Share Email Opening Apply Now Title GSSE Tactical Senior  Req Number INF-26-00014   Requisition Category ACTIVE   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex, VA   Description Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position $113,120 - $141,400. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. At Sawdey Solution Services, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We will consider several factors when extending an offer to an applicant. These factors include (but are not limited to) the position, associated responsibilities, work experience, education, related training, and related skills.   Position Location: NAS Ocean Dam Neck Annex, VA   Telework/Work-from-Home Authorized: Yes – When Authorized/Hybrid   About the Role: The Tactical Systems Engineer – Senior provides advanced technical and analytical support to a Naval Special Warfare Special Mission Unit (NSW-SMU) in support of mission planning, execution, and post-mission activities. This position serves as a senior technical resource responsible for the readiness, integration, sustainment, and troubleshooting of classified and unclassified mission planning systems, tactical applications, communications, and associated mission equipment supporting special operations requirements. The engineer works directly with operational users and government stakeholders to identify technical requirements, resolve complex system issues, evaluate and integrate new capabilities, maintain mission planning environments, and provide technical guidance and training. The position requires the ability to operate independently, exercise sound technical judgment, and provide responsive support in dynamic and time-sensitive mission environments. Administer, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and sustain classified and unclassified mission planning systems, workstations, servers, tactical applications, communications, and associated mission equipment. Install, configure, test, update, maintain, and troubleshoot customer-imaged mission planning systems and devices in accordance with approved configurations and cybersecurity requirements. Provide advanced Tier I, II, and III technical support; diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, network, application, interoperability, and mission-data issues affecting operational users. Support the preparation, validation, management, and dissemination of mission planning data, geospatial products, imagery, and other digital products required for mission planning and execution. Support tactical mission planning and execution applications, including TAK-based capabilities and other customer-specific software and systems. Evaluate, integrate, test, and field new or updated hardware, software, applications, and mission planning capabilities; assess interoperability and operational suitability and provide technical recommendations to government stakeholders. Support operational test and evaluation, functional testing, capability validation, and development of test criteria and procedures for new and updated systems. Perform vulnerability identification, remediation, verification, and other cybersecurity activities necessary to maintain approved mission planning environments, including support for applicable STIG and Authority to Operate requirements. Support configuration management and maintain approved configurations for mission planning hardware, software, applications, and deployable equipment. Coordinate technical requirements and mission-impacting issues with government points of contact, program offices, other support organizations, and external technical stakeholders as required. Identify and analyze user requirements, capability gaps, technical risks, and opportunities to improve mission planning and execution capabilities; develop and communicate technical recommendations and courses of action. Provide hands-on technical training and practical instruction to operational users on fielded hardware, software, applications, and mission planning capabilities. Develop and maintain technical documentation and system-support procedures, as required. Provide senior-level technical expertise, knowledge transfer, and mentorship across the GSSE Tactical team as required. Support exercises, testing events, operational deployments, and other mission requirements at home station and CONUS/OCONUS locations as required.   Additional Responsibilities Include, but are not Limited To: As a Sawdey employee, assist with company proposal development and other business development activities, as required. Perform other duties as assigned. Experience Requirements: Minimum of seven (7) years of operational experience with or supporting an organization's navigation and mission planning techniques, including preparation and checkout/validation of flight plans for aircraft weapons systems, or mission planning computer systems, communications, mission equipment, and planning techniques, including preparation of unit mission plans for peacetime and wartime special operations missions. Experience providing technical support for mission planning and execution systems within classified and unclassified DoD environments. Experience installing, configuring, imaging, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Windows-based systems and associated mission planning hardware and software. Experience supporting mission planning computer systems, communications, networks, tactical applications, and associated mission equipment. Experience troubleshooting complex hardware, software, network, application, and interoperability issues in operational environments. Experience supporting system integration, configuration management, operational testing, and fielding or sustainment of technical capabilities. Working knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements, including system hardening, vulnerability identification and remediation, STIG implementation, and support to system authorization requirements. Experience providing direct technical support and training to operational users in dynamic and time-sensitive mission environments. Ability to independently analyze technical and operational requirements, identify solutions, and communicate technical recommendations to government and technical stakeholders. Desired / Preferred Experience: Direct experience supporting Naval Special Warfare, a Special Mission Unit, or other SOF operational organization. Experience supporting NSW mission planning and execution systems, tactical applications, communications, and mission equipment. Experience with TAK-based capabilities, including ATAK, WinTAK, TAK Server, or other tactical situational-awareness applications. Experience supporting Tactical Local Area Network (TACLAN) capabilities or similar deployable tactical network environments. Experience with geospatial, imagery, mapping, and mission-data products used in support of special operations mission planning. Experience integrating tactical communications, mission planning systems, situational-awareness applications, sensors, or other operational technologies. Experience supporting capability evaluation, operational testing, fielding, modernization, or integration of new technologies within a SOF environment. Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V. Experience developing technical documentation, training materials, test plans, or system-support procedures. Demonstrated experience serving as a senior technical resource, mentor, or trainer within an operational support environment.   Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related discipline; OR Technical School Certificate related to computer systems; OR Equivalent technical training and experience that aligns directly with the duties to be performed in lieu of a degree.   Certificate, License, and Registration Requirements: Required: DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or higher (e.g., Security+ CE). Highly Desired / Preferred: Additional relevant technical certifications such as Network+, CCNA, SSCP, or other networking, cybersecurity, systems administration, or virtualization certifications. Other Required Skills & Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with government stakeholders, operational users, technical personnel, and other support organizations. Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills with the ability to independently diagnose and resolve mission-impacting technical issues. Strong customer service skills and the ability to prioritize competing technical requirements in support of operational timelines. Ability to translate operational requirements into technical solutions and communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to develop cross-domain proficiency across Operations, Intelligence warfighting functions, and Tactical Mission Planning domains to support surge and crisis-response requirements. Ability to travel domestically and internationally in support of exercises, operational requirements, testing, training, and capability fielding, including short-notice travel when required. Security Clearance Requirements: Top Secret Clearance Other: Must be eligible for access to SCI   US Citizenship Requirements: This position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require Sawdey Solution Services to staff it only with U.S. Citizens.   About the Organization Sawdey Solution Services, an ISO 9001 certified and CMMI-SVC v2 Level 3 appraised corporation, has built a nationwide and global footprint as a leading government contracting organization. Specializing in cybersecurity, systems engineering, and operational support, Sawdey invites you to be a part of a team that's at the forefront of securing our nation. Operating successfully since 2001, we are a Woman Owned/Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We provide our clients with premier professional services and technology solutions in an employee-centric environment. We are extremely proud of the culture we have created. Why Choose Us? Mission-Critical Work: We play a vital role in ensuring the security of our nation's digital infrastructure. Professional Growth: Embrace the opportunity to take on diverse and dynamic roles that challenge and inspire you. Collaborative Culture: You are joining a unified team where your unique contributions are valued and celebrated. Who We're Looking For: Hardworking Individuals: If you're someone who takes initiative, loves a challenge, and is committed to excellence, you'll feel right at home here. Talented Professionals: Whether you're an expert in your field or a rising star, we recognize your potential and support your effort toward success. Diverse Perspectives: Our strength lies in our diversity. We believe that a diverse team fosters creativity, innovation, and achievement.   EOE Statement We are a Disabled-Veterans-41 CFR 60 1.4, Equal Opportunity Employer. Devoted to creating a diverse and friendly workplace, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, physical or mental disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or veteran status. Our goals and beliefs are that diverse backgrounds and experiences empower and enable us to offer our customers an unmatched level of service. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply!   This position is currently accepting applications. 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