Tactical Communications Subject Matter Expert

Title: Tactical Communications Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

We are seeking a team member to provide in-depth expertise in support of a senior defense client in strategy development, implementation planning, and acquisition, transition, and resource-related assessments for C4ISR tactical communications or tactical data link capabilities.

You will provide expert technical, acquisition, and program support for interoperability and cooperative development of tactical communication systems and equipment, tactical data links (TDLs), and the underlying communications security (COMSEC).

You will become a part of a flexible and dynamic team working directly with Senior Government officials within a high-level DoD organization. The ideal candidate has experience working within the upper levels of the DoD and/or Pentagon and knowledge of the functional structure of DoD components and service branches.

Onsite, face-to-face office work environment with periodic travel (10%) and potential for alternative work schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate existing tactical communications systems and tactical data links to identify operational deficiencies and network performance improvements.
• Monitor development, experimental execution, and test and evaluation of COMSEC, cryptographic modernization (CryptoMod), and/or tactical communications devices, advanced tactical data links, and networks.
• Assist with the collection and analysis of after actions and lessons learned information that will be used to develop policy and direction toward delivery of modern communications capabilities for the warfighter.
• Routinely interact with high level Government officials, acquisition leadership, international coalition partners, defense industrial base and Science and Technology development community.
• Communicate system analysis results and activities in emails, technical reports, papers, presentations and meetings.

Basic Qualifications:

• 7 years or more experience consisting of:
• 4+ years experience with operational planning, force development, deployment, and sustainment of tactical communications capabilities or tactical data links (TDL) supporting command and control or C4ISR mission sets.
• 2+ years experience as a self starter, effectively executing the action and staff officer role developing strategies, decision briefs, and information papers; and coordinating taskers using the existing staff coordination standards, document reviews, program updates, bullet backgrounds, and point papers.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate client and stakeholder requirements, perform proactively while paying strict attention to detail, and work with minimum oversight
• Knowledge of the DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF), and of either the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) or Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes.
• US Citizen
• DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI Access (or agency equivalent) or Top Secret Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a SCI Access

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with implementing, modernizing, and transitioning military communications technologies.
• Experience with Communication Security (COMSEC) equipment and keying material processes.
• Experience with strategic level DoD and Service security policies and procedures for cryptographic and keying material.
• Experience with working as part of a cross-functional delivery team, integrating and incorporating detailed technical data from multiple team members into executive-level decision-making products, and communicating the findings, insights, and recommendations to senior-level clients effectively.
• Expertise in writing and synthesizing data from multiple sources into comprehensive and concise technical documents.
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and analytically in a problem-solving environment.

Location: Alexandria, VA

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INCA Engineering is a Veteran Owned small business providing research and technology development solutions that deliver positive impact on our world through creative innovation. Since 2008, we have combined a passion for our work with deep technical expertise to tackle our clients' greatest challenges.

INCA Engineering offers an excellent benefits package, professional development, and fosters a highly skilled workforce while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include personal time off, medical Insurance and 401k plan.

INCA Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. (EOE - Minorities/Females/ Protected Veterans Status/Disability Status/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity)