Subject Matter Expert III (C2 Systems)

Chugach Government Solutions•Moorestown, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) III – C2 Systems will support the Chugach Technical Program Manager and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) team by providing expertise in Command and Control (C2) and C4ISR systems. The SME – C2 Systems will provide day-to-day engineering support to NIWC. Support consists of system integration, sustainment, testing, and issue resolution. Travel up to 30% CONUS/OCONUS is required. When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Requirements

U.S. Citizen.
Active DoD Secret security clearance.
RHEL or Windows administrator certifications
Minimum of five (5) years of experience with military electronics systems.
Willingness to travel up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

BS in Computer Sciences or Engineering Field
Experience developing, integrating, and sustaining software in Linux-based environments.
Confident in operating system configuration, patching, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
Prior experience supporting USCG or Navy C2 or C4ISR systems.
Demonstrated experience with the Sea Commander System.
Experience supporting system integration or operational test events.
Experience developing or reviewing engineering documentation and Technical Drawings.
Confident in operating system configuration, patching, and tuning.

Responsibilities

C2 Systems Integration, Installation, and Sustainment Support
Works in collaboration with government, engineering, and operational stakeholders to design, integrate, test, and sustain USCG Command and Control (C2) and C4ISR systems.
Provides technical engineering support across the system lifecycle, including software development, integration, and testing of prototype and fielded systems.
Provide engineering support for installation, configuration, and integration efforts aboard USCG assets and sites.
Provide engineering support for Navy and USCG Combat System elements and their interfaces, including but not limited to: IFF, SPQ-9B, SPS-75, NAVSSI, MK-48, and C2PS.
Provides analysis of system architectures, interfaces, and operational dependencies across C4ISR environments.
Reviews system designs to identify gaps, risks, or shortfalls
Develop white papers outlining technical options and recommendations for various designs.
Supports installation, integration, and sustainment of C4ISR system upgrades aboard USCG assets, laboratory environments, and training facilities.
Provides hands-on technical support during various engineering deployments for USCG assets.
Provide issue resolutions for complex hardware and software issues in laboratory environments and deployed USCG assets.
Supports test events related to USCG C2 systems, including integration, verification, validation, and operational testing activities.
Ensures grounding and bonding of components in equipment cabinets is performed in accordance with applicable TEMPEST specifications.
C2 Systems Technical Documentation and Engineering Reviews
Provide technical input to configuration management and engineering documentation efforts.
Review technical documentation and provide detailed feedback to stakeholders
Maintains and updates technical drawings and documentation for USCG system configurations.
Reviews Engineering Changes, Onsite Change Requests (OCRs), and Task Orders to assess impacts to current and future hardware and software baselines.
Providing accurate, timely, and authoritative technical guidance on USCG and Navy C2 systems.
Extensive knowledge of C4ISR systems, including integration, sustainment, and support.
Knowledge of test and evaluation processes.
Detailed understanding of Navy and USCG Combat System elements and their interfaces to include but not limited to; IFF, SPQ-9B, SPS-75, NAVSSI, MK-48 and C2PS
Ability to collaborate well in team environments and work independently.
Ability to meet mission and operational requirements by supporting installations, configurations, and testing aboard USCG assets and facilities.
Ability to prioritize multiple engineering tasks while maintaining a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail especially while on travel.
Maintaining high technical standards in documentation, system configuration, and engineering review activities.
Strong organizational and task-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear technical feedback to internal and external stakeholders.