Job Title: Senior Subject Matter Expert (Optical)

Employment Type: W2

Location: Fort Meade, MD and/or remote; Location may vary

Job Description:

Competitive Range works in partnership with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled and mission essential capabilities. It is our goal at Competitive Range to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, interesting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.

Competitive Range Solutions requires the expertise of a Senior Subject Matter Expert (Optical) talented person to lead Optical Telecommunication efforts supporting Federal Defense customers, under the direction of Senior and Executive management. The candidate must reference their ability and experience in working in a Department of Defense (DoD) customer environment and effective integration with a government multi-contractor team.

The Senior Subject Matter Expert (Optical) shall lead efforts pertaining to successful installation, turn-up, testing, and activation of telecommunication equipment with an emphasis on optical hardware and related components. This includes assignment of, and review of work specific to one or more locations supported by one or more Optical Installation Teams, ensuring completion of assigned projects or activities, and providing training or assistance as needed. No supervision is required to complete multiple, concurrent, or consecutive large installation efforts.

The Senior Subject Matter Expert (Optical) provides or leads in-depth analyses for translating customer unified capabilities needs into the design of networks for Optical, Circuit Switched and IP networks that support Telecommunications for classified Defense Networks which include Real Time Services such as voice and video converged with data applications end-to-end. This key resource applies extensive knowledge in at least one of the following areas to provide original and innovative solutions:

1) network architecture

2) network interoperability, network interfaces, and network protocols

3) transport technology

4) business organizational alignment, business process development and business case development

5) network testing

6) security

7) reliability

8) prototyping and development of network solution

9) communications focused software engineering or software development.

The SME candidate directs, designs, and develops network architecture plans, security, reliability, and business continuity plans, implementation or cutover plans, integration plans, and interoperability plans based for Optical networks within Federal Defense classified networks. Provides high-level strategic business consultation including organizational alignment, business process development and business case development. Provides active leadership in defining and pursuing innovative research and development projects of exceptional complexity, requiring considerable originality and ingenuity. Supervises multiple teams of specialty engineers working on highly complex network architecture and technology development & assessment projects.

The SME Candidate will possess in-depth knowledge specific to task requirements and in multiple areas of optical technologies and network infrastructures and will have demonstrated technical leadership and in-depth analysis capability in at least one of the following areas:

1) network architecture

2) network interoperability, network interfaces and network protocols

3) transport technology

4) business organizational alignment, business process development and business case development

5) network testing

6) security

7) reliability

8) prototyping and development of network solutions

9) communications focused software engineering or software development.

Capable of independent original work on specific tasks associated with one or more knowledge areas identified above.

Tasks shall include:

• Infrastructure installation and de-installation
  • Racks
• Ironwork (ladder rack, subfloor infrastructure)
• Cable management
  • Fiber & copper management systems (i.e. Panduit raceway, Fiber Management Systems (FMS))
• DC Power cable (determining path, wax cord lacing)
• Cable Terminations, cleaning and testing
  • RJ45
• Coaxial/BNC
• Wire wrap
• Fiber Optic Cable (light levels, scoping)
• Grounding
  • HTAP
• Equipment
• Documentation Responsibilities
  • Use of Microsoft Office suite of products for:
• Requirements review and comprehension
• Redlining
• Reporting
  • Daily Status Report (DSR) submission
• Site Completion Report (SCR) submission
• Survey Reports
• Installation of cabling DC power distribution systems
• Basic configuration and provisioning of equipment
  • DCN Suite
• Crypto
• IP
• MSPP
• MPLS

• Advanced configuration and provisioning of DWDM equipment
  • Ciena 6500 SDN
• Ciena 6500 ILA alarm clearing
• Conduct Ground Testing
• Perform and report on fiber quality assessment both in-house and cross-base to include OPM and ORL readings
• Conduct Bit Error Rate Testing (BERT)
• Conduct Optical Testing
  • Fiber optic characterization
    • Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)
  • Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD)
  • Chromatic Dispersion (CD)
    • Review results, identify issues and provide recommended solution
  • Consolidate data and generate detailed reporting and analysis

