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Surface and Air Surveillance & Command and Control (C2) Operations Subject Matter Expert

APR Consulting
Elkridge, MD Contractor
POSTED ON 9/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2028
An aerospace client is looking for a Surface and Air Surveillance & Command and Control (C2) Operations Subject Matter Expert to support training, analysis, and operational integration efforts.

Location: Elkridge, MD 21075 (Onsite)
Position: Surface and Air Surveillance & Command and Control (C2) Operations Subject Matter Expert
Pay Rate: $39.76/hr. - $49.55/hr. on W2 (DOE)
Duration: 18 months or longer
Schedule: 9/80A or 5x8
Shift: 1st Shift

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced Surface and Air Surveillance & Command and Control (C2) Operations Subject Matter Expert to support training, analysis, and operational integration efforts. This role requires deep, hands-on operational knowledge in building and maintaining a recognized air and surface picture using multiple sensors, communications paths, and data links. The ideal candidate brings operational and instructional experience from U.S. military, NATO, or similar service and non-military personnel that has taught or supported training at a recognized service schoolhouse or training center.

Responsibilities:
  • Surveillance Operations Background (Surface & Air)
  • Operational background may include one or more of the following environments:
  • Surface Surveillance
  • Harbor / Port / Inland Waterway Surveillance:
  • Typically associated with the U.S. Coast Guard
  • Open-Sea / Blue-Water Surveillance:
  • Typically associated with the U.S. Navy
  • Relevant Naval roles include Operations Specialists (OS) who man tactical displays, identify and track surface contacts, and maintain the recognized maritime picture aboard ships or ashore.

    Equivalents may include Tactical Operations or similarly titled billets supporting surface and air picture development.
  • Air Surveillance
  • Air surveillance experience may include roles traditionally associated with the U.S. Air Force, but may also be performed by other services depending on mission and control center location.
  • Relevant experience includes:
  • Detection, identification, and tracking of air objects
  • Maintenance of a Recognized Air Picture (RAP)
  • Air surveillance operations within command centers, or joint operations centers
  • Relevant Air Force duty backgrounds may include Command and Control, Air Surveillance, Weapons / Battle Management, or equivalent air defense and airspace management functions.
  • Command and Control (C2) Experience
  • Command and Control operations are conducted by all military services, depending on mission and location of the control center. Qualified candidates will have experience integrating:
  • Surface and air sensors
  • Voice and data communications
  • Tactical data links
  • Multi-domain inputs into a unified operational picture
Basic Qualifications:
  • U.S. Citizenship required.  
  • High School Diploma or equivalent 
  • Prior military service (Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or NATO)
  • Direct experience in surface and/or air surveillance operations
  • Experience identifying, tracking, and managing air and surface objects
  • Experience contributing to or maintaining a common operational picture
  • Demonstrated operational proficiency regardless of rank or title
  • Familiar with Automatic Independent Surveillance, marine radar products and maritime safety are needed
  • Familiar with ADS-B, radio direction finding, Electronic Support Measures, and Electronic Intelligence.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Instructor experience at a recognized military schoolhouse or training center

• Background as a Navy Operations Specialist (OS), Coast Guard surveillance operator, Air Force C2 / air surveillance operator, Marine Corps Tactical Operations, or equivalent

• Joint or multi-domain operational experience

• Experience supporting training development, simulation, or operational analysis


Key Attributes:
• Strong situational awareness across air and maritime domains

• Deep practical understanding of surveillance and C2 operations

• Ability to translate real-world operational experience into training or program support

• Service agnostic and mission focused mindset

About our client:

Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.


We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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