Nuclear Command, Control, Communications (NC3) SME

Sayres is seeking candidates for a Nuclear Command Control Communications (NC3) SME supporting Headquarters Air Force (HAF). This position is located in the NCR.

Summary

The NC3 Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides advanced technical operational and analytical expertise in support of the Nuclear Command Control and Communications enterprise. This role requires deep understanding of NC2 authorities commandandcontrol (C2) relationships and the waveforms technologies and platforms associated with the NC3 weapon system (AN/USQ225). The SME will support mission analysis capability development system integration and enterpriselevel assessments to ensure the reliability survivability and effectiveness of the nations nuclear command and control architecture. This position requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Provide subjectmatter expertise on NC2 authorities C2 structures and operational relationships across the nuclear enterprise.
• Analyze assess and advise on NC3 system performance architecture and mission dependencies with emphasis on the AN/USQ225 weapon system.
• Evaluate NC3 waveforms communication pathways and supporting technologies to ensure resilient secure and survivable commandandcontrol capabilities.
• Support development modernization and integration of NC3 capabilities across platforms networks and mission systems.
• Conduct technical assessments risk analyses and mission impact studies related to NC3 operations continuity and system readiness.
• Provide recommendations to senior leaders on NC3 enterprise improvements capability gaps and emerging technology impacts.
• Develop technical documentation briefings and decisionquality products for government stakeholders.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including operators engineers analysts and program managers to support enterprisewide NC3 initiatives.

Required Skills and Education:

• Bachelors degree in engineering physics computer science national security or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with NC2 authorities C2 relationships and nuclear enterprise organizational structures.
• Handson experience with NC3 systems including the AN/USQ225 weapon system associated platforms and supporting technologies.
• Strong understanding of NC3 waveforms communication architectures and missioncritical data pathways.
• Experience supporting nuclear operations strategic deterrence missions or commandandcontrol system development.
• Ability to analyze complex technical systems and translate findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to produce highquality technical and operational documentation.

Security Clearance:

• Top Secret with ability to obtain SCI

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age gender identity disability or veteran status.

At Sayres our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers expectations. We offer a broad spectrum of technical engineering and administrative services including acquisition financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security counterintelligence and policy analysis and have been providing excellence in service to the Federal Government since 2001. Sayres is headquartered in Washington DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.

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