Subject Matter Expert Technical/Mobile Handheld Fires Action Officer - Level IV

Augustine Consulting Inc.•Fort Belvoir, VA

13h•$158,000 - $238,000

About The Position

ACI is a Woman-Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We seek an experienced Mobile Handheld Fires Action Officer to serve as part of ACI’s Emerging Technologies team, which supports PEO Soldier. Position Description: The Mobile Hand-Held Fires Action Officer functions as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for dismounted fires and targeting systems within PM Soldier Warrior. The position is responsible for the end-to-end capability lifecycle of mobile, handheld fire support systems, including requirements definition, systems integration, testing and evaluation, fielding, and sustainment. This role provides technical oversight of hardware and software components associated with handheld targeting, fire control, and weapon interface systems. It ensures interoperability across platform layers, including sensors, fire control systems, communications networks, and mission command architectures, in accordance with joint interoperability standards. A successful Mobile Handheld Fires Action Officer at ACI is responsible for: Serves as the primary fires SME for mobile targeting systems Provides operational input into system requirements and design Provides input on preventive maintenance practices, inspections, and fault identification during testing and fielding Participates in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), and working groups Supports Developmental Test (DT), Operational Test (OT), and Soldier touchpoints Evaluates system performance in target acquisition and sensor-to-shooter timelines Coordinates with Fires units, PM SWAR stakeholders, and Joint partners Supports fielding and New Equipment Training (NET) Contributes to CONOPS and TTP development Prepares executive briefings and program documentation Identifies capability gaps and modernization opportunities A Mobile Handheld Fires Action Officer who fits our team is: Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team’s interactions, and to the Company’s mission. Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks “Why?” as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter. Mature: respects others’ opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company’s leaders. Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully. Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond “stick-fetching” to connect the unconnected. Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day’s assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests. Honest: knows what’s right, what’s legal, what’s appropriate; acts accordingly.

Requirements

Due to the sensitive nature of this work, a DOW Security clearance is required, and all applicants must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a DOW secret security clearance.
High School diploma and 20 years of experience or,
Associate’s degree and 16 years of experience or,
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10 years of experience or,
Master’s degree in a related field and five years of experience.
In-depth knowledge of and experience with ATAK and handheld mission command systems
Familiarity with maintenance processes that inform system reliability, sustainment planning, and lifecycle performance

Nice To Haves

Former U.S. Army 13 Series (Field Artillery) (e.g., 13A, 13F, 13J) strongly preferred
Experience supporting PM SWAR, PEO Soldier, or other acquisition programs
Knowledge of JCIDS and DoD 5000 acquisition processes
Experience with sensor integration (UAS, targeting devices, lasers)
Experience as a Preventive Maintenance Inspector (PMI) supporting tactical systems readiness, fault identification, and maintenance oversight in field environments

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary fires SME for mobile targeting systems
Provides operational input into system requirements and design
Provides input on preventive maintenance practices, inspections, and fault identification during testing and fielding
Participates in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), and working groups
Supports Developmental Test (DT), Operational Test (OT), and Soldier touchpoints
Evaluates system performance in target acquisition and sensor-to-shooter timelines
Coordinates with Fires units, PM SWAR stakeholders, and Joint partners
Supports fielding and New Equipment Training (NET)
Contributes to CONOPS and TTP development
Prepares executive briefings and program documentation
Identifies capability gaps and modernization opportunities