SME II SOCOM BFT

NexTech Solutions (NTS) is a team of experts and engineers who understand the challenges that organizations face in finding and implementing the best technologies and IT solutions to meet mission requirements. We work with our government customers in defense and civilian agencies to identify new technologies.

The Opportunity

SOCOM Blue Force Tracking/Personal Recovery Technical SME II in support of SOCOM contracts providing technical equipment advisory, training, outreach and support for SOCOM users.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the SOCOM DPM for BFT and SOF personnel on various BFT and PR equipment, technical capabilities and employment Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs)
• Assist in the development and implementation of Concepts of Operations (CONOPs)
• Provide new equipment training (NET) and recurring training on SOF Family of BFT systems for SOCOM components and their subordinates and each Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC).
• Attend and participate in technical interchange meetings, program reviews, and other working groups in support of the SOCOM BFT/PR PEO activities.
• Program, configure and deploy SOCOM BFT systems in support of deployments operations and exercises.
• Support testing of SOCOM BFT/PR systems, provide technical and operational expertise, drafting testing plans and reports, and capturing CONOPS and TTPs.
• Work with other agencies in developing and coordinating architectures and other critical information networks to support BFT operations and dissemination.

• US Citizenship with Active Top Secret clearance; SCI Eligibility

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree plus minimum 5 years prior relevant experience; a combination of education and equivalent experience including technical and operational experience will be considered.

Required Skills, Experience & Abilities

• Experience with web-based applications including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, and various viewing software programs such as: MAVEN, Aide/ARES, FT Web, Scry Enterprise, TAK, and FadeMist.
• Requires operational experience with Blue Force Tracking and SOF unique PR devices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Retired or former Special Operations soldier minimum of 5 years of United States military experience in a similar capacity.
• Experience with satellite systems, tasking, and data dissemination.
• Experience with SOF C2, ATAK, and other company deployed tactical tools supporting situational awareness.
• Experience working with software defined radios, radio frequency systems and architectures.
• Familiarity with Signals Intelligence, intelligence threats, environmental and other impacts to Satellite communications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
• Excellent motivational skills and the ability to effectively interact and communicate with administration, customers, and employees
• Experience assisting with development of tactical systems architectures, including ground, air, maritime, and dismount. Facilitate COP, extension of services, connection to SIE/SIPR, network operations (Net Ops), PLI/BFT/SA, ISR, voice, data, Line-of-Sight, SATCOM, etc.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to travel independently and operate for periods of time without supervision.
• Ability to perform CONUS and OCONUS travel requirements to support Unit., with 30% travel per year
• Must be able to repair electronic devices to include replacing batteries and some components.
• Must be able to transport a 35 pound load with no assistance

Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. NTS will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws for employment.
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