Description

Core4ce

Operations Liaison and User Needs & Requirements Collector (Senior)
1022-383

We are seeking a highly motivated Operations Liaison and User Needs & Requirements Collector to support the transition of advanced R&D prototypes into mission-ready operational systems within the GEOINT and ISR domains. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with strong technical expertise and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of navigating complex technology adoption processes in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts to transition R&D prototype systems, components, processes, techniques, or software into operational environments.
• Conduct independent test & evaluation (T&E) and verification & validation (IV&V) activities to ensure readiness and effectiveness of technologies.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize stakeholder requirements to guide technical development and transition planning.
• Develop and deliver technical reports detailing performance metrics, progress milestones, and recommendations for further action.
• Collaborate with mission stakeholders to ensure solutions align with operational needs and user expectations.
• Facilitate engagement across multidisciplinary teams and user communities to drive technology adoption.
• Apply agile program management principles to ensure iterative development and responsiveness to evolving mission needs.

Qualifications:

Experience with SOUTHCOM and NORTHCOM mission sets Familiarity with motion GEOINT Familiarity with any cloud-based management and analytics platforms and/or principles/methodologies Active TS-SCI with ability to obtain a CI Poly Ability to translate stakeholder or user needs into technical implementation approaches and/or programmatic requirements Extensive experience leading, managing, and initiating stakeholder and user engagement to support technological capability adoption Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to stakeholders and users Experience coordinating, planning, and executing activities in support of DOD exercises or operational activities Expertise with GEOINT and ISR mission sets and associated NGA systems Familiarity with DOD or leading commercial cloud-based data management and analytics platforms and/or principles/methodologies Familiarity with AI/ML applications and use-cases

Degree Qualifications:

Degree in Astronomy, Astro-Biology, Astro-physics, Astronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, Aerodynamics, Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geology, Geological Sciences, Hydrodynamics, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Science, Meteorology, Nuclear Engineering, Oceanography, Orbital Mechanics, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, Political Science, Quantum Engineering, Quantum Physics, Thermodynamics, Volcanology, or related disciplines.

Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with Joint Targeting principles Familiarity with motion GEOINT data, including applications and use-cases Demonstrated experience with DOD or leading commercial cloud-based data management and analytics platforms and/or principles/methodologies

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Springfield, Virginia, United States

Full-Time/Regular

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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