C4PS-2510 Tactical Radio (TACRAD) SME - AUGUST 2025

Position Title: Tactical Radio Subject Matter Expert (TACRAD)

Location: Camp Pendleton CA

Position Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $70000 - $80000 USD

Security Clearance Requirement: Position requires active security clearance

Certification Requirements:

• CompTIA Security

Years of Experience: 3 - 5 years direct experience with TACRAD

Roles and Responsibilities:

This position is a dual-hatted role that reports directly to the PM or a designee. The role provides remote and on-site support in the set-up operation and troubleshooting of both Tactical Radio (TACRAD) and Terrestrial High-Capacity Communications (THC2) systems. These support efforts are provided to the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) while deployed in garrison in preparation for and while participating in major exercises and contingency operations in CONUS and OCONUS.

Will work cross-functionally with several departments and those who are performing work at Government Customers sites. Position will be required to travel at the Government Customers request. Travel is expected up to 25%.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides expertise on Tactical Radios (TACRAD).
• Provide on-site and global command control computer communications and intelligence (C4I) systems technical support to the operating forces of the United States Marine Corps joint services allied nations and program offices to ensure effective use of C4I systems throughout the spectrum of military operations.
• Will provide C4I systems expertise to include troubleshooting guidance and analysis of tactical communications systems system set-up maintenance upgrades and configuration management for fielded Marine Corps C4I systems.
• Works in a team environment consisting of military government civilians and contractor personnel. Utilizes technical expertise in at least two systems to include (but not limited to): VSAT/SATCOM NOTM COC CAC2S AFATDS TBMCS JBC-P MCH MARCIMS JADOCS AFATDS TCS MMIM FTAS IDS-MC URN JTCW TVSS THSv2 C2PC SPRS tactical radios and tactical networks.
• Configure program operate troubleshoot and conduct fault isolation of the AN/MRC-142 WPPL-T AN/TRC-170 AN/TRC-238(LRS).
• Support THC2 Systems during test and evaluation events.
• Perform spectrum analysis.
• Interface with FMF personnel and US Government employees to provide break/fix support to USMC tactical networks in a fast-paced high-energy environment.
• Research questions using available information resources: technical manual operating and administrator guides fleet advisory messages (FAMs) and internal approved knowledge base(s).
• Identify and elevate situations requiring urgent attention.
• Train the FMF to set up configure operate troubleshoot and maintain the TACRAD and THC2 systems.
• Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• TRAVEL REQUIRED FOR POSITION - Must be able to obtain or possess a valid US Passport and by physically qualified to support miliary exercises and contingency operations.
• Thorough understanding of RF theory and antennas to assist in HF antenna selection and erection in a Field expedient setting.
• Ability to install and operate associated radio software platforms to include the Harris CPA RPA JENM ACES NRDI Code plug ASTRO-25 and the Thales PC Programmer as these are integral mediums in programing nets radio configuration and SW/FW updating.
• Basic understanding of Computer Networking and sub netting with the ability to troubleshoot and configure radio to PC connections on various versions of Windows OS.
• Have a foundation of network fundamentals for IP addressing and subnetting.
• Strong understanding of spectrums frequency management signal flow and transmission theories.
• Familiar with the transportable self-enclosed Troposcatter terminal (multichannel) AN/TRC-170A capable of transmitting and receiving digital data up to 100 miles.
• Familiar with vehicular-mounted integrated High-Capacity Line-Of-Sight (HCLOS) radio system AN/MRC-142 providing two-way secure digital wideband transmissions over voice and data in the band I and band III frequency bands up to 35 miles with ethernet interfaces.
• Familiar with the AN/TRC-238 (LRS) which combines high throughput spectral efficiency and software-defined operational flexibility within a small form factor and can support multiple missions such as high-capacity backhaul backhaul repeater range extension node aggregation/distribution and spoke at the networks edge.
• Familiar with Next Generation Troposcatter System providing Line-of-Sight (LOS) Obstacle Gain Diffraction (OGD) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) Troposcatter (TROPO) communications. The system is designed to provide a transmission capacity up to 210 Megabits per second (Mb/s) depending on the path terrain.
• Familiar with the Wireless Point-to-Point Link (WPPL) terrestrial high-capacity line of sight (HCLOS) radio system that uses wireless RF links to extend local IP traffic using point-to-point and point-to-multi-point arrangements for extension of LANs to remote areas.
• Experience with the electro-magnetic spectrum
• Experience working with customers addressing issues and managing customer concerns and requests over the telephone and/or in person.
• Strong active listening data entry and documentation skills.
• Experience writing technical solutions and commercial knowledgebase articles.
• Intermediate analytical and troubleshooting skills attention to detail and consistent resolution of IT problems.
• Experience supporting Marine Corps C4I systems and equipment.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in military training and education.
• Direct participation in real-world operations is desired.
• Willing to work in a 24x7x365 secured environment demonstrate intuitive problem-solving skills and allow for flexible scheduling.

Competencies:

• Adaptable to fluid environments
• Personal effectiveness/credibility
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with several departments and prioritize tasks as needed

• TRAVEL REQUIRED FOR POSITION - Must be able to obtain or possess a valid US Passport and by physically qualified to support miliary exercises and contingency operations.

Certification Requirements:

• CompTIA Security

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation Sick Time and Holidays
• Medical Dental Life and Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Contribution Matching
• Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company