What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Introduction SME (Tactical ISR) position at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.?
MTSI's Defense Services Division is seeking a Fleet Introduction Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Navy customers in the integration and fielding of advanced overthehorizontargeting (OTHT) capabilities. In this role, you will work closely with NAVSEA, NAVAIR, NAVWAR, warfare centers, and fleet operators to ensure new capabilities are effectively transitioned into operational use across Navy platforms.
As a Fleet Introduction SME, you will develop and coordinate fleet introduction plans, support system integration and evaluation events, and help shape tactics, training, and procedures that enhance warfighter readiness. Your efforts will directly contribute to accelerating advanced kill chain capabilities to the fleet, improving maritime situational awareness, and strengthening overall mission effectiveness. You will collaborate with engineering, test, logistics, and operational teams to ensure a smooth transition of emerging technologies from development to deployment.
You'll be a great fit for this role if:
- You have experience supporting Navy programs, fleet operations, or system integration activities.
- You understand Navy organizational structures, operational environments, and the processes used to introduce new capabilities to the fleet.
- You have worked with OTHTrelated systems, sensor integration, tactical data links, or ISR feeds supporting maritime operations.
- You have strong analytical skills and can identify integration risks, operational impacts, and system performance gaps.
- You are comfortable engaging directly with operators, engineers, test teams, and program office personnel to resolve issues and facilitate capability fielding.
- You have familiarity with shipboard systems, combat systems architectures, and crossplatform kill chain concepts.
- You have excellent communication skills and can prepare clear, effective briefs and reports for senior Navy stakeholders.
- You thrive in fastpaced, collaborative environments supporting complex, multistakeholder programs.
- You are willing to travel up to 20% to support shipboard events, operator engagements, and fleet introduction activities.
Qualifications Required:
- 5 years of experience working with combat systems for the DoD or U.S. Navy as a civilian, military personnel, or contractor
- Experience with operations, sensors, and weapons system integration onboard U.S. Naval ships
- Knowledge of the combat system software development lifecycle
- TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor's degree
Even better if you have these desired skills:
- Experience with U.S. Navy platforms, combat and networked systems, surface and air-launched weapons, C4I, Sensor, and EW systems
- Experience with NAVSEA and Naval Surface Warfare Center programs
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition and logistics policies and procedures
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Physics, or an Engineering field preferred; master's degree in mathematics, Physics, or an Engineering field a plus.
Clearance Requirements:
Must possess at Top Secret/SCI clearance.
The pay range for this position is $150,000 to $190,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.
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- Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com
MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.
MTSI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $150,000 - $190,000