ANALYGENCE has an immediate opportunity for an High Frequency (HF) Communication Requirements and Modernization SME located in Suffolk, VA.

The High Frequency (HF) Communication Requirements and Modernization SME will perform the following tasks:

• Support NAVIFOR N8 Requirements Directorate and NIWDC by providing necessary consulting, analytical, and organizational skills to assist in identifying and developing Navy IW communications requirements with emphasis on HF modernization as part of an integrated suite of resilient command and control (C2) communications options.
• Provide subject matter expertise in formal writing and documenting military HF communications requirements.
• Retrieve data from a variety of sources and individuals to identify the scope and breadth of HF communications gaps, to analytically and creatively evaluate the data, and to craft collaborative and well researched solution proposals. Interact with NAVIFOR, FCC, USFF, OPNAV staff, Fleet and Type Commanders, Platform Agents, Warfare Centers of Excellence, Program Offices, and other relevant Navy organizations, services, and DOD agencies.
• Liaise and work with other service leads for HF modernizaiton in support of the Navy’s lead service role for HF modernization
• Have working knowledge of naval afloat and ashore HF capabilities and how HF is employed.
• Provide advice and guidance to NAVIFOR N82 team on effective use of experimentation as a tool to improve HF capabilities.
• Validate NAVIFOR/USFF Navy-wide HF-related Operational Tasking (OPTASK) implementation and make recommendations on effective implementation.
• Attend Initial, Mid/Main, and Final planning conferences (IPCs, MPCs, FPCs) for exercises in which HF communications improvements may impact Navy’s readiness, and propose experimental objectives to improve HF capability as part of the fleet’s Resilient C2 posture when required.
• Provide subject matter expertise in HF, to include operations with Battle Force Tactical Network Work. (BFTN) with other services, stakeholders and NATO/Coalition factions to identify additional fleet HF communications capability gaps, and make recommendations on priorities or most effective strategies to meet the fleet requirements.
• Codify HF communication strategies in CONOPS, NTPs, TTP, Global Communications Information Bulletins (GCIBs), Fleet Advisory Messages (FAMs), or other guiding documents and messages as required by NAVIFOR.
• Evaluate HF continuity of system fielding and fleet training, and make specific recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in advocating for the fleet’s HF requirements with program sponsors and program offices. Develop analytics, briefs, and other persuasive or informational briefs for flag level review.
• Develop HF modernization strategy, to include updates to HF requirements letter, analysis of HF materiel and non-materiel requirements across Fleet and shore facilities, and other warfighting gaps in terms of DOTMLPF-P.
• Assist in identifying required HF communications DOTMLPF-P actions.
• Assist with HF capability gaps identification and review related / draft briefs, white papers, and other documents for comment.
• Support the annual Information Warfare Integrated Prioritized Capability List as related to the OPNAV Program Object Memorandum process.
• Assist in advocating for the fleet’s HF requirements with program sponsors and program offices. Develop analytics, briefs, and other persuasive or informational briefs for flag level review.
• Participate in staff planning meetings, briefings, and VTCs.
• Based on guidance from the supported Fleets and related Navy organizations and commands, develop agendas, focus material, and session summaries for C5I capability gaps identification and analysis and validation events.
• Organize material and technical support for work sessions, briefings, and other meetings that support HF modernization and development and result in finished documents.
• When requested, provide paper or oral briefings and white papers to update chain of command on HF modernization progress.Support NAVIFOR N82 at meetings, conferences, and workshops regarding current and future HF communications requirements development and integration. This will require the Contractor to liaising with other directorates within NAVIFOR, USFF, FCC, and other service-specific or DOD organizations.

• Requires a TS/SCI
• Bachelor's degree with a major in Science, Engineering, Information Systems or similar
• A minimum of 6 years of experience supporting tactical or strategic military operations.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience with military communications systems, to include practical experience with HF.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with DOD DOTMPLF-P actions or Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) management.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience working with Navy Communications Programs and Navy or Joint operational stakeholders.
• Possess expertise in communications management, and the capabilities and limitations of Navy afloat and undersea C5I systems with emphasis on HF.
• Possess a working knowledge of Naval and Joint C5I concepts and doctrine and processes and how HF capability integrates in communication planning and resilient C2.
• Have a good working knowledge of the interrelationships between Navy C5I/IW stakeholders, Combatant Commanders, Coalition and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) maritime forces, and Operational Fleet Commands and be effective in communicating Navy requirements with these diverse interests.
• Effective independent thinker who can convey complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences. High-level self-starter.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Teams or similar workplace chat and videoconferencing tools.

ANALYGENCE, derived from a combination of Analysis & Intelligence, is a service-disabled veteran-owned professional services small business established in 2010. We were built on the principle of providing our customers with results driven professionals that understand the dynamic customer environment and can be relied upon to help them achieve their objectives. ANALYGENCE works with customers to develop and execute innovative strategies to improve processes and achieve customer goals. Our people are service-oriented professionals with varying military, government, and industry backgrounds, who understand the level of commitment and flexibility it takes to progress customers forward in a dynamic work environment. Our vision is to support, nurture, and inspire people to achieve the missions of our customers and our organization.

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