Job Summary
We are seeking a highly qualified Army Aviation Special Staff Officer (SSO) to support Army Aviation programs within the Force Development Division (FDV). This Key Personnel role requires operational experience in aviation units and the ability to manage Army Acquisition Category (ACAT) II and III programs. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of aviation equipment and Army acquisition processes.
Responsibilities
- Support Army Aviation programs and modernization efforts
- Apply operational experience from company to brigade-level aviation units
- Manage and advise on ACAT II and III program execution
- Coordinate with Army stakeholders to support aviation capability development
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Business or EngineeringMinimum of 4 years of experience in Force Development or related dutiesExperience at senior Army levels such as HQDA, MACOMs, or Army Service Component CommandsFoundational operational experience in Army aviation unitsPreferred Skills & Expertise
Knowledge of :Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE)
DoD acquisition processes (DoDI 5000.2)JCIDS and Army force structure requirementsExperience applying force development across DOTMLPF-P domainsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Highly Desirable Certifications & Training
How the Army Runs (HTAR) CourseRQM 1010 / CLR 101 : Introduction to JCIDSRQM 1100 / RQM 110 : Core Concepts for Requirements Management / CDCRQM 3100 / RQM 310 : Advanced Concepts and SkillsCLR 151 : Analysis of AlternativesRQM 2500 / CLR 250 : Capabilities-Based AssessmentsRQM 2520 / CLR 252 : Developing Performance AttributesBenefits
Health, Vision, Dental InsuranceLife & Disability CoveragePaid Holidays & PTO401(k) with Company MatchProfessional Development SupportHeartland Consulting is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability status. We E-Verify all employees.