Fleet Introduction SME (Navy Combat Systems
About The Position
MTSI’s Defense Services Division is seeking a Fleet Introduction Subject Matter Expert to support Navy customers in integrating and fielding advanced over-the-horizon-targeting (OTHT) capabilities. The role works closely with NAVSEA, NAVAIR, NAVWAR, warfare centers, and fleet operators to transition new capabilities into operational use across Navy platforms. The Fleet Introduction SME develops and coordinates fleet introduction plans, supports system integration and evaluation events, and helps shape tactics, training, and procedures to enhance warfighter readiness. The work supports the transition of emerging technologies from development to deployment, helping accelerate advanced kill chain capabilities to the fleet, improve maritime situational awareness, and strengthen mission effectiveness. The position collaborates with engineering, test, logistics, and operational teams and may require travel up to 20% for shipboard events, operator engagements, and fleet introduction activities.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience working with combat systems for the DoD or U.S. Navy as civilian, military personnel, or contractor.
- Experience with operations, sensors, and weapons system integration onboard U.S. Naval ships.
- Knowledge of the combat system software development lifecycle.
- Must possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong analytical skills to identify integration risks, operational impacts, and system performance gaps.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear briefs and reports for senior Navy stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel up to 20%.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, or an Engineering field preferred; a master’s degree in these fields is a plus.
- Experience with U.S. Navy platforms, combat and networked systems, surface- and air-launched weapons, C4I, sensor, and EW systems.
- Hands-on experience with Aegis, CEC, Link-16, DCGS-N, GCCS-M, or other Navy tactical and combat systems.
- Prior service as a Navy Surface Warfare Officer (SWO), Tactical Action Officer (TAO), or equivalent fleet operational background.
- Experience with NAVSEA and Naval Surface Warfare Center programs.
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition and logistics policies and procedures.
- Understanding of Navy organizational structures, operational environments, and processes for introducing capabilities to the fleet.
- Experience with OTHT-related systems, sensor integration, tactical data links, or ISR feeds supporting maritime operations.
- Familiarity with shipboard systems, combat systems architectures, and cross-platform kill chain concepts.
Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate fleet introduction plans.
- Support system integration and evaluation events.
- Help shape tactics, training, and procedures to enhance warfighter readiness.
- Coordinate with Navy organizations, warfare centers, fleet operators, and engineering, test, logistics, and operational teams to support capability transition and fielding.
- Identify integration risks, operational impacts, and system performance gaps and help resolve issues affecting capability fielding.
- Prepare briefs and reports for senior Navy stakeholders.
- Travel to support shipboard events, operator engagements, and fleet introduction activities, up to 20%.
Benefits
- A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
