C2/C4I Senior Systems Planner & Analyst

About the Role

Provide on-site systems engineering and technical assistance pertaining to operational United States Marine Corps (USMC) and Navy Command and Control (C2)/command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) systems. Work on Naval integration issues related to Marine Corps and Navy C4I assets aboard amphibious warfare ships and alternate/auxiliary platforms. Offer technical and program support to Maritime Warfare (MExW), Deputy Commandant, Combat Development & Integration (DC, CD&I), located at Quantico, VA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and develop documentation on system data exchanges, drawing upon C4ISR system experience and technical knowledge in Joint and Naval mission accomplishments.
• Support the analysis of amphibious C4I/C5I system requirements, integration, and capability development, primarily for USMC C4I systems and networks.
• Define, design, and develop system requirements.
• Represent USMC interests with International, National, DoD, Joint, and Navy stakeholders to develop and inform C4ISR policy, fielding, and installation plans/schedules.
• Assist in creating integrated amphibious C4I architectures for Marine Littoral Regiment, Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and/or Marine Expeditionary Force.
• Prepare MEU/Afloat MAGTF for deployment aboard amphibious warfare vessels by tracking system standards compatibility and interoperability certifications.
• Work with acquisition professionals to ensure effective and efficient acquisition and life cycle sustainment for products, equipment, and systems.
• Perform document analysis, requirements parsing, taxonomy alignment, reports generation, abstraction outline, and capability set mapping.
• Analyze system interface requirements, data definitions, and user interface design issues.
• Facilitate user discussions and analyses to develop/refine system requirements and recommend optimum integrated systems design approaches.
• Maintain mapping of USMC, USN, and Joint Systems to MAGTF Afloat required capabilities in support of the annual Afloat MAGTF C4 Required Capabilities (AMC4RC) Letter.
• Draft and present reports, studies, formal briefings, and business cases analyses as required.
• Conduct gap review and reconciliation, attend meetings, and draft summaries with key points and decisions.
• Support networking projects, including architecture and design analysis, network systems engineering, and test planning.
• Provide engineering and IT services focused on solutions and customer-centric support to Naval networks/CANES/ISNS issues.
• Coordinate design of subsystems and integration into a complete system.
• Represent USMC interests in Service, Naval, and Joint level working groups, exercises, and wargames as a C4I SME.
• Coordinate the C5I integration of manned aircraft, unmanned aircraft, and aviation command and control systems aboard Naval ships.
• Facilitate the integration of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning systems aboard amphibious ships for use by an afloat MAGTF.

Supplementary/Administrative Duties

• Assist in responding to specific technical tasks assigned in the Enterprise Task Management Software Solution / Task Management Tool.
• Prepare meeting minutes and deliver to Branch Head.
• Prepare and submit monthly accomplishment reports to the Project Manager.
• Prepare and submit travel requests, reimbursement forms, and trip reports as necessary.
• Complete required annual government contractor training.

Skills/Qualifications

• Capable of working efficiently within a military staff environment requiring coordination at Navy & Marine Corps service and Joint Staff levels.
• Understanding of current and legacy information and communication exchange systems for ashore and afloat Marine Corps units.
• Knowledge of existing Naval networks & systems and their architecture.
• Certified at Information Assurance Management Level 1 (e.g., Certified Authorization Professional, Certified Network Defender, CompTIA Security+).
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Education/Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University in Information Systems Management or related field and at least 12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, 12 years of substantive, relevant experience is applicable. Experience is a higher-level discriminator over educational achievements.

Extensive knowledge of naval network systems engineering, analysis, and design principles, practices, and procedures. Ability to provide technical expertise and lead the analysis of highly complex systems and networks. Familiarity with Marine Corps and Navy organizational structures and functions.

Experience

• Experience applying technical expertise to Navy and/or Marine Corps tactical networks, especially afloat networks’ design, development, integration, and installation.
• Experience with Cisco routing & switching, including routing protocols, VLANs, and subnetting.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Active Directory, and DNS.
• Experience with Host Based Security System, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution, and Marine Corps tactical applications.
• Understanding of tactical radio and satellite communications connections to WAN/LAN.
• Experience with Cloud (AWS, Azure) and/or Hybrid networks.

Location

Primary workplace: Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Development & Integration (HQMC CD&I) General Raymond G. Davis Center (Bldg. 3300), 3300 Russell Rd, Quantico, VA 22134.

Work Environment

On-site office environment among mixed military/civilian/contractor personnel. Exposure to a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities, and abilities.

Physical Demands

Work is generally sedentary, with occasional requirements to assist in moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds per person. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work Schedule

Full-Time/40 hours per week. Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (0800 - 1600).

License and Other Requirements

• Valid US Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain a contractor's common access card.
• Active U.S. Secret level security clearance.

Travel

Travel to government facilities, contractor facilities, and/or ships is required, including weekends and potential CONUS/OCONUS locations.