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Range Operations Deputy

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Range Operations Deputy - Covan Group

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Tactical Analyst I provides foundational operational or technical support to experimentation, analysis, and event execution across defense programs. This entry-level role builds core competencies in data collection, equipment support, and tactical insight delivery.

Company Overview

Covan Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in the National Capital Region. Our team consists of high-performing, experienced, and adaptive veterans and civilians who bring a multi-tiered perspective and deep expertise to our clients. Covan Group combines military and civilian experience across key areas, including MAGTF Planning, MEU and Special Operations, Military Instruction, Fires, Networking, Data Analytics, and Multimedia Production. Our capabilities are rooted in experience at all levels, from squad leaders to division leaders. With a strong foundation of recently separated service members—many still serving in the reserve component—Covan Group provides clients with firsthand military insight into research, development, and operational innovation.

Key Outcomes (First 90–180 Days)

  • Learns range support procedures, authorities, coordination channels, and daily execution rhythms.
  • Develops working knowledge of site layouts, schedules, communications, support requirements, and equipment accountability.
  • Demonstrates dependable coordination, recordkeeping, and timely escalation of hazards, delays, incidents, and constraints.
  • Builds effective working relationships across Operations, safety, logistics, and event personnel while contributing accurate after-action inputs.

Core Responsibilities

Operational SME Track

  • Conduct logistics coordination, equipment setup, and field observations.
  • Capture operator-level insights from test events and technology evaluations.
  • Support structured assessments, data gathering, and after-action documentation.

Project Responsibilities

The Range Operations Deputy supports coordination and readiness at assigned event ranges under the Operations Team Lead, tracking activity, support status, participant coordination, and execution records to enable orderly range support and timely reporting.

  • Support range preparation, staging, setup, recovery, and daily readiness checks.
  • Coordinate participants, equipment, observers, and support personnel at assigned locations.
  • Maintain range schedules, contact lists, and execution checklists.
  • Track communications, transport, facility, and equipment support status.
  • Relay approved instructions and schedule changes through designated channels.
  • Record activity, delays, incidents, support requests, and completed actions.
  • Notify safety and Operations authorities of hazards or execution constraints.
  • Support approved pause, restart, and emergency coordination procedures.
  • Assist with equipment accountability, site recovery, and reconciliation.
  • Provide accurate observations and records for status reporting and after-action review.

Required Qualifications

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
  • Military experience at the NCO level (E5-E7), OR equivalent foundational operational or field-support experience in a federal or state organization.
  • Strong communication skills and reliability in field environments.
  • Foundational operational or technical experience consistent with Tactical Analyst I, including reliable field coordination and recordkeeping.
  • Strong communication skills and reliability in field environments.
  • Ability to follow site procedures and work effectively under supervision in changing field conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior Marine Corps experience (E5-E7) or comparable.
  • Experience with experimentation, testing, or operational evaluation.
  • Familiarity with data tools, sensors, or small-unit operations.
  • Range, exercise, training, experimentation, or field-event support; familiarity with radios, checklists, and equipment accountability.

Specialized Tools / Systems / Capabilities

  • Authorized radios and communications; range schedules; site maps; readiness and activity logs; Microsoft 365.
  • Ability to rapidly learn and use assigned range-support, reporting, and coordination systems.

Clearance Requirements

  • Secret eligibility required; Secret preferred. Higher access only as required by the assigned contract or program.
  • Must comply with all applicable security procedures and reporting requirements.

Work Environment & Travel

  • Remote-first role with approximately 50–80% annual travel to customer, laboratory, and event locations.
  • This billet does not confer Range Safety Officer, OIC, range-control, or ENDEX authority; separate authorization and qualification are required. Event execution may require extended days, shifts, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and schedule changes.
  • Travel governed by Covan Group's Travel Policy.

Compensation

2026 Pay Band: $66,500 – $98,000

EEOC & Accommodation Statement

Covan Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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