Military Systems Specialist IV

Overview

Military Systems Specialist IV

Location:

US-MD-Patuxent River

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Category:
Systems Analyst

Position Type:
Regular Full-Time

Application Open Date: 2/3/2026

Providing Tactical Acoustic Support System (TASS) support as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), applying deep operational knowledge from P-3C mission systems and ground support environments. Supporting TASS system builds, integration, and developmental testing, leveraging extensive experience with P-3 tactical ground support systems. Interfacing with MPRA customers, including international FMS partners, to troubleshoot technical issues, support system deployments, and provide expert operational insight.

Participating in engineering reviews and program meetings, offering recommendations informed by P-3 operational experience and global support engagements. Identifying risks to cost, schedule, and performance, drawing on experience coordinating P-3 system deliveries and international installation timelines. Supporting subsystem level development, testing, and troubleshooting for new products prior to System Integration Testing (SIT), with emphasis on P-3 related capabilities and legacy system interoperability.

Supporting subsystem documentation updates to include Operations and Maintenance Manuals, drawing packages, System Operational and Verification Tests (SOVTs), Field Change Bulletins (FCBs), Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Defects, Pre-Installation Test and Check Out (PITCO) and other documents as required. Supporting technical hardware/software assessments and evaluation support for subsystem upgrades, technical refreshes, and change requests due to end of life/obsolescence. Supporting in-service engineering activities, system repairs, and troubleshooting for P-3 related subsystems and international customer configuration.

Supporting and delivering Subsystem Installation/Testing/Training efforts. Supporting subsystem Impact Analysis, Cost Estimates, Defects, Engineering Change Request, Test reports, Technical Reports, Analysis of Alternatives and Recommended COAs. Supporting technical efforts to ensure In Service Engineering Activities (ISEA) for the current subsystems.

Filling this position is contingent upon funding.

• Provide SME support for TASS and P-3 mission system operations and ground support environments.
• Assist in TASS system builds, integration, and developmental testing.
• Interface with international customers and MPRA partners to troubleshoot issues and support deployments.
• Participate in engineering reviews and program meetings with recommendations based on operational experience.
• Identify risks to schedule, cost, and performance related to system deliveries and installations.
• Support subsystem development, testing, and troubleshooting prior to SIT with focus on interoperability.
• Update documentation including manuals, drawings, SOVTs, FCBs, ECRs, defects, PITCO, and related materials.
• Contribute to hardware/software assessments and evaluations for subsystem upgrades and obsolescence planning.
• Engage in in-service engineering activities, system repairs, and troubleshooting for P-3 related subsystems and international configurations.
• Lead installation/testing/training efforts for subsystems when required.
• Support impact analysis, cost estimates, defects tracking, ECRs, test reports, and analyses of alternatives with COAs.
• Ensure In Service Engineering Activities (ISEA) for current subsystems.

Filling this position is contingent upon funding.

• At least five years of experience as an Aviation Warfare System Operator (Acoustic) with extensive hands-on expertise in P-3 Foreign Military Support, including post-mission analysis, tactical ground support systems, and acoustic/tactical software application.
• Proven subject matter expert in P-3 tactical systems, including TASS, MARS, AMS, ISR, ULS, and related MPRA analysis tool.
• Demonstrated success supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs, including international site installations, system integration, and analyst training for partner nations.
• Good communication skills (oral and written) and ability to follow written procedures and provide timely…