Ph3Overview /h3pTactical Radio SME (Engineer Communication Sys 4) at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The SME will be supporting US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE), A4S Security Forces Future Operations, and their subordinate organizations with implementing self-healing, mesh radio frequency networks at multiple European locations. The Tactical Radio SME works closely with customers and staff in support of USAFE networked command and control systems throughout Europe and potentially Africa. Qualified applicants have a background in tactical communication equipment, radio frequency theory, antenna theory, and network engineering. /ph3What You Will Do /h3ulliSupport the tactical radio network design and management at multiple locations throughout Europe with the ability to share information at various levels of classification. /liliAssist the government in establishing and maintaining the networking communication between the major functional systems, “nodes”, in and peripheral to a Base Defense Operations Center. /liliFacilitate in the design and installation of communication network equipment for USAFE/A4S’s subordinate echelons. /liliApply analysis and communications expertise to analyze, evaluate issues, and develop recommendations to resolve substantive communication problems/issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations for USAFE-AFAFRICA Security Forces internal operations and operations with Partner Nations. /liliManage USAFE/A4S communication programs relating to multiple tactical or strategic areas, to include: modern mission planning/employment, mobilization, exercises, agile operations, and contingencies. /liliDocument planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements. /liliIdentify non-standard or emerging communication operational requirements, assess the impact on assignments, and develop recommendations for changes and revisions as appropriate. /liliCoordinate with appropriate USAFE Security Forces Squadrons and the MAJCOM to ensure all major areas of concern meet current and forecasted higher headquarters planning and programming guidance. /liliPrepare and deliver oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assignments. /li /ulh3Minimum Qualifications /h3ulli9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. /liliExperience in Military Operational career fields with regular tactical radio usage in military communications systems and/or network engineering in a large, distributed environment with emphasis on military (US/NATO) operations. /liliExperience in modern information systems, including computer hardware, data storage, network and distributed systems. /liliThorough knowledge of radio theory and experience with programming tactical radios and meshed network design and maintenance. /liliClearance: Must possess and maintain an active SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI. /li /ulh3Preferred Requirements /h3ulliExperience with integrating ATAK into daily operations. /liliCisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and/or CompTIA SEC+ certifications. /lili10 years of recent specialized experience in military communications, military networks, or joint interface control. /liliExperience operating complex data fusion systems, RF hardware, and relevant base defense weapon systems. /liliQualified Instructor/Evaluator in a military career field requiring regularly recurring evaluations to maintain job currency. /liliDemonstrated communication skills; both written and oral concerning technical material and explaining these aspects to non-technical customers. /liliFlexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. /li /ulh3Physical Requirements /h3pMay require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. /ph3Company Overview /h3pHII is a leading defense contractor focused on delivering advanced technologies and services for national security. Mission Technologies is a division of HII, delivering data-centric solutions across C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations, and other domains. /ph3EEO and Assistance /h3pAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email or call (Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies). /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr