C4ISR Technician SME

Gauss Management Research & Engineering•Westhampton Beach, NY

About The Position

The C4ISR Technician SME provides expertise supporting training, modernization, modification, and tactical employment efforts at USAF CSAR units in the United States and overseas. At Harrisburg ANGB, the primary responsibility is serving as the Wing Tactical Data Link Manager and as the lead technical support, single point of contact, and recognized expert for implementing DoD, USAF, and Joint Operations policies for strategic and tactical systems. The role requires knowledge of airspace, airports, airways, navigational aids, computer operations, administration, networking, and security, as well as the ability to analyze and troubleshoot hardware, software, operating systems, and network systems on classified and unclassified government networks. The technician also sets up encryption keys for wing communication systems, manages and trains users on SHOUT TS-1 personal tracking and messaging devices, and maintains inventory and accountability of Cottonmouth devices installed in wing aircraft. The role supports aircraft avionics, operations, mission-systems compatibility, and applications and processes. It provides technical expertise for current and emerging C4ISR technologies, interoperability, and performance improvements for personnel recovery forces. Responsibilities include managing data-link requirements and training, integrating data and video links, evaluating systems and upgrades, configuring deployable operations-center packages, conducting preflight checks, supporting launch and recovery, and configuring mission equipment and communications systems. This is a temporary, full-time position. It requires worldwide deployability, the ability to obtain a U.S. Government SECRET security clearance, successful medical screening for deployment, a valid driver’s license, and occasional travel. Travel may be up to 10% out of state and overnight, with deployments as requested and subject to Government concurrence.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience with forces and technologies required to implement C4ISR/FTW.
Complete understanding of CONOPS and TTPs for personnel recovery, special operations forces, joint operations, and coalition and international relationships, including NATO.
Ability to provide timely crypto-load directives to users of HPW, 117G, and L16.
Understanding of SAMS/ESA functionality and ability to provide the necessary crypto-load directives to its users.
Ability to assist with PC configuration, updates, map-data loads, and networking of mission-planning computers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer-service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to work flexible hours and respond on short notice as needed.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government SECRET security clearance.
Must remain worldwide deployable and successfully complete medical screening for deployment to operational theaters.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass a background check for access to the specific installation bases where work is performed.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work at a computer.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Ability to assist with networking and troubleshooting workstations in the Tactics office (listed as optional).

Responsibilities

Serve as the Wing Tactical Data Link Manager and lead technical support contact for tactical data-link matters.
Implement DoD, USAF, and Joint Operations policy for strategic and tactical systems.
Provide encryption key setup and timely cryptographic load directives for communication systems and users.
Manage and provide training for SHOUT TS-1 hand-held tracking and two-way messaging devices.
Maintain inventory control and accountability of Cottonmouth devices installed in wing aircraft.
Manage training and operational data-link requirements for the assigned Operations Group and Wing.
Design, configure, and provide data and video links to Global Hawk, Predator, other remotely piloted aircraft, and national assets through DCGS and other interfaces.
Implement Video Data-Link connectivity for aircraft and Operations Centers.
Provide engineering, design, testing, and system support for technology demonstrations, new C4ISR systems, upgrades, and future systems for personnel recovery forces.
Prepare technical evaluation reports on advanced communications, beyond-line-of-sight data links, real-time information in and out of the cockpit, airborne gateways, Internet on Board, national-asset integrations, and sensor video links.
Conduct operational unit evaluations of new systems, interfaces, computers, software, hardware, and equipment.
Design and implement deployable ROC and TOC packages with data-link, communications, and mission-planning capabilities.
Support Command and Control ground systems, special mission equipment, software upgrades, interfaces, and developmental technologies.
Perform preflight operational systems checks and support launch and recovery options.
Configure system components and manage COMSEC to ensure appropriate codes are available for missions and training.
Provide technical papers and serve as a technical expert at meetings, design reviews, conferences, WEPTACs, and conference calls.
Assist with configuration, updates, map-data loading, and networking of mission-planning computers in the Mission Planning room and Simulation Center.
Travel for meetings, training, and site visits, and deploy with units when requested and approved.