In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, offering specialized subject matter expertise in USMC Signals Intelligence operations. You will provide technical education, training, and advanced expertise in the following areas:
- Networking and data protocols.
- Secure system design and interoperability.
- Advanced encryption standards and technologies.
- Field applications, including reliability, survivability, and resiliency of military communications, particularly within tactical and operational-level Concepts of Operations (CONOPS).
Responsibilities: Program Development & Management Support:- Assist Government Program Managers (PMs) with program development and execution throughout the full program lifecycle (from concept development to service transition).
- Support the development and execution of acquisition strategies.
- Develop and maintain program schedules, milestone trackers, and risk management frameworks.
- Coordinate and facilitate performer program reviews, technical exchange meetings (TEMs), and stakeholder working groups.
- Prepare and create materials to support internal program reviews and concept development decision processes.
- Develop and present technical and executive briefings for varied audiences (both internal and external).
Program Security:- Ensure program security and protection measures are defined, implemented, and adhered to in coordination with SCO Security Representatives.
- Provide critical program information (CPI) and inputs for program security classification guides (SCGs).
- Ensure security guidance is communicated to and followed by program performers and stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle.
Financial and Contract Management:- Conduct budget forecasting and allocate funds to performers.
- Prepare funding requests and associated documentation.
- Track obligations and expenditures to ensure compliance with financial metrics.
- Prepare and review program documentation, including Statements of Work (SOW), program work statements, and technical requirements documents.
- Monitor program budget execution and performer spending to inform program planning and identify programmatic and technical impacts.
Performer Oversight and Management:- Facilitate clear and consistent communication to ensure performer efforts align with government requirements and program milestones.
- Advise and assist performers with program management, planning, and schedule development.
- Manage the weekly routine of TEMs, update calls, and other program-related activities.
- Plan and manage comprehensive program reviews.
- Review all performer deliverables and provide timely feedback.
Test and Event Planning, Oversight, and Management:- Interface with Government Points of Contact (POCs) for test events and exercises.
- Provide input for and review test documentation, including test plans, test cards, checklists, After-Action Reports (AARs), etc.
- Lead planning efforts in preparation for test events and exercises.
- Plan for and manage security requirements for test events, including data handling, Interim Authority to Test (IATT), and physical security.
- Provide execution oversight during test events and exercises.
Qualifications:- Proven experience in military hardware design and testing.
- Level 3 Defense Acquisition University (DAU) certification in at least one area.
- Operational experience in signals intelligence, electromagnetic spectrum operations, or similar battlefield/tactical missions.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field of Science (BS desired; BA required if no BS).
- Master's degree is highly desired.
- A minimum of 10 years of program management and analytical experience.
- Acquisition or Government program management experience is highly desired.
- Security Clearance: Active TOP SECRET/(SCI Eligible) clearance is required.
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