Tech Support Specialist-C4I (Engineer Systems 2) - 29430

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.•Virginia Beach, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking a qualified professional for the role of Engineer Systems 2. This onsite position is located at the Navy Warfare Development Center at Norfolk Naval Station and supports both the Maritime Operations Center – Exercise Support Team (MOC‑EST) and the Naval Surface Warfare Center – Corona (NSWC‑Corona). The selected candidate will help deliver Navy LVC training across all assigned Areas of Responsibility (AORs). In this role, the engineer will serve as the C4I Systems Global Command and Control System (GCCS) Engineer, providing GCCS operational expertise during all Fleet Synthetic Training – Operations (FST‑O) events for fleet and task force staffs.

Requirements

2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
Candidates must be able to analyze and troubleshoot at the system level to detect and resolve problems and will require interaction with Military, Government and Contractor Leadership.
Candidate must have the flexibility to work non-standard work hours and work weeks of more than 40 hours to meet business, customer, and contractual requirements.
Candidate must have strong background in Common Tactical Picture Management (CTPM), GCCS-M/J.
Candidate must be able to obtain a COMPTIA Security+ certification within the first 90 days of employment.
Candidate must be able to complete a Cyber Security Workforce approved Operating System course within the first 90 days of employment.
Candidate must be able to address technical issues and engage engineers from the appropriate domains to resolve.
Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
Candidate must have an Active Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of USN or Joint DoD GCCS school
Experience working with GCCS Family of Systems
Experience with Operational Specification for Over the Horizon Gold (OS-OTG)
Understanding of OPTASK COP/CTPM
Experience with GCCS communication interfaces
Understanding of GCCS topology and C4I architectures
Familiarity with Joint Semi-Automated Forces/Joint Simulated Bus (JSAF/JBUS).
DIS Experience with Model and Simulation Systems to include Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) and JSAF.
Experience working with Navy training systems and command structure.
Experience working with Joint Staff or headquarters.

Responsibilities

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
The Specialist will be required to perform Operations on all NSWC C4I systems and Maintenance as required.
Interface with outside agencies to provide C4I system connectivity between major commands and will assist with the testing and integration of new C4I technologies.
Provide knowledge and expertise in operating Global Command and Control System-Joint (GCCS-J) system.
Provide Onsite and remote troubleshooting support for C4I systems across NCTE Enterprise.
Prepare reports and briefs as required.