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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nParticipate as Event Controller for multiple DMO events\nParticipate in MPC activities in the conduct of DMO events.\nCreate and distribute mission planning cell materials to include but not limited to:Scenario coordination sheets\nATO, Fragmentary Breakouts, ACO\nAOB, GOB lay-downs\nSPINS, ROE\nMaps, target photos\nLine-up cards, communication cards\nBriefing slides\n\nCreate scenarios within Environment Generator software\nCoordinate with NCC personnel for ECC set-up\nConduct mission briefing, execution, debriefing and event report documentation\nTroubleshoot operations related to software and hardware issues\nAttend scheduled academics, meetings, and other training\nSupport other OTI activities defined by the Government\nDuty Day to support published event schedule (includes 30 minutes unpaid lunch period)\nTravel\nThe Event Controller Subject Matter Expert role requires up to 25% travel to support various Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events and related activities. This travel is necessary for on-site coordination, mission planning, execution, debriefing, and troubleshooting. Flexibility and adaptability are essential to meet the demands of this role effectively.\nExpected Hours of Work\nA standard 40-hour workweek, Monday to Friday. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed to meet project deadlines and client requirements.\nSupervisory Responsibilities\nThe Event Controller Subject Matter Expert does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. However, the role requires providing guidance and coordination to team members during mission planning, execution, and debriefing. The SME will also collaborate closely with other departments and personnel to ensure successful event outcomes and may mentor junior team members as needed.\nEducation and/or Experience\nCurrent or former qualification with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in any of the following:\nFighter aircraft\nAttack aircraft\nRemote Piloted Vehicle\nIntelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance\nTactical Air Control Party (TACP)\nJoint Terminal Air Controller (JTAC)Air Battle Manager (ABM) and/or Command and Control (C2)\nMilitary Intelligence\nCombat Search and Rescue\nArmy or Marine Corps combat arms officer\nArmy or Marine Corps aviation experience as pilot (fixed wing or rotary wing)\nMilitary Air Forces\nGroup 4 or 5 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Flight Operations\n\nAdditional Eligibility Qualifications\nNone\nCitizenship\nU.S. Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret level security clearance.\nCompetency\nThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.\nLanguage Skills\nProficiency in speaking, reading and writing in English. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common professional and industry relevant technical literature. Ability to correspond professionally, effectively and efficiently with coworkers, subcontractors, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community in person and in a virtual team environment.\nMathematical Skills\nAbility to comprehend, calculate and apply principles of business math.\nComputer Skills\nSolid Technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, are essential. Experienced and proficient in the use of standard personal computer software tools; including word processors, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, databases, virtual meetings, team collaboration software, project tracking and databases.\nReasoning Ability\nAbility to identify and define problems, gather and analyze relevant data, establish facts, and draw sound, logical conclusions.\nPhysical Demands\nThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nSitting and standing: The ability to remain in a stationary position for part of the time, and to occasionally move around the office. \nUsing hands and fingers: Operating a computer, keyboard and telephone, as well as handling or feeling other objects.\nReaching, stooping and kneeling: Accessing files and other items\nVision: Close vision for computer work.\nLifting and carrying: Moving small items and possibly lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. \nAttendance: Regular, predictable attendance is required. \nWork Environment\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nModerate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).\nAbility to work in a confined area.\nAbility to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.\nOther Requirements\nComply with company policies and procedures and work instructions. \nFollow company standards of professionalism.\nTreat customers and coworkers with respect.\nBe honest and dedicated in your work.\nFollow directions of supervisory and management staff.\nComply with company quality standards.\nMaintain a professional appearance and comply with any company dress code.\nThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.\nCymSTAR, LLC will recruit, hire, train, and promote qualified individuals in all job titles and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military and/or veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. CymSTAR, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.\nIf you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department via phone at 918-251-8100 or email at \nThis policy applies to all employment terms and conditions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7072,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"phd","optional":false},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-25T19:00:57Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":59,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.785,"p_room":0.75,"age_days":30,"expected_fill_days":35,"reasons":["conf:4","win:late"],"computed_at":"2026-10-29T05:49:05Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/cymstar-event-controller-subject-matter-expert-ia","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/cymstar-event-controller-subject-matter-expert-ia.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-30T02:19:56Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3141,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-31T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1913387},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1913387"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fcymstar-event-controller-subject-matter-expert-ia"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fcymstar-event-controller-subject-matter-expert-ia"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fcymstar-event-controller-subject-matter-expert-ia"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/cymstar-event-controller-subject-matter-expert-ia\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fcymstar-event-controller-subject-matter-expert-ia"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3244829}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"cymstar.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3244829},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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