Uncrewed Systems Specialist

Job Description:

Special Operations Uncrewed Systems Specialist

The TSG Uncrewed Systems Specialist (USS) shall have expertise and experience in the employment of uncrewed systems to enable tactical units of action. The USS shall be an SME on uncrewed systems TTPs, SOPs, and POIs to enable TSGs to assist with training both military and civilian personnel on the employment of uncrewed systems. The individual shall serve as an expert in the use of the uncrewed systems and the TSG’s associated communications equipment and CBRN search equipment. The USS shall operate all uncrewed systems, sensors, and communications equipment employed by the TSG or designated response force. The USS advises the team and designated force leadership on all uncrewed systems operations and its application to the CBRN search mission. The individual assists with training military and/or civilian personnel on the setup and operation of uncrewed systems, associated communication gear, CBRN search sensors, and other associated equipment as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Become an SME on all TSG TTP, SOPs, and POIs and be able to communicate these plans and procedures to the TSG Team within 90 days of award of this contract.
• Become an SME on all TSG/designated theater response force uncrewed systems, search gear, and communications equipment and provide training to military and/or civilian personnel on the setup and operation of this TSG/designated response force uncrewed systems, search gear, and communications equipment.
• Update TTPs, SOPs, and POIs as required.
• Maintain proficiency on all mission-essential equipment.
• Serve as a SME on all TSG search equipment.
• Train designated personnel on TSG search equipment and operations.
• Support military and/or civilian personnel during WMD search operations, up to and including tactical actions during the conduct of real-world operations.
• Be able to travel on very short notice and to work non-standard hours.
• Become certified to operate uncrewed systems in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations on all uncrewed systems and associated sensors employed by the TSGs and designated theater response forces in the conduct of the CBRN search mission.

• No less than 1 year experience that resulted in a fundamental familiarity and understanding of the employment of small uncrewed systems (150lbs or less) including, but not limited to, uncrewed aerial systems, uncrewed ground systems, or uncrewed surface/sub-surface systems.
• Contractor operator shall have recent military operational experience in support of a U.S. Combatant Command.
• Advanced Leader Course (NCO) graduate or military service equivalent graduate, or prior commissioned military officer (required). Senior Leader Course (NCO) or above, or military service equivalent graduate. (desired)
• Prior experience that resulted in a fundamental familiarity and understanding of the employment of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) sensors or Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) sensors. (desired)
• Prior experience as a member of U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) units. Experience should include extensive training or operations with U.S. Army Special Forces, Naval Special Warfare Command forces, Marine Special Operations Command forces, or being a member of an organization in direct support of SOF. (desired)
• Prior certification or qualification operating DoD uncrewed systems. (desired)

Additional Requirements:

• All personnel shall be physically and mentally qualified for deployment and performance of duties, to include tactical operations in austere, hostile environments.  This includes being able to complete and maintain deployment qualifications as referenced in DoD Instruction 3020.41, Field Manual (FM) 7-22, and DTRA Deployment Readiness Guide for Contractors. 

• Annually, personnel must complete an Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) and score a minimum of 60 points in each exercise for each individual’s specific age group and pass a Combat Water Survival Test (CWST) in accordance with Army Techniques Publication (ATP) No. 7-22.01. 

• A Top Secret with current SCI eligibility

Benefits: K2 Group’s benefit offerings include: Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance; FSA Medical & FSA Dependent Care; Pre-tax 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) plans; Profit Sharing Plan; Life & Accidental Death Insurance; Short Term/ Long Term Disability; Voluntary Group Life Insurance option; Tuition Reimbursement; Job-related Course Reimbursement; Holiday Pay; and Paid Time-Off.