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PatchPlus seeks an experienced targeting and collateral damage professional to serve as the Senior Analyst Specialist II and CDE Qualification Program Lead in support of the Joint Targeting School (JTS), a Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) J7 schoolhouse at Dam Neck Annex, NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA. JTS is the DoD’s premier joint targeting education program, training Service, Interagency, and Allied personnel from Combatant Commands, the Intelligence Community, Federal Departments, and Partner Nations.

The CDE Program Lead carries day-to-day programmatic ownership of the DOD CDE Qualification Program at JTS. JTS annually trains 200–250 new CDE analysts at Dam Neck Naval Annex, with another 1,000 trained across 9 JTS-accredited subordinate schools. This position develops, standardizes, and distributes DOD CDE qualification courseware; maintains standardization instructor criteria and the Joint Staff CDE Registry; coordinates and executes CCMD and Service program audits and accreditations; and facilitates the annual CDE curriculum review. Graduate of the DOD CDE Qualification Course is required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate traits that align with PatchPlus’ guiding principles – Purpose, Proficiency, and Character. PatchPlus’ purpose is to continue to make a difference to our nation’s security while providing persistent, meaningful employment to its owner-employees. Proficiency defines the PatchPlus ethos where we seek to hire and develop members who possess a high degree of competence, skill and expertise in their field of work. Character is the moral compass in each member that guides us to do the right things.

• Provide day-to-day oversight of the DOD CDE Qualification Program; develop, standardize, and distribute DOD CDE qualification courseware and master question files.
• Coordinate with the DOD CDE Qualification Program Manager on developing broad aspects of the CDE Qualification Course, subordinate school accreditation, and long-term milestones
• Coordinate and execute bi-annual CCMD and Service CDE program audits and accreditations; deliver Audit and Accreditation Final Reports; maintain master list of accredited CDE programs
• Facilitate the annual CDE curriculum review; develop studies, position papers, and fact sheets as directed by the JTS Director or Joint Staff
• Attend CDE-related conferences, working groups, and meetings as required by the JTS Director
• Develop, maintain, and distribute to Service and CCMD CDE programs a current set of CDE qualification courseware and a master question file; provide training guidance and solicit feedback from subordinate programs
• Maintain a professional image and adhere to JTS standards of professional conduct at all times

• TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance with NACLAC in-scope within the last 5 years
• No degree with a minimum of 7 years’ warfighting operational experience
• REQUIRED: Graduate of the DOD CDE Qualification Course
• Demonstrated success in three (3) or more of the following areas:
  • Expert knowledge of collateral damage methodology, precedent, procedures, and regulations issued by the DOD, JS, and the JS J7
  • Familiarity with the Targeting community and key participants in Joint Targeting and Joint Planning Process
  • Experience with communications and information systems training
  • Experience in training deficiency resolution
  • Experience in the Intelligence system and capabilities for both US and opposing forces (management, collection, processing, dissemination)
  • Knowledge of Joint Doctrine and Chairman Instructions/Manuals
  • Experience in Counterinsurgency operations and Irregular Warfare
  • Experience in Cyberspace Operations Training; Electronic Warfare; Civilian Harm Mitigation
  • Knowledge of Rules of Engagement
  • Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis and evaluations
• Comprehensive practical knowledge of ISD principles sufficient to independently plan, coordinate, and design instruction for complex joint targeting training programs
• High degree of knowledge in preparing and directing correspondence, reports, briefings, graphs, and charts; proficient with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Graduate of one or more Joint Targeting Staff Courses
• Experience conducting CDE or managing a CDE program
• Joint Staff or Combatant Command targeting staff experience
• Experience with CJCSI No-Strike and CDE Methodology
• Familiarity with NIPR/SIPR Microsoft Teams LMS or equivalent military LMS

• Start date on or about 25 September 2026
• Must be willing to sign a Contractor Visitor Group Security Agreement upon award
• Resume may be used as part of business proposal.

• Highly Competitive Compensation Package
• 401K Plan
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
• Annual Performance Bonuses
• Paid Federal Holidays (FT positions only)
• Paid Time Off (FT positions only)
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Disability / Vision / Dental / Life Insurance

PatchPlus Consulting Inc. is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned and Woman Owned Small Business est. in 2002 with a singular purpose: to continue to make a difference to the Warfighter. 100% of PPC’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Space, Cyber, and Command and Control/Battle Management subject matter experts are military; many with 20+ years of experience, and some still serve. Our commitment to excellence and unwavering Warfighter focus helps our customers meet their mission goals.

PatchPlus Consulting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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