Position Title: Navy and Marine Corps Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Location: Camp Pendleton, CA
Position Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 USD
Security Clearance Requirement: Position requires active security clearance
Certification Requirements:
Years of Experience: 3+ years in relevant field
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) is an anti-ship missile system developed for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) to support land-to-sea attacks performed by the United States Navy (USN). The NMESIS features the latest USN anti-ship missile, the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), mounted atop the chassis of an unmanned variant of the Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). The subject matter expert (SME) will support tactical communication with the NMESIS using a variety of USMC tactical radios to integrate with Weapons Control System (WCS), and Command and Control (C2) connections to enable the transport and firing of NSM. The SME will also assist to identify and resolve communication issues with the WCS, and C2 connections. These support efforts are provided 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.
- Assist operators to configure, maintain, operate, and troubleshoot the NMESIS.
- Configure a variety of tactical radios to establish WCS, and C2 connections to enable operators to execute fire missions.
- Analyze data to identify and resolve potential issues affecting hardware, software, and network performance.
- Install and configure network communication equipment to fix hardware or software issues.
- 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 (TM), operating and administrator guides, fleet advisory messages (FAMs), and internal approved knowledge base(s).
- Provide remote support to the FMF on other fires related systems such as AFATDS, CLRF-IC, G/ATOR-(GB-2), HH-VDL, HIMARS, JADOCS, LCMR, MMIM, using the proprietary solutions and ticket management system.
- Identify and elevate situations requiring urgent attention.
Required Skills:
- Experienced with AFATDS, JADOCS, and HIMARS.
- Experienced with fire support planning and current operations to provide up-to-date battlespace information, target analysis, battle damage assessment (BDA), and collateral damage estimate (CDE).
- Experience with planning tactical communication waveforms and network planning software such as the Harris CPA, JENM, and ACES.
- Understanding of signal flow of network topology.
- Self-starter with initiative.
- Experience working with customers, addressing issues, and managing customer concerns and requests over the phone and/or in person.
- Strong active listening, data entry, and documentation skills.
- Effective communicator of highly technical information.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and consistent resolution of IT problems.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable to fluid environments.
- Understand and troubleshoot basic computer configurations.
Familiar with/Fulfilled MOS:
- MOS: 08XX
- Program nets, configure radios, and update software and firmware utilizing Harris CPA.
- Familiar with HIMARS or completed the HIMARS Operator (USMC) Course.
- ANW2 and MUOS networks
- TRAVEL REQUIRED FOR POSITION - Must be able to obtain or possess a valid US Passport and be physically qualified to support military exercises and contingency operations.
- 3+ years in a relevant field
- Experience working with customers, addressing issues, and managing customer concerns and requests over the phone and/or in person.
- Experience supporting Marine Corps C4I systems and equipment.
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in military training and education.
- Direct participation in real-world operations is desired.
- Strong active listening, data entry, and documentation skills.
- Willing to work in a 24x7x365 secured environment, demonstrate intuitive problem-solving skills, and allow for flexible scheduling.
Certification Requirements:
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance
- 401K with Employer Contribution Matching
- Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company
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