SURTASS Technical Advisor-2

Amentum•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking dynamic and strong leaders for employment as SURTASS Technical Advisor for SURTASS program home based out of Virginia Beach, VA. The candidate will be responsible for participating in the planning, execution and reporting of new and existing SURTASS equipment installations. This position is independent position that requires the candidate to work with no supervision, lead a small team of technicians, and lead technical repair activities. The candidate will be an onsite manager leading their small team and coordinating port services and other activities to support ship’s Mission Readiness Availability and Mission Readiness Reviews (MRR/MRA) between operational missions at sea. Duties include review of all incoming and outgoing communications. Responsible to resolve or request technical support for repairs to the program office. Responsible for daily operations of the SURTASS Operations Center (SOC) to include array evolutions, message transmission, equipment preventive and corrective maintenance and responding to program office inquiries. Direct interaction with embarked entities in support of array evolutions, mission requirements, communications plans, port entry/departure and security of all SURTASS controlled spaces (physical and electronic). Ensure all rules and regulations are followed and report when there are any violations. Responsible for the training of new personnel and continued training of experienced personnel. Acts as the Commanding Officer of the onboard COMSEC account.

Requirements

Associates degree in electronic technology or equivalent military class “C” electronics maintenance school
Five (5) years' experience of practical hands-on experience in the operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of secure networks and communications systems, navigations systems, and sonar systems.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work as a task lead as required.
TS/SCI clearance
Qualified in all SURTASS subordinate positions
Experience on U.S. Navy electronics equipment

Nice To Haves

600 sea days on the SURTASS program
Worked in position under instruction for 2 missions.
Background in EKMS/COMSEC.

Responsibilities

Participating in the planning, execution and reporting of new and existing SURTASS equipment installations.
Working with no supervision, leading a small team of technicians, and leading technical repair activities.
Acting as an onsite manager leading their small team and coordinating port services and other activities to support ship’s Mission Readiness Availability and Mission Readiness Reviews (MRR/MRA) between operational missions at sea.
Reviewing all incoming and outgoing communications.
Resolving or requesting technical support for repairs to the program office.
Managing daily operations of the SURTASS Operations Center (SOC) to include array evolutions, message transmission, equipment preventive and corrective maintenance and responding to program office inquiries.
Directly interacting with embarked entities in support of array evolutions, mission requirements, communications plans, port entry/departure and security of all SURTASS controlled spaces (physical and electronic).
Ensuring all rules and regulations are followed and reporting any violations.
Training new personnel and continued training of experienced personnel.
Acting as the Commanding Officer of the onboard COMSEC account.