Intermediate Systems Specialist

Job Description

REF #001

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support and advice to all client stakeholders and delivery teams;
• Participate in and coordinate verification, validation activities and test events relating to sensor integration;
• Conduct engineering and management analyses of issues as needed;
• Participate in national and international standards working groups (WG), routine program meetings and domain-specific conferences that will assist in the evolution of the Sensor Integration;
• Participate in program Large Solution Increment, HQ Domain and MD Program Increment events as necessary;
• Access, monitor and contribute to SharePoint and Engineering Information System (EIS) Observations;
• Participate in ISTAR/Geo vision and road mapping workshops;
• Support integration activities on the client systems including, but not limited to Consolidated Secret Network Infrastructure and Joint Secret Information System;
• Develop test plans for all sensor integration capabilities;
• Develop, design, and maintain test beds and test procedures;
• Produce reports and presentations as needed;
• Coordinate with stakeholders to assist platform personnel in resolving integration and training issues;
• Maintain all relevant technical documentation regarding supported applications and equipment to support corporate Information Management (IM);
• Track technical problems and solutions using collaborative environments to support configuration control and change management activities;
• Provide system specialist user audits and feedback;
• Responsible for scrum master duties and activities for Large Solution Domain and HQ Domain;

Usability and Human-Computer Interaction

• Improve and enhance systems to satisfy users’ needs;
• Enhance usability by maximizing effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction;
• Work closely with software and engineering teams to develop specialized Graphical User Interfaces on military embedded hardware devices or software designs for complex applications;
• Identify and create software user interface requirements and analyze implementation;
• Document the analysis, design, and test activities in accordance with development standards.

Management of Electronic Warfare (EW)

• Management of authorized Electronic Warfare (EW) equipment distribution;
• Development and maintenance of EW technical publications, including engineering schematics/diagrams, parts lists, engineering changes data, test & evaluation;
• Provide advice to procurement planning in support of EW obsolescence management;
• Support EW Change Management process through configuration of EW Baseline and integration of new devices and technologies to EW systems and networks;
• ISTAR System level architecture for military C4ISR systems; and/or Data architecture definition and implementation;
• Identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex communication and information system issues on all associated platforms and related projects;
• Analyzing, designing, and/or implementing solutions for communication and information systems on all associated WLS platforms and related projects;
• System integration, verification, and validation for hardware and software components (COTS and/or custom developed) in new or existing WLS platforms and related projects.

Qualifications

• Proof of STEM diploma (2 year minimum) or University Degree in networking, software, computer, systems, electrical, or a suitable engineering or technical field required to support Land C4ISR.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in system engineering in a minimum of 3 of the following criteria:
• Demonstrated work experience in planning, configuring, employing, and managing command and control communication and information systems in a distributed platform environment or within a client/server environment, or ISTAR systems.
• Demonstrated work experience in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex communication and information system and/or ISTAR system problems.
• Demonstrated work experience in analyzing, designing, and/or implementing solutions for communication and information systems or ISTAR systems.
• Demonstrated work experience in developing and documenting system management solutions (tools and processes) for command and control communication and information systems in mobile platforms or within a client/server environment, or ISTAR systems.
• Demonstrated work experience in system integration, verification, and validation for hardware and software components (COTS and/or custom developed) in new or existing systems.
• Demonstrated work experience in life-cycle management of tactical communication and information systems, or ISTAR systems.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a System Specialist on Military C4ISR systems.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in the preparation of technical concept documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in the field of Information Technology / Information management or engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in each of at least three of the following criteria:
• Communicating information technology frameworks/strategies to management and technical staff.
• Communicating system engineering direction for projects or systems.
• Providing advice, guidance, and recommendations on technical issues to support the decision-making of senior management.
• Participating in multidisciplinary teams in the development of IT tactical systems, frameworks, or strategies.
• Performing strategic, operational, or tactical planning for projects or systems to meet corporate strategy.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Secret level clearance with PSPC and a Controlled Goods Certification.

Additional Information

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.