C2/C4I Senior Systems Planner & Analyst

Innovative Reasoning, LLC; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Reasoning, LLC seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to provide on-site C4I systems engineering and technical assistance for USMC/Navy assets aboard amphibious ships and auxiliary platforms at Quantico, VA.

The role requires extensive knowledge of naval networks, system integration, and lifecycle sustainment, with travel to support MEU/Afloat MAGTF deployments. A DoD clearance and strong communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management or related field; 12+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of naval network systems engineering, analysis, and design.
• Ability to work with acquisition professionals and operational forces to develop system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of system data exchanges and develop documentation on C4ISR requirements.
• Represent USMC/Navy stakeholders to inform policy, fielding plans, and resourcing decisions.
• Develop integrated amphibious C4I architectures for MAGTF deployments and ensure interoperability.

Skills

Military coordination

C4ISR domain knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management or related field

Tools

Cisco routing & switching

Microsoft Server

Active Directory

Job description

Provide on-site systems engineering and technical assistance pertaining to operational United States Marine Corps (USMC) and Navy Command and Control (C2)/command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) systems experience to work Naval integration issues related to Marine Corps and Navy C4I assets aboard amphibious warfare ships and alternate/auxiliary platforms, and provide technical and program support to Maritime Warfare (MExW), Deputy Commandant, Combat Development & Integration (DC, CD&I), located at Quantico, VA.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Drawing upon C4ISR system experience and technical knowledge in Joint and Naval mission accomplishments, conduct analysis of and develop documentation on system data exchanges. Support the analysis of amphibious C4I/C5I system requirements (primarily USMC C4I systems and networks), integration and capability development. Define, design, and develop system requirements.
• Represent USMC interests with International, National, DoD, Joint and Navy stakeholders to develop and inform C4ISR policy and fielding and installation plans/schedules and inform and enable resourcing decisions.
• Assist in creating integrated amphibious C4I architectures for a Marine Littoral Regiment, Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and/or Marine Expeditionary Force that allows for configuration and baseline control of deployed operational nodes and systems.
• Prepare a MEU/Afloat MAGTF for deployment aboard amphibious warfare vessels by tracking system standards compatibility and interoperability certifications.
• Work with acquisition professionals to ensure effective and efficient acquisition and life cycle sustainment for products, equipment, and systems by assisting in business case development (requirements) and cost/benefit analyses for proposed systems.
• Perform document analysis; requirements parsing, taxonomy alignment, reports generation, abstraction outline, and capability set mapping that will enable the further analysis of highly complex problems to be solved via automated systems.
• Analyze system interface requirements, data definitions, and user interface design issues to include a variety of detailed systems factors (input/output requirements, information flow, hardware and software requirements, and reliability characteristics).
• Facilitate user discussions and analyses to develop/refine system requirements, arbitrate conflicts between stakeholders, and recommend optimum integrated systems design approaches.
• Maintain mapping of USMC, USN, and Joint Systems to MAGTF Afloat required capabilities in support of the annual Afloat MAGTF C4 Required Capabilities (AMC4RC) Letter.
• Draft and present reports, studies, formal briefings, and business cases analyses (requirements) as required by the customer. Draft and edit the annual AMC4RC Letter in accordance with DoD documentation standards and Marine Corps style guides.
• Conduct gap review and reconciliation and attend meetings and draft summaries with key points, decisions made, and issues of contention noted. Maintain currency in relevant technologies and technical concepts.
• Support networking projects and tasks including architecture and design analysis; network systems engineering; network and C2 systems integration; test planning subsequent documentation of military networking systems’ testing.
• Provide engineering and IT services focused on solutions and customer-centric support to Naval networks/CANES/ISNS issues. Provide expertise in the design, analysis, engineering, implementation, and/or operation of USMC/Naval IT networks.
• Coordinate design of subsystems and integration into a complete system. Define system support requirements to include monitoring, capacity, staffing, and patching/updating. Analyze and resolve program support deficiencies.
• Represent USMC interests via participation in Service, Naval, and Joint level working groups, exercises, and wargames as a C4I SME.
• Coordinate the C5I integration of manned aircraft, unmanned aircraft, and aviation command and control systems aboard Naval ships.
• Facilitate the integration of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning systems aboard amphibious ships for use by an afloat MAGTF.

