C4I OSIC / Test Director Support (Norfolk)

** Security Clearance Required

Company Overview

Systems Technology Forum LTD (STF) is an established industry partner with a passion for exceptional performance and an unwavering commitment to our clients. As a premier provider of management, engineering, information technology, and logistics services, STF is committed to delivering high-quality systems engineering, technical and professional support services that meet and exceed deliverable requirements.

STF offers superior out-of-the-box solutions to end-to-end problems and customer-centric support to the United States Government, Military, Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal agencies.

Job Summary

Understands shipboard C4I installations, coordinates diverse processes with the ability to work with minimum supervision, and be a team player. Strong verbal and written skills in order to communicate with ships force, vendors and peers. Monitors and reports on NIWC C4ISR installations such as CANES, GPNTS, NMT, ADNS, COMSEC,, and BRSE onboard US Navy ships at public and private shipyards. Adjudicates and deconflicts issues on the spot between installation activities and host shipyard production efforts. Provides situation reports with POAMs to meet installation timelines. Supports on time delivery of C4I modernization activities providing assistance to NIWC LANT in the management of the installation discrepancies and by supporting administrative and analytic functions associated with generating briefs, reports, and messages for the ready to start, test, complete process. Will serve as the subject matter expert for the oversight of system(s) installation/integration and testing, reporting to the PEM and assigned IPT lead on the planning and execution status of assigned installation projects. Will independently interact with and coordinate with various technical personnel. Will provide scheduling support that details the timing and sequence of testing activities for C4I systems installed by NIWC, including interfaces and other legacy systems required to support testing.
Telework is not supported. Travel is not required.

Responsibilities and Duties

Coordinates with Ships Force, Commanding Officers, NIWC LANT AIT Managers, providing installation management oversight of shipyard and other installation contractors and tradesmen. Coordinates with all parties to de-conflict installation issues and coordinate requirements. Resolves issues in advance that may slow production and affect meeting milestones. Attends Production Meetings, develops and maintains installation POAMs. Provides support and oversight to keep the installation contractor on schedule and submits SITREPS to higher authorities. Reviews installation drawing packages, Statements of Work, identifies critical path, and makes recommendations for efficient execution. Provides verbal and written reports (SITREPS) to higher authority on the status and progress of all shipboard installations and milestones—supports System Operational and Verification Test (SOVT) in- and out-briefs as required. Using a variety of sources, generate and execute a Readiness to Test brief following the timeline as outlined in the On-Time Delivery Campaign. Efforts will be coordinated with Systems Program Managers, Type Commanders, Project Leads, On-Site Installation Coordinators (OSICs), Strike Group Officers, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, Advanced Planning, the Installation Management Office (IMO), AIT contractors, and other stakeholders concerning all aspects of hardware and software in all aspects of the C4ISR system implementation process and monitor and measure performance related to assigned tasks, and must have knowledge and experience to accept, lead, and manage task assignments with minimal training. Will update the OSIC and/or SPAWAR Project Lead regarding project status as required and on a predetermined schedule that will allow this to be included as an input to their weekly submission to FIO LANT and FRD.

Qualifications and Skills

Required knowledge and years of experience

Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience. Must have experience with interoperability of C4I systems. Must be proficient in MS Office. Must be able to lift up to 30lbs.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma with a Navy C4I background is preferred.

Certifications

OSHA Maritime 10-Hour Course is required. The candidate can obtain the certification at the time of hire.

Clearance Requirement

Secret

Benefits and Perks

At STF, we recognize that talented employees are the foundation of our success. STF provides benefits and compensation packages to help our employees meet the diverse and changing needs throughout their careers and lives. 

Benefits packages include the following:

• Medical Plans administered through United HealthCare
• Vision and Dental Plan Benefits
• 401(k) Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent / Medical Care Flexible Spending Account
• Direct Deposit
• Health and Welfare Medical
• Holiday Leave
• Industry Competitive Salaries
• Life Insurance (basic and supplemental) 
• Paid Time Off / Annual Comprehensive Personal Leave
• Performance / Award Bonuses
• Professional Development Coursework
• Technical Training 
• Tuition Assistance Program
• TotalChoice™ Voluntary Benefits
• STF Cares / Paid Time Off to Volunteer 

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
 

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