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MTSI’s Defense Services Division is seeking a Fleet Introduction Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Navy customers in the integration and fielding of advanced over‑the‑horizon‑targeting (OTHT) capabilities. In this role, you will work closely with NAVSEA, NAVAIR, NAVWAR, warfare centers, and fleet operators to ensure new capabilities are effectively transitioned into operational use across Navy platforms.As a Fleet Introduction SME, you will develop and coordinate fleet introduction plans, support system integration and evaluation events, and help shape tactics, training, and procedures that enhance warfighter readiness. Your efforts will directly contribute to accelerating advanced kill chain capabilities to the fleet, improving maritime situational awareness, and strengthening overall mission effectiveness. You will collaborate with engineering, test, logistics, and operational teams to ensure a smooth transition of emerging technologies from development to deployment.You’ll be a great fit for this role if: You have experience supporting Navy programs, fleet operations, or system integration activities. You understand Navy organizational structures, operational environments, and the processes used to introduce new capabilities to the fleet.You have worked with OTHT‑related systems, sensor integration, tactical data links, or ISR feeds supporting maritime operations. You have strong analytical skills and can identify integration risks, operational impacts, and system performance gaps. You are comfortable engaging directly with operators, engineers, test teams, and program office personnel to resolve issues and facilitate capability fielding. You have familiarity with shipboard systems, combat systems architectures, and cross‑platform kill chain concepts. You have excellent communication skills and can prepare clear, effective briefs and reports for senior Navy stakeholders.You thrive in fast‑paced, collaborative environments supporting complex, multi‑stakeholder programs.You are willing to travel up to 20% to support shipboard events, operator engagements, and fleet introduction activities.Qualifications Required:5+ years of experience working with combat systems for the DoD or U.S. Navy as a civilian, military personnel, or contractorExperience with operations, sensors, and weapons system integration onboard U.S. Naval shipsKnowledge of the combat system software development lifecycleTS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degreeEven better if you have these desired skills:Experience with U.S. Navy platforms, combat and networked systems, surface and air-launched weapons, C4I, Sensor, and EW systemsExperience with NAVSEA and Naval Surface Warfare Center programsKnowledge of DoD acquisition and logistics policies and proceduresEducation:Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, or an Engineering field preferred; master’s degree in mathematics, Physics, or an Engineering field a plus.Clearance Requirements:Must possess at Top Secret/SCI clearance.The pay range for this position is $150,000 to $190,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.#LI-JW1

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