Tactical Communications Subject Matter Expert

Tactical Communications Subject Matter Expert

Personnel Must Have:

A current SECRET security clearance at the time proposal is submitted and include supporting documents with the proposal.

A minimum of 10 years’ cumulative, current operational experience in signal support/communication systems and terminal devices to include radio, wire, and Battlefield Automated Systems (may include Guard and Reserve experience). (Current operational experience is defined as service ending within the last five years).

A bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

A minimum of six years’ specialized experience, defined as: Worked/practiced in the Army as a Signal Support Systems Specialist (25U or sister service equivalent) (concurrent with the 10 years’ operational experience in signal support).

A knowledge and a minimum of six years of experience in integrating currently fielded Signal Systems and Networks, installation, operation of radios and data distribution systems, handheld electronic equipment and satellite radio communications equipment to include, but not limited to AN/PRC-155, AN/PRC-117G, AN/VRC-92F, RT-1523, and WIN-T (concurrent with the 10 years’ operational experience in signal support).

A minimum of two years’ experience in conducting meetings, leading discussion groups, briefing senior audiences, effectively communicating conceptual ideas in writing, and orally articulating thoughts to support the development of Army and Fires concepts, doctrine and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) IAW Army Regulation (AR) 25-50, “Preparing and Managing Correspondence” (17 May 2013) and Field Manual (FM) 6-0, C2, “Commander and Staff Organization and Operations” (22 April 2016).

A minimum of two years’ experience in the basic Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft office suite of applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Personnel will:

Evaluate the design performance capabilities of emerging organizations, Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery (hereafter referred to as Fires) systems and associated Command and Control software and hardware applications (hereafter referred to as systems/capabilities), considering all Doctrine, Organization, Training Materiel, Leader Development, Personnel, Facilities (DOTML-PF) domains to assess mitigation of current and future capability gaps in the development of requirements and in review of proposed materiel solutions.

Conduct meetings and lead discussion groups.

Review, analyze, and evaluate systems/capabilities, regarding program compliance with current requirements, acquisition regulations and policies; provide subject matter expertise to systems related integrated product team venues, design reviews, basis of issue evaluation and management, and test events; and ensure that information is prepared for inclusion in relevant Fires manuals and doctrine.

Review, evaluate and analyze resource programming and project management schedules developed by Program Executive Officer and Program Manager (PEO/PM) in order to adequately prepare TRADOC positions; develop and present briefings to senior leaders, as required, prepare fact sheets, talking papers, decision papers and information papers in support of systems/capabilities; develop/update new system/capability tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Develop a monthly status report/ significant activity reports and EXSUMs of key events to TCM Fires Cells. The status report shall include the status of ongoing system production lines, system fielding’s, testing, system modifications / improvements, input from institutional and operational units, critical maintenance issues, and calendar of key future activities.

Travel to support the accomplishment of duties and responsibilities, (25% TDY).

Prepare written reports of analysis and assessments, and prepares and presents briefings to senior leaders.

Capture/document user required capabilities and gaps for CNAs, ICDs, CDDs, CPDs and other required JCIDS documents.

Develop briefings, prepare fact sheets, talking papers, decision papers and information paper in support of systems/capabilities; develop/update new system/capability TTPs.

Develop a monthly status report, prepare and submit significant activity reports and EXSUMs of key events to TCM Fires Cells. Each document submitted shall contain as a minimum: purpose, place, dates, participants, decisions, and taskings.