C4PS-2510 Tactical Radio (TACRAD) SME - APRIL 2026

C4 Planning Solutions•Camp Pendleton North, CA

2d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a dual-hatted, full-time role providing remote and on-site support for Tactical Radio (TACRAD) and Terrestrial High-Capacity Communications (THC2) systems. The support is delivered to the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) during deployments, in garrison, and while participating in major exercises and contingency operations both within and outside the continental United States (CONUS and OCONUS). The position involves working cross-functionally with various departments and personnel at Government Customer sites, requiring up to 25% travel. Key responsibilities include providing C4I systems technical support, troubleshooting, guidance, analysis, system setup, maintenance, upgrades, and configuration management for fielded Marine Corps C4I systems. The role operates within a team environment comprising military, government civilians, and contractor personnel, and requires expertise in various tactical communication systems.

Requirements

Position requires active security clearance.
CompTIA Security+ certification.
3 - 5 years direct experience with TACRAD.
Must be able to obtain or possess a valid US Passport.
Must be physically qualified to support military exercises and contingency operations.
Thorough understanding of RF theory and antennas, to assist in HF antenna selection and erection in a Field expedient setting.
Ability to install and operate associated radio software platforms to include the Harris CPA, RPA, JENM, ACES, NRDI, Code plug, ASTRO-25, and the Thales PC Programmer.
Basic understanding of Computer Networking and sub netting, with the ability to troubleshoot and configure radio to PC connections on various versions of Windows OS.
Have a foundation of network fundamentals for IP addressing and subnetting.
Strong understanding of spectrums, frequency management, signal flow, and transmission theories.
Familiar with the transportable, self-enclosed Troposcatter terminal (multichannel) AN/TRC-170A.
Familiar with vehicular-mounted integrated High-Capacity Line-Of-Sight (HCLOS) radio system AN/MRC-142.
Familiar with the AN/TRC-238 (LRS).
Familiar with Next Generation Troposcatter System.
Familiar with the Wireless Point-to-Point Link (WPPL) terrestrial high-capacity line of sight (HCLOS) radio system.
Experience with the electro-magnetic spectrum.
Experience working with customers, addressing issues, and managing customer concerns and requests over the telephone and/or in person.
Strong active listening, data entry, and documentation skills.
Experience writing technical solutions and commercial knowledgebase articles.
Intermediate analytical and troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and consistent resolution of IT problems.
Experience supporting Marine Corps C4I systems and equipment.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in military training and education.
Willing to work in a 24x7x365 secured environment.
Demonstrate intuitive problem-solving skills.
Allow for flexible scheduling.
Adaptable to fluid environments.
Personal effectiveness/credibility.
Excellent attention to detail.
Effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally with several departments and prioritize tasks as needed.

Nice To Haves

Direct participation in real-world operations is desired.

Responsibilities

Provides remote and on-site support in the set-up, operation, and troubleshooting of both Tactical Radio (TACRAD) and Terrestrial High-Capacity Communications (THC2) systems.
Provides support efforts to the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) while deployed, in garrison, in preparation for, and while participating in major exercises and contingency operations in CONUS and OCONUS.
Works cross-functionally with several departments and those who are performing work at Government Customers’ sites.
Provides expertise on Tactical Radios (TACRAD).
Provide on-site and global command, control, computer, communications, and intelligence (C4I) systems technical support to the operating forces of the United States Marine Corps, joint services, allied nations, and program offices to ensure effective use of C4I systems throughout the spectrum of military operations.
Will provide C4I systems expertise to include troubleshooting, guidance and analysis of tactical communications systems, system set-up, maintenance, upgrades and configuration management for fielded Marine Corps C4I systems.
Works in a team environment consisting of military, government civilians, and contractor personnel.
Utilizes technical expertise in at least two systems to include (but not limited to): VSAT/SATCOM, NOTM, COC, CAC2S, AFATDS, TBMCS, JBC-P, MCH, MARCIMS, JADOCS, AFATDS, TCS, MMIM, FTAS, IDS-MC, URN, JTCW, TVSS, THSv2, C2PC, SPRS, tactical radios and tactical networks.
Configure, program, operate, troubleshoot, and conduct fault isolation of the AN/MRC-142, WPPL-T, AN/TRC-170, AN/TRC-238(LRS).
Support THC2 Systems during test and evaluation events.
Perform spectrum analysis.
Interface with FMF personnel and US Government employees to provide break/fix support to USMC tactical networks in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
Research questions using available information resources: technical manual, operating and administrator guides, fleet advisory messages (FAMs), and internal approved knowledge base(s).
Identify and elevate situations requiring urgent attention.
Train the FMF to set up, configure, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain the TACRAD and THC2 systems.