Intermediate Subject Matter Expert

Calian Group Ltd.; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian consulting firm is seeking Intermediate Subject Matter Experts to provide strategic recommendations and deliver expertise on command and control systems. Ideal candidates will have a post-secondary degree and at least 4 years of relevant military project experience. The role involves supporting the planning and execution of military initiatives and ensuring interoperability of critical systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience advising or supervising military projects.
• Experience in CAF Operational Functions or C4ISR systems.
• Eligible for Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert recommendations on domain-specific capabilities.
• Deliver subject matter expertise on command and control systems.
• Capture and analyze operational data and prepare performance reports.

Skills

Expert recommendations on domain-specific capabilities

C2 and C4ISR systems expertise

Operational data analysis

Education

Post-secondary degree from a Canadian University or College

Job description

Position Overview

Calian is seeking 2 Intermediate Subject Matter Experts to assist our client with the facilitation of their project.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert recommendations on the use of domain-specific capabilities (e.g., artillery, infantry, logistics) at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels.
• Deliver subject matter expertise on command and control (C2) and C4ISR systems employed by the CAF, coalition partners, and allied forces.
• Support the installation, integration, and configuration of C2 and C4ISR systems, ensuring interoperability, including voice and machine-to-machine communications across network infrastructures.
• Develop and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) based on operational experience and evolving needs.
• Support the planning and execution of wargaming, research, analysis, and Canadian Army doctrine development initiatives.
• Provide briefings and capability demonstrations to senior staff, stakeholders, and visiting delegations, including comparative assessments with allied or competing systems.
• Capture and analyze and/or interpret operational data and prepare performance reports.
• Identify and recommend tools, systems, and methodologies to integrate C2 and C4ISR capabilities into experimentation and training scenarios.
• Ensure accurate scenario representation and data integrity in alignment with current TTPs for training and experimentation purposes.
• Contribute to the design and development of scenarios and training exercises, including integration of AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies.
• Advise on conceptual frameworks, methodological approaches and design development.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback on draft concepts and designs, including terminology, definitions, and process improvements.
• Submit key reference documentation to support development and validation activities.
• Attend and actively participate in in-person and remote working groups, seminars, and meetings as directed by the Technical Authority.

Qualifications

• Must have a post-secondary degree from a Canadian University or College
• Must have a minimum of 4 years of experience, within the last 10 years, working on a project, supervising a project or advising a military commander in relation to at least one of the following:
• • CAF Operational Functions: Experience working on the development of one or more of the Canadian Armed Forces operational functions within fighting power: Command, Sense, Act, Shield, Sustain
  • Advisory or Support Functions: Providing advice or support in the management or development of one or more of the following areas:
    • C4ISR Systems
    • Communication and Information Systems (CIS)
    • Military doctrine or policy
    • Concept and Design processes
    • Military intelligence
    • Logistics
    • Targeting
    • Or other military specialty specified in a task authorization request
  • Military Operations and Leadership Functions: Advising, supporting, or executing military functions related to:
    • Operations
    • Planning
    • Institutional leadership

Additional Requirements

• Must have or be eligible to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level