Serve as a technical subject matter expert for tactical network systems (Nett Warrior, ATAK, SDKs), conduct advanced design studies, develop solutions, author specifications/reports, support system integration and RMF, enable TSO capabilities, and liaise with PM CCS and Product Manager Terrain Shaping Obstacles with minimal supervision.
ACI is a Woman-Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We seek an experienced Subject Matter Expert - Technical to serve as part of ACI’s Government Programs team, which supports PEO Soldier.
Position Description:
The Subject Matter Expert - Technical serves as a professional authority in one engineering discipline or specialty area.
- Conducts preliminary and advanced design studies and develops solutions to complex analytical, design, and test problems.
- Contributes to systems philosophy and design objectives.
- Writes specifications and engineering reports as a result of advance studies, special engineering investigations, and similar activities.
- Perform as an expert of all program technology capable of establishing, operating, and troubleshooting systems of systems.
- Works with the Nett Warrior Team (System Integration Lab) as the primary liaison to Project Manager Close Combat Systems (PM CCS) and Product Manager Terrain Shaping Obstacles.
- Provide guidance to ensure the integrity and interoperability between systems and higher command networks is maintained.
- Provide guidance on technical capabilities, requirements, integration, and technical data package information about the NW system, including software (SW), the software development kit (SDK), and the ATAK application and Watchtower analytics.
- Provide guidance on the NW Software Development Kit (SDK), application programming interfaces (APIs), executables and existing documentation to support the development of TSO capabilities.
- Provide guidance for download and read access to any relevant SharePoint or other information repositories as required.
- Assist with the RMF process.
- Assist in enabling TSO capabilities on the NW platform.
- Must be capable of executing all activities with minimal support or supervision.
A Subject Matter Expert - Technical who fits our team is:
- Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team’s interactions, and to the Company’s mission.
- Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks “Why?” as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter.
- Mature: respects others’ opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company’s leaders.
- Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully.
- Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond “stick-fetching” to connect the unconnected.
- Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day’s assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests.
- Honest: knows what’s right, what’s legal, what’s appropriate; acts accordingly.
Required Qualifications:
- Due to the sensitive nature of this work, a DOD Security clearance is required, and all applicants must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a DOD secret security clearance.
- High School diploma and 14 years of experience or,
- Associate’s degree and 12 years of experience or,
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of experience or,
- Master’s degree in a related field and no experience.
- Ability to plan for and execute the Army’s current tactical network environment, including software-defined tactical radio systems. Experience with the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of these networks.
- Experience in using Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK)
- Experience with Army Battle Command Systems; NW, JBC-P, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A background in planning and operational military tactical networking including battle command platforms and transport layers.
- Experience with Close Terrain Shaping Obstacles.
- Certification in network administration.
- Background in Radio Frequency knowledge.
- Experience with military software and System of System testing.
ACI Offers a Robust Benefits Package Which Includes:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program
About
The ACI pay band for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of a specific compensation. Factors that influence the pay offered to a specific candidate for this position include, but are not limited to, federal and state laws; federal government contract labor categories and contract wage rates; relevant prior work experience; a candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors; geographic location; education; and certifications.ACI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
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