Leidos Holding
NC3 Subject Matter Expert
Leidos Holding, Fort George G Meade, MD
Description
Looking for an opportunity to make a global impact'
At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to communities and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customer, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business
Our Digital Modernization Sector is seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert to support the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Enterprise Center's (NEC) location at Fort Meade, MD.
This isn't just any job. The NEC serves as the hub for operations, systems engineering, enterprise architecture, and as the technical authority for the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications within the Department of Defense. Our customer, led by the Commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), applies subject matter expertise and best practices to translate mission and operational requirements into solutions and operational capabilities.
Your greatest work is ahead!
In this SME role, you will support the NEC Mission Engineering Analysis team to conduct mission engineering studies to guide decisions focused on the end-to-end mission, to identify new or enhanced capabilities, and provide impacts of performance levels on NC3 system of systems. This is your chance to be a part of something truly significant. Working with our customer at their office at Fort Meade, you'll have the opportunity to use your skills to help tackle some of the biggest challenges faced by our nation's leaders.
What will your responsibilities involve'
Basic Qualifications
Providing advanced technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments.
Performing high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and training.
Providing implementation advice on complex problems for effective implementation.
Applying principles, methods, and knowledge of specific functional areas of expertise.
Providing advice on esoteric problems which require extensive knowledge of the subject matter.
Designing and preparing technical reports, studies, and related documentation, making charts and graphs to record results, preparing and delivering presentations, training, and briefings.
Preferred Qualifications
Pay Range: Pay Range $122,200.00 - $220,900.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Looking for an opportunity to make a global impact'
At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to communities and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customer, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business
Our Digital Modernization Sector is seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert to support the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Enterprise Center's (NEC) location at Fort Meade, MD.
This isn't just any job. The NEC serves as the hub for operations, systems engineering, enterprise architecture, and as the technical authority for the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications within the Department of Defense. Our customer, led by the Commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), applies subject matter expertise and best practices to translate mission and operational requirements into solutions and operational capabilities.
Your greatest work is ahead!
In this SME role, you will support the NEC Mission Engineering Analysis team to conduct mission engineering studies to guide decisions focused on the end-to-end mission, to identify new or enhanced capabilities, and provide impacts of performance levels on NC3 system of systems. This is your chance to be a part of something truly significant. Working with our customer at their office at Fort Meade, you'll have the opportunity to use your skills to help tackle some of the biggest challenges faced by our nation's leaders.
What will your responsibilities involve'
- Apply system engineering expertise to the evaluation of current capabilities and technological opportunities with the goal of enhancing and upgrading NC3 systems and sub-systems.
- Produce Engineering analysis reports that recommends to SE&I logical next steps of action based on documented gaps, studies, roadmaps, plans and solution sets.
- Assess NC3 systems and sub-component's ability meet the mission requirements and operate as designed through mission engineering studies.
- Advise and assist the Government in the development of a transition plan for the implementation of mission engineering study recommendations.
- Support vulnerability analysis of the NC3 architecture and a variety of assessments (i.e., threat assessment, performance assessment, capability assessments, platform assessment and cyber threat assessments) of the NC3 Systems.
- Provide subject matter expertise regarding terrestrial and space-based communication systems/technologies to government and contractor team members, and stakeholders.
- Assist other team members and stakeholders in identifying technical and threat-driven NC3 risks and mitigation strategies.
- Periodically provide training support through briefings and lectures to NEC personnel on the various effects of nuclear weapons on communication systems.
Basic Qualifications
- Active Top Secret clearance with immediate SCI read-in eligibility.
- Master's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering with 10+ years' experience. Relevant military training and/or NC3 SME experience will be considered in lieu of a Master's degree in other fields.
- Ten (10) years' experience in the following areas:
Providing advanced technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments.
Performing high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and training.
Providing implementation advice on complex problems for effective implementation.
Applying principles, methods, and knowledge of specific functional areas of expertise.
Providing advice on esoteric problems which require extensive knowledge of the subject matter.
Designing and preparing technical reports, studies, and related documentation, making charts and graphs to record results, preparing and delivering presentations, training, and briefings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of, and experience, with operations and technical characteristics of Nuclear C3 systems to include strategic communications systems, sensor and radar systems, and communications systems deployed at nuclear command centers and on nuclear capable platforms.
- Prior work with Nuclear C3 community stakeholders such as Air Force, Navy, NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC), USSTRATCOM, USCYBERCOM, the Joint Staff, and OSD.
Pay Range: Pay Range $122,200.00 - $220,900.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.