1751 - Senior Systems Analyst: Training Technical Assessment SME

Sigma Defense is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst: Training Technical Assessments SME capable of walking into a Navy training site, understanding the operational C4I system and its installed Fleet configuration, assessing the training equipment/device and supporting technical data, identifying discrepancies, determining their impact on training effectiveness and readiness, and documenting technically credible recommendations for Government and program-office stakeholders. 

The ideal candidate will have recent experience supporting NAVWAR programs and a strong working understanding of Navy C4I communications, networks, and data-link systems, coupled with experience conducting Technical Training Assessments, SETRs, MPT reviews, technical audits, or closely comparable Navy acquisition/training assessments. 

The strongest candidate will combine three distinct backgrounds: 

Navy C4I technical expertise + Navy acquisition/systems analysis + training assessment experience. 

This is a contingent position that is pending award of contract. This means that the position is subject to the successful awarding of a contract and will be confirmed once the contract is finalized. The candidate selected for this role will be offered the position on the condition that the contract is awarded to our organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in systems analysis, Navy C4I systems, technical training assessments, Navy acquisition, or closely related technical activities.  
• Experience performing maintenance on Navy C4I communications and information technology systems at sea aboard U.S. Navy ships and at shore sites.  
• Demonstrated ability to independently serve as a technical SME for Navy C4I systems, including communications, network, and data-link equipment.  
• Experience conducting technical training assessments or comparable technical assessments of training systems, equipment, devices, and technical data.  
• Ability to determine whether Technical Training Equipment, Training Devices, training materials, and technical data are current, accurate, technically adequate, and aligned with operational configurations.  
• Experience reviewing technical documentation and identifying MPT impacts.  
• Specialized systems-analysis experience supporting a Navy acquisition program, or related/comparable DoD experience.  
• Experience performing systems management and integration and evaluating system capabilities, workflows, technical requirements, and limitations.  
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, written, and oral communication skills.  
• Ability to work independently on high-visibility or mission-critical programs and, when required, oversee less-senior staff.  
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Candidate Differentiators:

• Direct experience supporting NAVWAR, NAVWAR Program Executive Offices, NIWC, NETC, or other Navy Systems Commands.  
• Previous experience conducting NAVWAR Technical Training Assessments.  
• Experience with NAVWAR MPT Technical Authority processes.  
• Experience participating in System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs) and assessing acquisition and technical documentation for MPT impacts.  
• Working knowledge of OPNAVINST 1500.76 and associated Navy training and MPT processes.  
• Experience reviewing FEAs, NTSPs, TEEPs, TTAs, or comparable Navy training/acquisition documentation.  
• Experience assessing Technical Training Equipment (TTE) and Training Devices (TD) at Navy training sites.  
• Experience developing assessment SOPs, technical-review checklists, audit documentation, deficiency reports, and corrective-action recommendations.  
• Experience working directly with NETC learning centers, Navy program offices, Fleet personnel, and training providers.  
• Experience performing Fleet surveys, technical interviews, data analysis, and training-effectiveness assessments.  
• Familiarity with NAVWAR/Navy information systems and repositories applicable to acquisition and training support.  
• Active TS/SCI clearance and current or previous JWICS access. 

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess an active Secret security clearance or higher. All personnel assigned to the task order must possess or maintain at least a Secret clearance.

Education Requirements:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering or related field of study.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

• Serve independently as a technical subject matter expert for Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) systems, including communications, network, and data-link equipment.  
• Conduct Technical Training Assessments (TTAs) to evaluate whether Technical Training Equipment (TTE), Training Devices (TD), training materials, and technical data supporting NAVWAR systems are current, accurate, adequate, and representative of current Fleet configurations.  
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), assessment templates, checklists, and related documentation supporting Technical Training Assessments and technical reviews.  
• Perform quality-assurance reviews and develop reports addressing Front End Analysis (FEA) artifacts, Navy Training System Plans (NTSP), NTSP annual reviews/revisions, Training Effectiveness Evaluation Plans (TEEP), and Training Transfer Agreements (TTA) in accordance with current OPNAVINST 1500.76 guidance.  
• Review program technical documentation to identify Manpower, Personnel, and Training (MPT) impacts and apply analytical techniques to evaluate training objectives and solutions.  
• Support Government action officers in implementing MPT Technical Authority requirements.  
• Support NAVWAR System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs) and assess acquisition, technical, and training documentation to identify MPT risks, issues, and opportunities.  
• Develop and maintain review templates and checklists supporting traditional, rapid-IT, and other SETR review processes.  
• Participate in classified SETR events for selected programs, including review of classified acquisition-planning, technical, and training documentation as authorized.  
• Review formal system-training courses for technical quality, completeness, and alignment with Fleet requirements, including vendor-conducted training and third-party-developed training products.  
• Evaluate technical information supporting development of training materials, including computer software, curriculum, courseware, technical documentation, and training aids.  
• Support the NAVWAR Training Assessment Program, coordinating with Government assessment leads, program-office SMEs, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) learning centers, assessors, and external training providers.  
• Plan and support training-site assessments to determine whether training equipment, training devices, technical data, and training materials accurately represent operational Fleet systems.  
• Identify technical discrepancies and deficiencies, document findings, prioritize corrective actions, track identified issues, and communicate findings to appropriate Government and program stakeholders.  
• Prepare written Training Assessment reports documenting findings, risks, technical deficiencies, and recommended corrective actions.  
• Develop and conduct Fleet training surveys to assess suspected training deficiencies and determine the effectiveness of NAVWAR training.  
• Interview Fleet personnel regarding job tasks, maintenance issues, training effectiveness, and operational requirements; organize and analyze collected data; prepare survey reports; and recommend training improvements.  
• Perform systems-management and integration functions, evaluate system capabilities and workflow limitations, and develop recommended solutions.  
• Translate user and operational requirements into technical requirements or design specifications and serve as a liaison among technical, acquisition, training, and Fleet stakeholders.  
• Apply data management, analysis, and visualization techniques in support of technical assessments and program decisions.  
• Provide project-management support to Navy acquisition programs and apply Navy correspondence requirements to assigned duties.  

Salary Range: $115,000 - $155,000 annually.

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary