Laser Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Faac-Incorporated; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant or housing assistance

Job summary

Faac-Incorporated seeks a contractor to support laser range safety and training on Marine Corps ranges at Quantico, VA. You will review range encroachment, integrate laser danger zones, and develop safety policy in line with MCO 3570.1D, enabling compliant and safe operations for current and future training programs.

The role requires supporting analysis of range policies, advising on deployment of laser-based systems (MILES, TES, HITS, AGES, DRTS), and ensuring adherence to installation range

Qualifications

• Experience with laser-enabled training systems (MILES, TES, HITS, AGES, DRTS).
• Secret or Interim Secret clearance required prior to hiring.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze encroachment, airspace, and environmental concerns for range placement and use.
• Integrate laser danger zones with other range activities (SDZs, WDZs, explosives).
• Provide knowledge for RTAM and Installation Range Management plans per MCO 3550.10.
• Advise on location, size, and integration of non-lethal weapons within ranges.
• Support planning and execution of laser range safety training on ranges.
• Develop updated laser range safety guidance and IAW MCO 3570.1D.

Skills

Laser range safety

Range management

Security clearance

Tools

LRMT Tool

Job description

We are pipelining candidates for a future role. ***Contingent upon Contract Award***

LASER RANGE SAFETY SUPPORT

The Contractor shall provide management and operational support of Marine Corps ranges with knowledgeable personnel to provide the expertise and capability necessary to analyze, execute and better implement and provide an efficient, effective training program addressing laser operations, for current and future capabilities, including but not limited to specific disciplines in the following:

• The contractor shall review and analyze encroachment, airspace, and environmental concerns among USMC RTAs to provide assistance to installations and make recommendations regarding efficient and effective placement of ranges for laser range training, to include considerations such as buffer angle adjustments, Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance options, and Firing Point locations.
• The contractor shall integrate and/or deconflict laser danger zones with other danger zone activities (i.e., SDZs, WDZs, Explosives, etc.) within Operational Training Ranges.
• The contractor shall provide knowledge and support related to RTAM and Installation Range Management plans for the purpose of planning, advisory, programmatic, and training implementation, development and management of current and future operational range policies and programs IAW MCO 3550.10 as it pertains to lasers.
• The contractor shall provide subject matter expertise to support the in-depth review and analysis of issues related to and concerning the location and size of training related danger zones (i.e. surface danger zones, weapon danger zones, explosive danger zones, laser surface danger zones, and noise areas) in the context of other installation features as crucial to the efficient operation of USMC ranges and understanding for the location, size, capabilities, and integration of non-lethal weapons in regards to activities on range and training areas.
• The contractor shall provide technical knowledge of USMC Laser Range Safety IAW MCO 3570.1D and expertise of multi-service laser use.
• The contractor shall provide technical knowledge and expertise in the planning and execution of laser range safety as it pertains to aviation range certification IAW MCO 3550.9A.
• The contractor shall provide expertise in laser certifications that support air to ground munitions IAW MCO 3550.9A, and MCO 3570.1D.
• The contractor shall provide technical knowledge and expertise concerning the use of the RMTK Laser Range Management Tool (LRMT) Tool IAW MCO 3570.1D.
• The contractor shall provide technical knowledge and expertise of USMC range safety policy and how that policy relates to DoD policy concerning laser use.
• The contractor shall support the development of laser range safety operational training range policies and programs.
• The contractor shall provide subject matter expertise in the development, planning, and execution of laser range safety training on operational ranges.
• The contractor shall develop updated laser range safety guidance, SOUMs and draft updates to and IAW MCO 3570.1D.
• The contractor shall provide analytical capability for laser range safety and design that extends OCONUS to enhance international training capability.
• The contractor shall provide subject matter expertise in the development, implementation, and revision of ARSP-4.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience supporting laser-enabled training systems (MILES, TES, HITS, AGES, DRTS), engineering verification, operational testing, lifecycle sustainment, and technical validation of laser-based training capabilities.
• A Secret Security Clearance or Interim Secret Clearance is required prior to hiring.

Location & Hours

Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, VA. The majority of work will be performed on normal Government workdays, excluding legal holidays, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. (M/F/D/V)