Airspace Manager

Active Secret Clearance Required

About Aretum

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.

Job Summary

Aretum is seeking a Air Space Manager within the Air Operations Center (AOC), supporting Combat Plans and Combat Operations through Airspace Control Order (ACO) production, MAAP planning, airspace management, and TBMCS system operations. Requires extensive AOC operational experience, knowledge of AOC processes and exercises, and the ability to support operational-level planning and role-play during exercises and real-world deployments.

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements. 

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely and effective use of Air Tasking Order (ATO) assigned assets.
• Responsible for monitoring assets, and how assess deviations affect the ATO, and make necessary adjustments while coordinating with all affected agencies.
• Function as the Operational Expertise Act expert and go-to on doctrinal processes for all positions under the SODO, including CASDO, INTDO, BDO, CSAR, TST, and EW/SEAD. 
• Provide expertise on capability degradation, tactics, and threat areas.
• Function as the Exercise Execution Replicate on one or multiple AOC positions as required during exercises.
• Tasked to perform the duties of the Chief of Combat Ops (CCO), coordinating with the Joint Exercise Control Group (JECG) to ensure training objectives are met.
• Function as the liaison and attend planning conferences as the AOC representative and may be tasked as a Liaison Officer (LNO) at forward exercise locations.

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Associate's degree and 10 years years of experience.
• Support Air Operations Center (AOC) Combat Plans and Combat Operations functions with a focus on Airspace Control Order (ACO) planning and production.
• Develop, coordinate, compile, and publish Airspace Control Orders (ACOs), Airspace Control Plans (ACPs), and applicable Special Instructions (SPINS).
• Maintain accurate planning databases within Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS) and ASMA-FP.
• Incorporate real-time changes into ACO products prior to publication and dissemination.
• Coordinate with Combat Operations personnel to ensure timely execution of airspace management activities.
• Apply current AOC processes, products, and TTPs to support planning and operational execution.
• Utilize TBMCS, ASMA-FP, FALCONVIEW, IWS, SharePoint, and Microsoft Windows-based systems to support mission planning.
• Support operational-level exercises, including Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) events, and participate in Master Events List (MSEL) development and execution.
• Role-play as an Airspace Control Order (ACO) Planner during operational exercises and simulations.
• Operational knowledge/experience as ACO planner to role play position during operational level exercises or real-world deployments in the last 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience as an exercise designer/planner/director.
• Experienced with AFFOR, MAJCOM Staff experience.

Travel Requirements

This is an onsite position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be as much as 25% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible. 

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. 

We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience. 

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact [email protected] for assistance. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 

U.S. Work Authorization 

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position supports a federal government contract and therefore requires an active Secret clearance. 

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)  
• Retirement Plan (401k) 
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)  
• Paid Time Off 
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)  
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability  
• Training & Development