to manage Army Acquisition Category (ACAT) II and III Programs
• Interdisciplinary skill set of PPBE, DOD acquisition processes and procedures (DoDI 5000.2) as well as expertise with materiel and /or force structure requirements development and validation (JCIDS)