Digital Communications SME/Top Secret Clearance

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• Salary Range - $90,000 to $105,000
• Location - This is remote worker position with a work location within a 50-mile communizing distance of one of these locations: NAB Coronado, CA; NAWS China Lake, CA; NAS Point Mugu, CA; MCAS Yuma, AZ; Eglin AFB, FL; or JEB Little Creek Fort Story, VA. Travel is required.
• Clearance - Top-Secret

Summary: This position provides support to the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) Digital Precision Strike Suite (DPSS) Development and Sustainment Support Program.

Job Requirements:

• Develop and deliver training programs on communication protocols, encryption, and system maintenance for military and defense personnel.
• Assist in the evaluation, testing, and implementation of communication technologies to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Support mission planning by ensuring reliable and secure communication capabilities.
• Conduct hands-on troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of tactical radios and networking equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, cybersecurity, and operations personnel, to ensure seamless integration of communication assets.
• Develop technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training manuals.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, military communication standards, and security protocols.
• Provide recommendations on system upgrades and procurement strategies based on operational needs.
• Support military training exercises and test events by ensuring communication systems function optimally
• Provide assistance in the installation, operation, and maintenance of tactical communication systems, including radios, satellite terminals, and networking equipment.
• Support troubleshooting and repair of communication equipment in both training and testing environments.
• Configure and test communication systems to ensure reliability and security in mission-critical scenarios.
• Assist in training personnel in the proper use and maintenance of communication devices.
• Support frequency management and encryption key loading for secure communications.
• Work closely with senior personnel and SMEs to integrate communication solutions into operational planning.
• Maintain detailed documentation, including equipment configurations, troubleshooting
  
  procedures, and system reports.
• Submit on-time deliverables
• Attend meetings as required.

Qualifications and Certifications

• Top Secret Clearance, SCI Eligible
• Must bring subject matter expertise and 8-10 years of experience in tactical communication systems, including Harris Falcon III/VI family of radios, ViaSat TDL radios, and the use of Internet Protocol (IP) technology.
• SMEs typically perform the following kinds of functions independently:
  
  
  
  • Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project's inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs;
  • Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff;
  • Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for end-user specific or mission critical challenges/issues;
  • Consults with end-users to define need or problem, supervises studies, and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.
  
  
  
  

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.