Fleet Introduction SME (Tactical ISR)

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Washington, DC

4d•$150,000 - $190,000

About The Position

MTSI’s Defense Services Division is seeking a Fleet Introduction Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Navy customers in integrating and fielding advanced over-the-horizon-targeting (OTHT) capabilities. The role works with NAVSEA, NAVAIR, NAVWAR, warfare centers, and fleet operators to transition new capabilities into operational use across Navy platforms. The SME develops and coordinates fleet introduction plans, supports system integration and evaluation events, and helps shape tactics, training, and procedures to improve warfighter readiness. The role contributes to bringing advanced kill chain capabilities to the fleet, improving maritime situational awareness, and strengthening mission effectiveness. It collaborates with engineering, test, logistics, and operational teams to transition emerging technologies from development to deployment. The position requires willingness to travel up to 20% for shipboard events, operator engagements, and fleet introduction activities. The pay range is $150,000 to $190,000 per year; actual base pay may vary based on government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors. MTSI offers medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and the posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working with combat systems for the DoD or U.S. Navy as a 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.
Experience supporting Navy programs, fleet operations, or system integration activities.
Understanding of Navy organizational structures, operational environments, and processes for introducing new capabilities to the fleet.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify integration risks, operational impacts, and system performance gaps.
Comfort engaging directly with operators, engineers, test teams, and program office personnel.
Excellent communication skills and ability to prepare clear, effective briefs and reports for senior Navy stakeholders.
Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with U.S. Navy platforms, combat and networked systems, surface and air-launched weapons, C4I, sensor, and EW systems.
Experience with NAVSEA and Naval Surface Warfare Center programs.
Knowledge of DoD acquisition and logistics policies and procedures.
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, or an Engineering field preferred; a master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, or an Engineering field is a plus.
Familiarity with shipboard systems, combat systems architectures, and cross-platform kill chain concepts.
Experience with OTHT-related systems, sensor integration, tactical data links, or ISR feeds supporting maritime operations.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate fleet introduction plans.
Support system integration and evaluation events.
Help shape tactics, training, and procedures to enhance warfighter readiness.
Work with Navy organizations, warfare centers, and fleet operators to transition capabilities into operational use across Navy platforms.
Collaborate with engineering, test, logistics, and operational teams to support the transition of emerging technologies from development to deployment.
Identify integration risks, operational impacts, and system performance gaps, and engage stakeholders to resolve issues and facilitate capability fielding.
Prepare briefs and reports for senior Navy stakeholders.
Travel up to 20% to support shipboard events, operator engagements, and fleet introduction activities.