Fires Support SME (1441)
Fires Support SME (1441)
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$ 100000 - 120000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Referral Eligible
Salary:
Summary:
Zapata Technology is seeking an experienced Fires Support SME to provide subject matter expertise in the planning coordination and execution of fire support operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operating and integrating fire support and command-and-control systems validating network architectures through test events and supporting Naval Joint and Coalition interoperability. This role requires hands-on experience with systems such as AFATDS JADOCS Joint Targeting Toolbox and THSv2 along with a proven ability to support test activities develop scenarios and transition validated processes to operational forces.
Job Duties:
- Establish and operate a Fire Support Cell to coordinate fires process calls for fire and perform basic targeting/weaponeering using integrated fire-support and C2 systems.
- Create and execute scenarios and vignettes to validate fire-support systems and network architectures for Naval Joint and Coalition events.
- Develop and run test cases for AFATDS and Target Handoff System v2 (THSv2) to support government acceptance and Joint Interoperability Certification.
- Provide Fire Support subject-matter expertise during MCTSSA test events as required.
- Assist in transitioning validated architectures processes and system configurations to the Fleet Marine Force.
- Operate AFATDS JADOCS and the Joint Targeting Toolbox from the Fires Support Coordination Center (FSCC) perspective.
- Operate THSv2 from the Joint Fires Observer (JFO) and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) perspectives.
Job Qualifications:
- Proven experience establishing and running a Fire Support Cell and coordinating fires with integrated fire-support and C2 systems.
- Experience designing and executing validation scenarios/vignettes for Naval Joint and Coalition test events.
- Hands-on experience developing and executing test cases for AFATDS and THSv2 including familiarity with government acceptance processes and Joint Interoperability Certification requirements.
- Prior work as a Fire Support SME supporting MCTSSA or similar test organizations.
- Experience transitioning validated network/system architectures procedures and configurations into Fleet Marine Force operations.
- Operational proficiency with AFATDS JADOCS Joint Targeting Toolbox and THSv2 from FSCC JFO and JTAC perspectives.
- Strong understanding of integrated network architectures interoperability testing and fire-support/C2 system integration.
Education/Experience required:
- Minimum 4-6 years of experience.
- 3 years of experience can be substituted by completion of a Bachelors degree in a related field and two years of experience can be substituted by completion of a Masters degree in a related field
Working Conditions:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Using standard office equipment.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Full time position
Clearance Type:
Requires an active Secret Clearance.
Travel:
Up to 15%
Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.
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Employment Type
Full Time
