Serve as a technical subject matter expert on tactical local area network (TACLAN) systems, supporting design, integration, sustainment, and modernization efforts
Provide engineering assessments and technical recommendations throughout the system lifecycle, including requirements development, prototyping, fielding, and sustainment
Support the development and refinement of system architectures, technical documentation, and performance specifications aligned with SOF operational needs
Conduct trade-off analyses, risk assessments, and configuration evaluations to inform acquisition and engineering decisions
Interface with government engineers, vendors, field service representatives (FSRs), and stakeholders to synchronize program activities across multiple platforms and mission sets
Provide support to the government Acquisition Program Manager (APM) and lead engineer including preparation of milestone documentation, program briefings, and decision support packages
Assist in the formulation, justification, and execution of program budgets
Collaborate with financial analysts to ensure engineering milestones align with budget forecasts and contract performance
Provide support for contract actions, Statements of Work (SOW), Technical Evaluation Plans, and Source Selection documentation
Participate in working groups, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and program reviews to ensure alignment with strategic acquisition objectives

Must possess and maintain a Secret with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret clearance
5+ years of experience in tactical network engineering or military C4ISR systems
Demonstrated knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle and program support processes
Experience supporting Special Operations Forces or similar mission-critical communications programs
Familiarity with TACLAN hardware/software baseline components and tactical configurations
Significant communications background familiar with the planning, employment, and sustainment of fielded tactical communication systems and software
Knowledge of the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) certification process
Knowledge of Tactical Data Link Hardware
Knowledge on DoD Acquisition
Familiar with DoD testing process.

TACLAN Engineer

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