Training Specialist - Mission-Focused Training and Operations - Kratos Defense

This position seeks qualified individuals to assume the role of "Training Specialist" providing support to the National Capital Region Integrated Air Defense System (NCR-IADS) Management & Integration Cell (MIC). The Training Specialist is a Senior Level position responsible for the coordination, setup and conduct of mission-focused training and operations during NCR-IADS events. The selected candidate will support the MICs Senior Aerospace Engineer team and provide technical and training assistance to the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Commands (USASMDC) Center of Excellence (CoE). This support is crucial for the execution of the NCR-IADS MIC mission, including the validation of missile defense-related systems and formations for operation deployments.

The responsibilities of the Training Specialist fall under the category of Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support services. If select, the candidate must quickly grasp the CoE's mission and the support it provides to the National Capital Region's Integrated Air Defense systems, as well as understand the organizational practices, policies, and procedures of the supported MIC. Flexibility and promptness in responding to mission needs within a demanding and evolving environment are critical for this position.

The Training Specialist must possess a comprehensive understanding of the relevant systems and their integration into the Homeland Defense program in support of NCR-IADS. Familiarity with both US Army Air Defense doctrine and US Air Force doctrine, as it relates to Operation Noble Eagle, is essential. Additionally, experience in a Joint test/evaluation environment supporting ground and air solutions under test is desired. The candidate must also demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) components and understand its integration into a unique architecture.

Travel is expected to be a part of this position and may include tactical field site locations. Knowledge of US Army Air Defense Weapons Systems, to include the Avenger Weapons Systems, Stinger MANPADS, Sentinel Radar and Air Defense tactical Command & Control systems (i.e. FAAD C2) is desired.

30% estimated travel

Keyword: Avenger Weapon System, Stinger, MANPADS, AVDAS, PCR, NCR-IADS, D-IADS, Homeland Defense, Systems Integrator, Systems Integration, Joint Fires, Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD),
Required Experience:

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years experience
• Relevant experience contributing to Army and/or Joint programs, systems or large scale events participating and/or planning, to include those events or systems that incorporate designing, integrating and operating government and commercial hardware and software solutions for operational, testing, experimentation and/or demonstration purposes to include analyzing systems and technologies related to one or more of the Management Integration Cells (MIC) system portfolio.
• Understanding of hardware and system requirements for the NCR-IADS.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience on Air and Missile Defense tactical system operations (e.g. Sentinel Radar and its interfaces, Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD)) and each systems unique integration requirements to include designing / configuring network interfaces, tactical radio adapter connections and radio network configurations etc.
• Must demonstrate a deep understanding of MS Office products for planning, configuration documentation, briefings and reporting.
• Must be willing to create event reports and provide briefings to peers, superiors and external agencies as required.
• Active Security Clearance

 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience planning, designing, implementing and managing tactical data link networks, to include Link-16 networks and associated interfaces, to include RF and JREAP protocols, between tactical systems and commercial software applications is desired.
• Understanding of and experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes is desired to include experience running Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) scans, updating Operating Systems (OS) with necessary IAVA updates, documenting installed software versions, assisting with the forecasting of future software version updates etc.
• IT certifications (e.g. CompTIA A+, Security +, Network +) are desired but not required.
• Knowledge of US Army Air Defense Weapons Systems, to include the Avenger Weapons Systems, Stinger MANPADS, Sentinel Radar and Air Defense tactical Command & Control systems (i.e. FAAD C2) is desired.
• Documented NCR-IADS experience, particularly with hands-on experience supporting system components, sub-components, software applications etc.

 

EDUCATION :

REQUIRED:

• BA/BS from an accredited university in a technical field. Engineering degrees are preferred.

PREFERRED:

• MA/MS from an accredited university in a technical field. 

 

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From: Kratos Defense