Surveillance & Command and Control (C2) Operations Subject Matter Expert

Posted 2 days ago

acro serviceColumbia (MD)

Command and Control Center Specialists National Security

SENIORITY

Senior

Apply

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Surface and Air Surveillance & Command and Control (C2) Operations Subject Matter Expert/Product Trainer to support training, analysis, and operational integration efforts. This role requires deep, hands-on operational knowledge in building and maintaining a recognized air and surface picture using multiple sensors, communications paths, and data links. The ideal candidate brings operational and instructional experience from U.S. military, NATO, or similar service and non-military personnel that has taught or supported training at a recognized service schoolhouse or training center. Surveillance Operations Background (Surface & Air)Operational background may include one or more of the following environments: Surface Surveillance Harbor / Port / Inland Waterway Surveillance: Typically associated with the U.S. Coast Guard Open-Sea / Blue-Water Surveillance: Typically associated with the U.S. Navy Relevant Naval roles include Operations Specialists (OS) who man tactical displays, identify and track surface contacts, and maintain the recognized maritime picture aboard ships or ashore. Equivalents may include Tactical Operations or similarly titled billets supporting surface and air picture development. Air Surveillance Air surveillance experience may include roles traditionally associated with the U.S. Air Force, but may also be performed by other services depending on mission and control center location.

Relevant experience includes: Detection, identification, and tracking of air objects Maintenance of a Recognized Air Picture (RAP)Air surveillance operations within command centers, or joint operations centers Relevant Air Force duty backgrounds may include Command and Control, Air Surveillance, Weapons / Battle Management, or equivalent air defense and airspace management functions. Command and Control (C2) Experience Command and Control operations are conducted by all military services, depending on mission and location of the control center. Qualified candidates will have experience integrating: Surface and air sensors Voice and data communications Tactical data links Multi-domain inputs into a unified operational picture

Required Qualifications: Prior military service (Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or NATO)Direct experience in surface and/or air surveillance operations Experience identifying, tracking, and managing air and surface objects Experience contributing to or maintaining a common operational picture Demonstrated operational proficiency regardless of rank or title Familiar with Automatic Independent Surveillance, marine radar products and maritime safety are needed Familiar with ADS-B, radio direction finding, Electronic Support Measures, and Electronic Intelligence.

Preferred Qualifications: Instructor experience at a recognized military schoolhouse or training center Background as a Navy Operations Specialist (OS), Coast Guard surveillance operator, Air Force C2 / air surveillance operator, Marine Corps Tactical Operations, or equivalent Joint or multi-domain operational experience Experience supporting training development, simulation, or operational analysis Key Attributes Strong situational awareness across air and maritime domains Deep practical understanding of surveillance and C2 operations Ability to translate real-world operational experience into training or program support

Before you apply

Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.

Your profile is current

It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.

Two examples you can talk through

Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.

A number in mind

What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.

Your notice period

Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.

Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.