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# SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT I (TACTICAL DATA LINKS)

- **Company:** Chugach Alaska Corporation
- **Location:** Chesapeake, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Link, System Testing, Systems Integration, C4i
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86255490/1

## About the Role

Mandatory:

 * Must be a U.S. citizen.
 * Must have a secret security clearance as a minimum at the time of employment.
 * Ability to read technical drawings.
 * Four (4) years of hands-on experience with the following Tactical Data Links systems:
 + Link Monitoring and Management Tool LMMT)
 + Common Data Link Management System (CDLMS), * Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
 * Travel Required.
 * Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test.

Working Conditions:

 * Must be able to work outdoors, in labs, and onboard ships worldwide.
 * Must be able to tolerate heat/cold.
 * Comfortable working around exposures to hazards in shipyard type enviroments.
 * Ability to work in low-lit areas for long periods of time.
 * Must be able to respond to emerging requirement's which may involve travel and/or extended work hours.

Physical Requirements:

 * Must be able to safely lift 40lbs.
 * Must be able to carry tools and test equipment.
 * Must be able to move around freely onboard ships and shore sites.

## Description

The role of the SME will be to provide day-to-day Tactical Data Link (TDL) support to NIWC. The position requires an experienced communications expert to support the project. This position will work out of the Chesapeake, VA area., * Provide technical support services for emerging Fleet Technical Assist (FTA) requirements, which are urgent and routine. FTA categories consist of:

 + Casualty Report (CASREP).
 + Combat Systems, Command, Control, Communications and Computer Readiness Assessment (C5RA).
 + Deploying Group Systems Integration Testing (DGSIT).
 + Inspection & Survey (INSURV).
 + System Grooms and Repairs.
 + Technical Assistance (TA) Visits and Total Ship Readiness Assessment (TSRA).
 + Combat Systems Assessment and Training (CSAT).
 + C4I System of Systems Operability Test (C4I SOT) Support.
 + Perform system testing to evaluate performance and functionality.
 * Analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
 * Teamwork and interpersonal communication skills.
 * Be willing to travel 25 - 45%.
 * Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
 * Perform other duties as assigned.

Accountable For:

 * Provide technical assistance during onsite visits to US Navy ships and shore sites.


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