Senior Contractor Support to Capability Development: Deployable Communications and Information Systems (DCIS) - DCIS Future Technologies SME

Position Overview:

The Senior Contractor Support to Capability Development for Deployable Communications and Information Systems (DCIS), serving as the DCIS Future Technologies Subject Matter Expert, advises the DCIS Program Director on emerging and future technologies relevant to NATO's deployable CIS capabilities. This role conducts technology assessments and capability gap analyses of current DCIS systems, develops technical recommendations for modernization initiatives, and participates in architecture reviews to support strategic capability planning. The incumbent evaluates commercial and government-developed technologies for operational deployment suitability, assesses integration and interoperability with legacy systems, Next Generation DCIS, and NATO Federated Mission Networking, Mission Networks, and Enterprise CIS, and produces technical evaluation reports and briefings to inform decision-making. Drawing on expertise in areas such as cloud computing, network automation, tactical and enterprise networking, satellite communications, cybersecurity, zero trust, or AI-enabled network management, this individual supports operational testing and evaluation, reviews post-exercise findings to identify capability gaps, conducts technical risk assessments with recommended mitigations, and directly supports the DCIS Program Director, including periodic travel of up to 30 days annually, while collaborating with fellow DCIS contractors to advance the C3 Enterprise's technical knowledge and capability development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Advise DCIS Program Director (PD) on future DCIS technologies.
• Conduct technology assessments of current NATO DCIS and perform capability gap analyses.
• Develop technical recommendations for capability modernization initiatives.
• Participate in DCIS architecture reviews.
• Support strategic planning for capability development of DCIS.
• Evaluate and perform technical assessments of commercial and government-developed technologies pertinent to operational deployment of DCIS.
• Produce capability technical evaluation reports and conduct technical briefings.
• Evaluate integration of future technologies into existing DCIS architectures.
• Evaluate interoperability with legacy systems and Next Generation DCIS and with NATO Federated Mission Networking (FMN), Mission Networks, and Enterprise CIS.
• Support operational testing and evaluations (OpTEval).
• Review post-exercise findings and evaluate noted capability gaps for recommended actions.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and recommend mitigations for identified vulnerabilities.
• Provide technical support to DCIS workshops, meetings, and development of management products.
• Assist and engage in the communication of timely, analyzed and well-presented information to affected stakeholders.
• Implement best practices, enhancing both institutional and C3 Enterprise ability to manage DCIS (and related) knowledge and information.
• Directly support the DCIS PD and may be required to travel to meetings and workshops for up to 30 days per year.
• Collaborate and support Contractors DCIS C1, C2 and C3 as demand requires.
• Performs additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the labor category.

Required Qualifications:

• Active NATO Secret Security Clearance
• University degree in computer science, information technology, computer engineering, electrical engineering, telecommunications or an equivalent or closely-related discipline. Substantial experience will be considered in lieu of the equivalent degree with MSP, PRINCE2 or PMI certification.
• Minimum 3 years supporting enterprise or tactical CIS.
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated expertise with one or more of the following: cloud computing, network automation, enterprise networking, tactical networking, routing and switching, or virtualization.
• Demonstrated experience supporting one or more of the following: satellite communications, cybersecurity, zero trust, or Al-enabled network management.
• Demonstrated experience in deployable CIS or Signals capacity (or closely related) in a subject matter expert role.
• Minimum 3 years supporting capability development of CIS or related systems.
• Minimum 3 years integrating emerging technologies.
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated expertise in performing technical analysis, documenting findings, and conducting technical briefings.
• Minimum 3 years in working in NATO or multi-national military environment.

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

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