Satcom Sme

Job Description
Tharros is seeking a SATCOM SME to support the development, evaluation, and implementation of communication strategies and operational requirements across Navy IW operations. This role offers the opportunity to play a crucial part in enhancing the Navy's communications capabilities and supporting effective IW operations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise in Navy SATCOM requirements including EHF, protected MILSATCOM, wideband SATCOM, and COMSATCOM capabilities.
• Review and analyze communications requirements, OPLANs, acquisition documents, CONOPS, and technical/non-technical documentation.
• Support NAVIFOR N8 capability gap identification, requirements analysis, and fleet communications modernization initiatives.
• Develop collaborative, analytically driven solution recommendations supporting fleet communications resiliency.
• Collaborate with NAVIFOR, Fleet Cyber Command (FCC), USFF, OPNAV, TYCOMs, Warfare Centers, Program Offices, and other Navy and DoD organizations.
• Advocate for fleet SATCOM and C5I requirements with program sponsors, acquisition offices, and operational stakeholders.
• Review and enhance Navy SATCOM terminal, modem, and communications delivery strategies including NMT capabilities.
• Support SATCOM database management activities including tracking, maintaining, and updating fleet requirements.
• Assess space operations, ISR transport capabilities, and emerging satellite threats impacting Navy communications architecture.
• Evaluate SATCOM system fielding continuity and fleet training effectiveness; recommend process and readiness improvements.
• Assist in identifying required SATCOM Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Personnel, Leadership, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) actions.
• Support execution and tracking of SATCOM DOTMLPF-P initiatives under NAVIFOR cognizance.
• Develop analytical products, white papers, executive briefs, and flag-level presentations supporting fleet communications initiatives.
• Support the Information Warfare Integrated Prioritized Capability List and OPNAV Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process.
• Prepare and present oral briefings, papers, and status updates to senior Navy leadership and chain of command stakeholders.
• Perform Liaison Officer (LNO) functions supporting Joint and international communications coordination efforts.
• Review and provide CRM/tasker input to NAVIFOR N8 assigned documentation and staffing actions.
• Support NAVIFOR participation in doctrine development, requirements integration, and communications modernization conferences and workshops.
• Provide subject matter expertise in formal military communications writing, requirements documentation, and executive correspondence.
• Support development of NCTP C5I Shore Command Core Tactical Baseline requirements and readiness documentation.
• Assist in mapping C5I tactical baseline requirements to Navy Mission Essential Tasks (NMETs) across NCTPs.
• Review CCDR OPLANs, COMMPLANS, ICPs, GFMPs, and related documentation to determine theater-level C5I baseline equipment requirements.
• Support identification and documentation of fleet IT Transport & Network capability gaps impacting joint and coalition operations.
• Coordinate with Fleet Commanders, TYCOMs, COCOMs, SYCOMs, and Navy Headquarters staffs on maritime communications requirements.
• Provide subject matter expertise supporting CANES, ADNS, CENTRIXS-M, Naval Messaging, Wireless Mobility, STACC, and related IT transport/network requirements documentation.
• Support Arctic Communications and RC3 Fleet CONOPS DOTMLPF-P initiatives and status reporting.
• Develop RC3 assured mission planning concepts, doctrine, and fleet TTPs supporting deployed maritime forces.
• Conduct analysis of hybrid military/commercial SATCOM implementations and deliver recommendations supporting RC3 capabilities modernization.

Requirements

• BS Degree in a Science, Engineering or Information Systems discipline.
• 8+ years of experience working with Naval HF & SATCOM communications, including UHF SATCOM Narrowband Systems, SHF Wideband SATCOM, and shore communications.
• 6+ years of experience in tactical or strategic military operations and military comms systems.
• 6+ years of experience with Naval or Joint Communication Programs and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop experimental and operational strategies.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Experience in the development of acquisition documents, CONOPS, doctrine, and TTP for tactical systems.
• Knowledge of coalition operations and integration with NATO and other services.
• Proven ability to engage with high-level stakeholders and prepare persuasive briefs.
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Summary
Tharros combines extensive cyber defense knowledge with the world's preeminent vulnerability expertise to identify and defend against attacks before they become problems. Working at mission speed, we harden mission systems faster and secure them for longer, so agencies never lose the mission edge. Tharros lifts the veil of enterprise cybersecurity to detect zero days before they affect you, enabling mission maneuverability and the confidence to move missions forward.

In the ever-evolving realm of cyberspace, we are dedicated to becoming the paramount defender in the 5th warfighting domain. By pioneering innovative security solutions and fostering an environment of continuous learning and vigilance, we aim to protect the interests of our nation's security. Our commitment to excellence in cybersecurity will establish new benchmarks, transforming the digital landscape into a secure and thriving frontier for future generations.

Tharros. See Everything. Secure Anything.

Tharros is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.