Supplementary/Administrative Duties

• Assist in responding to specific technical tasks assigned to MxW in the Enterprise Task Management Software Solution / Task Management Tool.
• Prepare meeting minutes and deliver to Branch Head.
• Prepare and submit monthly accomplishment reports to the Project Manager.
• Prepare and submit travel requests, reimbursement forms and trip reports as necessary.
• Complete required annual government contractor training.

Skills/Qualifications

• Capable of working efficiently within a military staff environment that requires coordination at the Navy & Marine Corps service and Joint Staff levels.
• Understanding of current and legacy information and communication exchange systems for ashore and afloat Marine Corps units.
• Possess knowledge of existing Naval networks & systems and their architecture.
• Certified at Information Assurance Management Level 1 (i.e., Certified Authorization Professional, Certified Network Defender, Computing Technology Industry Association: Cloud+, Security+).
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communications, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.

Education/Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University in Information Systems Management or related field and at least 12 years of relevant experience is required. In lieu of a degree, 12 years of substantive, relevant experience is applicable. Experience is a higher-level discriminator over educational achievements.
• The candidate must have extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures used in naval network systems engineering, analysis, and design. The candidate will provide technical expertise and lead the analysis of highly complex systems and networks and will work closely with acquisition professionals and operational forces to develop system requirements, resolve interface and performance issues, and develop/evaluate new systems that are cost effective and meet operational requirements.
• The candidate must possess extensive knowledge of Marine Corps and Navy organizational structures and functions.

Experience

• Possess experience in applying technical expertise and understanding of Navy and/or Marine Corps tactical networks with specific emphasis on afloat networks’ design, development, integration, and installation.
• Possess experience and understanding of Cisco routing & switching, to include fundamentals of routing & switching, routing protocols, Virtual Local Area Networks, subnetting, etc.
• Possess solid understanding and experience with Microsoft Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Active Directory, and Domain Name System.
• Possess experience with Host Based Security System, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution, and Navy and/or other Marine Corps tactical applications.
• Possess an understanding of and experience with tactical radio and satellite communications connections to Wide Area Network/Local Area Network.
• Possess an understanding of and experience with Cloud (i.e., Amazon Web Service, Azure) and/or Hybrid networks.

Location:

The primary workplace will be at Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Development & Integration (HQMC CD&I) General Raymond G. Davis Center (Bldg. 3300), 3300 Russell Rd, Quantico, VA 22134.

Work Environment

• On-site Office Environment, amongst mixed military/civilian/contractor personnel.
• Employees will be exposed to a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities, and abilities.

Physical Demands

• Work is generally sedentary; there could be a requirement to assist in moving and repositioning computer systems, servers, and other office equipment weighing no more than 50 pounds per person (e.g., two-man lift 100 lbs.).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule:

Full-Time/40 hours per week. Mon-Fri/8 hours a day. Normal working hours are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (0800 - 1600).

License And Other Requirements

• Hold a valid US Driver’s License, with ability to operate private, and commercial owned motor vehicles (Rental), as required for commuting and travel.
• Must be able to obtain a contractor's common access card, which will stand as identification for instructors and will enable them to access government owned computer equipment and Non-secure Internet Protocol.

Salary and Benefits:

As stated during the interview/hiring process.

Security Clearance:

Possess an active U.S. Secret level security clearance. As required, obtain a Secure Internet Protocol (SIPR) access token for access to government SIPR computers terminals.

Travel:

Travel to other government facilities, other contractor facilities, and/or ships will be required. Travel may be required on weekends and could include CONUS and OCONUS locations. The exact dates and duration of travel will vary dependent upon location and requirements of individual events to include planning, attendance at meetings, conferences and/or wargames.

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Naval Science

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers License
• Security Clearance

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