C4I On-Site Installation Coordinator; OSIC

Security Clearance Required

Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to maintain shipyard and shipboard access credentials required.

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.

The C4I On-Site Installation Coordinator (OSIC) Support Representative serves as the primary waterfront technical authority responsible for coordinating and overseeing the installation, integration, testing, and certification of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems aboard U.S. Navy surface ships during shipyard availabilities. This position supports Navy modernization and sustainment programs by ensuring C4I installations are executed in accordance with engineering directives, contractual requirements, cybersecurity standards, and shipyard production schedules.

The OSIC works closely with Government program offices, shipyard leadership, installation contractors, and technical engineering agents to ensure successful delivery of operational C4I capabilities to the Fleet.

• Coordinate and oversee shipboard installation activities for Navy C4I systems including radio communications, distributed computing systems, CANES networks, and shipboard intelligence systems.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Government program offices, shipyard production teams, and installation contractors.
• Monitor installation activities to ensure compliance with approved engineering drawings, technical directives, and installation schedules.
• Coordinate daily installation activities with Alteration Installation Teams (AITs), engineering agents, shipyard personnel, and Ship’s Force.
• Conduct RMMCO check-in and check-out procedures to ensure personnel and work packages are properly authorized for shipboard installation activities.
• Track installation progress, identify schedule conflicts, and recommend mitigation actions to maintain production timelines.
• Review and redline installation drawing packages, Statements of Work (SOW), and technical documentation.
• Maintain installation Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and provide detailed status updates to Government leadership.
• Support C4I system testing events including Stage Testing and System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT).
• Coordinate system readiness for sea trials and operational demonstrations.
• Monitor installation workmanship and ensure compliance with NAVSEA quality standards and shipboard safety requirements.
• Document installation discrepancies, configuration changes, and technical issues requiring engineering review.
• Participate in shipyard production meetings and provide C4I installation status reports to program leadership.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess and maintain an Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain shipyard and shipboard access credentials.
• Must be willing and able to travel to multiple shipyard locations as required.
• Must be able to embark aboard U.S. Navy vessels for operational testing or sea trials (up to 14 days).
• Must be able to work extended hours, including evenings or weekends, during critical shipyard production milestones.

This position is performed primarily in active shipyard and shipboard waterfront environments.

• Climbing vertical ladder wells and ship masts (aloft certification may be required).
• Working in confined, elevated, and industrial shipboard spaces.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, and noise.
• Extended standing, bending, and climbing.
• Lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Office work may be required…