Senior Tactical Communications & Coalition Interoperability Subject Matter Expert (SME)

The role

The Senior Tactical Communications & Coalition Interoperability Subject Matter Expert will provide operational and technical expertise in tactical communications, joint command and control, tactical data links, military messaging, and multinational interoperability. This role supports the evaluation and integration of emerging technologies to improve information exchange and communications resilience.

What you will do

• Serve as a senior technical and operational advisor on tactical communications, joint C2, tactical data links, military messaging, and coalition interoperability.
• Assess communications requirements across Combatant Commands, Military Services, and joint or coalition operations.
• Evaluate tactical communications systems and data exchange technologies.
• Analyze tactical communications architectures, operational mission threads, and C2 workflows.
• Support interoperability assessments involving Mission Partner Environments and CJADC2.
• Apply relevant tactical data link and military messaging standards.
• Support research, development, test, and evaluation, technology demonstrations, and mission engineering activities.
• Develop operational use cases, evaluation criteria, and technical assessments.
• Assess proposed solutions for technical feasibility, security, and suitability for contested environments.
• Coordinate with DISA leadership, Combatant Commands, Military Services, and international stakeholders.

Required qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Must have and maintain a current DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Master’s Degree
• DoD 8140 Work Role: Research & Development Specialist (661), Intermediate.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD-approved qualification.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Significant professional experience in military tactical communications, joint C2, tactical data links, operational communications planning, or defense interoperability.
• Experience supporting communications or C2 operations within a Military Service, Combatant Command, joint task force, or comparable operational organization.
• Experience collaborating with military operators, systems engineers, program managers, and Government stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of tactical communications architectures, military messaging, tactical data exchange, and operational interoperability requirements.
• Familiarity with Link 16 and tactical data link operations.
• Ability to evaluate operational requirements and develop actionable recommendations.

Nice to have

• Former U.S. military tactical communications officer, senior warrant officer (CW3/CW4), JICO, or equivalent communications/C2 specialist.
• JICO qualification or substantial experience supporting Joint Interface Control Cell (JICC) operations or joint data link management.
• Experience with multi-tactical data link operations, Joint Multi-TDL Operating Procedures (JMTOP), and tactical communications planning.
• Operational experience supporting Combatant Commands such as USCENTCOM, USEUCOM, USINDOPACOM, or USSOCOM.
• Experience with NATO interoperability, Mission Partner Environments, multinational exercises, or coalition information-sharing initiatives.
• Experience supporting DoD technology demonstrations, operational experimentation, mission engineering, or RDT&E activities.
• Familiarity with XML-based military messaging, data translation, gateway integration, and tactical-to-enterprise information exchange.
• Experience working with DISA, Joint Staff J6, Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC), or related DoD interoperability organizations.
• Knowledge of foreign disclosure requirements for international technology collaboration.

Benefits

• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays.
• Performance Bonuses
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
• Company-paid life insurance up to $300K.
• Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options.
• 15 days of fully paid parental leave.
• Military Differential Pay.
• Paid training and certifications.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 80% of net proceeds from a company sale returned to employees.

Before you apply

• US Citizenship is required.
• Must have and maintain a current DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Fort Meade, Maryland.

About the company

AGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services company providing consulting, advanced technology solutions, and essential services throughout the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors.