CSL N9 Field Representative

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Norfolk, VA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nuclear Command Communications Systems Group (QKR) is seeking a highly experienced and motivated submarine communications expert to work from our field office in Norfolk, VA and serve as a key advisor to the Joint Forces Maritime Component Commander Strategic (JFMCC STRAT). This critical position plays a pivotal role in advancing submarine communications employment through the development of requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and exercises, ensuring the nation’s Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN) forces have the communications resources needed to remain the most survivable leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that values operational experience, technical expertise, cross-enterprise collaboration, and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
Deep understanding of submarine communications systems and procedures, the strategic deterrence mission of the SSBN force, and the unique challenges imposed by an undersea environment.
Expertise in NC3 architecture, systems, policies, procedures, and employment through all phases of war.
Proven history of policy development, inter-agency coordination, and participation in high-level forums related to military operations.
Self-motivated and can perform at a high-level, independently, to drive multi-organizational efforts.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills in both written and oral formats.
Willing and able to travel up to 20% and support occasional off-hour test events.
Hold an active Top Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related technical field.
At least twenty years of experience working with submarine communications systems.
Experience with radio frequency performance testing and a working knowledge of electromagnetic wave propagation theory.

Responsibilities

Serve as liaison between JHU/APL and military commands to assist the Navy in resolving issues with Nuclear Command and Control (NC3) systems identified by JHU/APL reports and the NC2 community.
Analyze SSBN communications, provide information on problems and make recommendations for corrective actions to the submarine force utilizing information derived from JHU/APL reports, and communications documentation submitted by submarines and fleet commands relative to SSBN patrols.
Collaborate with technical experts, program offices, and operational stakeholders to develop Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) for new and emerging submarine communications technologies.
Help shape submarine communications policies, procedures, and capability requirements, and assist in the preparation of directives and operating procedures, to improve the overall performance and effectiveness of strategic communications.
Develop communications exercises to train and evaluate SSBN crews in strategic communications using all available systems and analyze results.
Coordinate and conduct quarterly Strategic Connectivity Steering Group meetings and maintain all minutes and action items of these meetings.
Represent the submarine community's interests in inter-agency working groups, conferences, and stakeholder meetings, advocating for resources, standards, and innovations that enhance SSBN communications capabilities.
Monitor material reliability of strategic communications equipment and maintain a comprehensive file on reliability.
Be informed concerning planned alterations and improvements programs, and assist in the improvement of documentation for the maintenance of communications equipment and antenna systems.