Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) SME

NexTech Solutions (NTS) is a team of experts and engineers who understand the challenges that organizations face in finding and implementing the best technologies and IT solutions to meet mission requirements. We work with our government customers in defense and civilian agencies to identify new technologies.

The Opportunity

NTS is seeking an Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) SME. This Subject Matter Expert will provide technical expertise and troubleshooting skills to assist with PTL site installations, repairs/upgrades, identifying and resolving CIB outages and data loss issues.

Key Responsibilities

• I nspect systems end-to-end for quality assurance of system architectures and individual components; document system architecture and inventory equipment; provide operator training on IBS, CIB, and TRS; and provide basic system troubleshooting skills training.
• Provide advisory support, including all aspects of the Department PTL program systems, architectures and system administration (SA) viewers.
• Provide technical assessment of capabilities and concepts of Department objectives and user requirements.
• Evaluate systems in test environments as well as in operational environments.
• Work with PTL leadership, project partners, vendors, and end users throughout the development and testing process to ensure that systems transitioned to operations meet user needs.
• Assist the PTL team with hardware update services and subsequent integration in user defined C2 systems.
• Support PTL IBS testing efforts in RF-interference venues at China Lake, CA.
• Develop test plans and test reports related to PTL testing.
• Perform PTL IBS system support, including developing training materials, and develop checklists, procedures, and guides to meet operational requirements.
• Participate in engineering and requirements management. As part of this effort, provide subject matter expertise in support of government-led programmatic and engineering efforts, including the following, as required, Integrated Product Team (IPT) participation, working group participation, and specific user group meetings related to PTL hardware support, IBS-CIB integration, and C2 systems.
• Create, review, verify, update, or revise technical documentation for PTL's IBS related systems, including written recommendations, reports and technical guides.
• Work with other agencies as directed by the PTL Program Manager, to ensure that the Department of State and its partners benefit from synergies and economies of scale.
• Attend conferences and working groups as directed by PTL leadership. Visit PTL IBS-CIB sites in State Department posts utilizing IBS systems.