AF DCGS Enterprise Services Comm/Cyber SME (Senior)

The Intellekt Group, LLC; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intellekt Group, LLC is seeking an experienced candidate to support the Air Combat Command with technical and programmatic expertise in AF DCGS, ISR networks, and enterprise services. You will assess campus-area and wide-area architectures, support system integration, and advise on modernization, testing, and cyber operations in coordination with government stakeholders.

Applicants should have strong knowledge of AF DCGS, DoD/IC ISR mission systems, and enterprise networking, with the

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of AF DCGS or comparable DoD/IC ISR mission systems.
• Experience with enterprise networking and communications architectures.
• Ability to analyze network interoperability and system integration.
• Security clearance and SCI eligibility: TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME in AF DCGS and ISR network and systems integration.
• Assess AF DCGS/ISR network architectures including campus-wide networks and COMSEC requirements.
• Support architecture and engineering analysis for modifications, readiness, testing, and modernization.
• Develop policies, cost analyses, tactics, procedures, and technical solutions for AF DCGS operations.
• Review proposed systems for migration and coordinate priorities and sustainment with commands.

Skills

AF DCGS knowledge

DoD/IC ISR systems

Enterprise networking

Communications architectures

Network integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Support Air Combat Command (ACC) with technical and programmatic expertise in Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) network infrastructure, communications systems, and enterprise services. Assess campus-area and wide-area architectures, support network and system integration, and advise on interoperability, modernization, testing, fielding, cybersecurity, and sustainment. Coordinate with government stakeholders and working groups to strengthen AF DCGS capabilities and their integration with broader ISR mission systems.

Description

Job Summary

Support Air Combat Command (ACC) with technical and programmatic expertise in Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) network infrastructure, communications systems, and enterprise services. Assess campus-area and wide-area architectures, support network and system integration, and advise on interoperability, modernization, testing, fielding, cybersecurity, and sustainment. Coordinate with government stakeholders and working groups to strengthen AF DCGS capabilities and their integration with broader ISR mission systems.

Essential Functions

• Provide subject matter expertise in AF DCGS and ISR network and systems integration, including engineering services supporting demonstrations, training, technology development, innovation, testing, and fielding.
• Assess AF DCGS and ISR communications and network architectures, including campus-area and wide-area networks, nodes, connectivity pathways, and communications security (COMSEC) requirements.
• Conduct architecture and engineering analysis supporting equipment modifications, initial and readiness spares packages (RSP), support equipment, operational test and evaluation, compatibility and interoperability certification/testing, and modernization planning.
• Develop or assess policies, implementation schedules, cost analyses, operational tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), technology solutions, sustainment requirements, and logistics approaches supporting AF DCGS operations.
• Review proposed systems for migration into the AF DCGS capabilities baseline; coordinate acquisition, implementation, and sustainment priorities and issues among supporting and using commands and agencies.
• Provide operational and programmatic insight into Intelligence Community (IC) and Service cyber operations, systems and networks, airborne ISR platforms and sensors, data links, and associated mission-system interfaces.
• Evaluate and support integration of new or updated commercial and government off-the-shelf (COTS/GOTS) enterprise services and applications related to information technology maintenance and cyber operations.
• Participate in relevant working groups; develop technical documentation, management approaches, and implementation plans that communicate and coordinate ISR strategies, requirements, and concepts.
• Advise and provide assessments to ACC staff on relationships among AF DCGS, other ISR capabilities, and the network, communications, and infrastructure architectures and resources supporting their employment.

Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of AF DCGS or comparable DoD/IC ISR mission systems, enterprise networking, communications architectures, and network or systems integration.
• Experienced with AF DCGS Strategy, Manpower, and Policy.
• Ability to analyze campus-area and wide-area networks, network nodes and pathways, COMSEC considerations, system interoperability, and technical impacts to ISR operations.
• Ability to develop technical assessments, architecture or modernization recommendations, coordination documentation, and concise briefings for technical and operational stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of system lifecycle activities, including integration, testing, fielding, sustainment, and coordination across multiple commands or agencies.
• Minimum years of experience and education: 10Yrs/ Bachelors degree.
• Must possess a valid US passport.
• Security clearance and SCI eligibility: TS/SCI

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with AF DCGS network architecture, capabilities-baseline migration, or architecture modernization efforts.
• Exposure to IC or Service cyber operations, airborne ISR platforms and sensors, tactical data links, and operational mission-system interfaces.
• Experience with COTS/GOTS enterprise-services integration, compatibility or interoperability testing, certification, and COMSEC coordination.
• Experience supporting ACC/MAJCOM or cross-command working groups, operational TTPs, acquisition coordination, cost/schedule analysis, and logistics or sustainment planning.

Compensation

• Salary range: $120-132k annually, based on experience
• Compensation issued bi-weekly
• Immediate availability- Full Time- Monday-Friday

About The Organization Who We Are

Intellekt is a team of dedicated professionals committed to our personal and professional goals, serving our clients and their important missions, and promoting the safety and security of U.S. interests at home and abroad. Accountability is the foundation of our culture. We use this foundation to deliver value to our clients by analyzing problems, formulating solutions, and driving results with focus and determination. Our values of Authenticity, Judgement, Details, and Passion guide our decisions. Together, as Intellektuals, we strive to be the most ethical and accountable provider of intelligence, law enforcement, knowledge sharing, and technology solutions in the industry. For more information about our organization visit: https://theintellektgroup.com/careers/

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.