Qualifications/Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience leading technical efforts within an Optical Network environment required.
• At least eight years of experience in the installation, turn-up, testing, activation, maintenance, repair or construction of various types of telecommunications or other electronic equipment or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting completion of an accredited vocational or technical curriculum in telecommunications or a related discipline for the required or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least four years of experience is required specific to Ciena DWDM optical platforms
• Experience supporting DISA’s networks is desired
• Demonstrated experience in advanced optical systems to include Ciena platforms such as 6500 ‘S’ shelves and RLS.
• Communicate with supporting personnel such as Node Site Coordinators, facility technicians, site security personnel, etc.
• Working Knowledge Microsoft Office Tools; specifically, Visio and Excel
• Excellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skills
• Must be a US Citizen
• Minimum SECRET clearance required; and be eligible for a Top-Secret clearance

Physical Demands

• Ability to type, communicate via telephone and sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel (20%-60%) via automobile and airplane with other team members to meet program requirements; as needed
• Ability to set up and ascend/descend ladders as necessary to reach overhead cabling and components undergoing installation or deinstallation.
• Ability to get down under sub-flooring as required to reach components and cabling
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs

Job Description:

Competitive Range works in partnership with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled and mission essential capabilities. It is our goal at Competitive Range to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, interesting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. The candidate will work as part of a multifunctional team. In aggregate, the team renders acquisition, program management, service delivery, contract management and operations support to CRS corporate. This candidate will be focused on the coordination, implementation, and management of human resources, compliance and business operations.

The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of HR business operations, including talent acquisition, employee relations, contractor management, performance management, HR-related government contract and regulatory compliance, payroll, compensation and benefits programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive organizational change.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business objectives
  
• Oversee the full cycle of talent acquisition, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
  
• Coordinate the annual performance review process and ongoing performance coaching alongside our Program Managers through training programs, career development plans, and performance feedback to ensure employee development and engagement
  
• Manage employee relations and provide guidance on HR policies and procedures
  
• Administer benefits programs accurately and timely including monitoring FMLA, unemployment, EEOC, benefits claims and enrollment in partnership with our PEO (Insperity)
  
• Develop and manage HR budgets effectively utilizing salary survey ERI data and indirect rates
  
• Implement change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation
  
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures as well as maintain employee records to ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations; update policies accordingly
  
• Utilize PEO (Insperity) HRIS to streamline HR processes and reporting
  
• Handle employee relations issues including investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management
  
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support overall business goals
  
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors for HR services or benefits programs
  
• Conduct employee orientations to ensure new hires are well-informed about company policies and procedures
  
• Monitor time off ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations
  
• Foster a positive work environment by organizing employee engagement activities, recognition programs, events, and initiatives by implementing strategies to enhance employee morale, satisfaction, and retention
  

Desired Experience:

6 years of related experience in direct support of a government contractor or federal agency. Self-directed, strategic thinker who is comfortable working independently, with a team, or managing a small team without direct supervision.

Qualifications:

A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field that included or was supplemented by; at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: Human Resources, business, law, contracts, or organization and management is required.

Job Description:

Competitive Range works in partnership with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled and mission essential capabilities. It is our goal at Competitive Range to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, interesting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.

Competitive Range Solutions requires the expertise of a talented and experienced Project Control Specialist to assist in the direction and management of program’s executive support group. The candidate must reference their ability and experience in working in a Department of Defense (DoD) customer environment and effective integration with a government multi-contractor team.

The selected candidate will fulfill the role of Project Control Specialist working during the hours of 0800-1700 Eastern (full time). The PCS will manage financial services for DISA projects, perform project monitoring and data control, conduct project audits, manage project financials, and serve as the liaison between project management and finance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Upper-level professional capable of fulfilling the project accounting and cost reporting requirements of multiple mid-sized projects, including day-to-day interface with project management, client and contractor personnel. Also responsible for creating and maintaining the programs indirect budget tracking spreadsheet; compare actuals with indirect costs forecast and review monthly with the Program Manager; analyze and present financial reports, revenue variance, unbilled analysis, and accruals for determination of progress; track project costs; monitor performance against baseline; create purchase requisitions for subcontractor labor and other direct cost funding; and submit monthly financial charts/reports for government tracking.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Effectively communicate with Project Managers (PM) regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing.

• Prepare final invoice package containing draft and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup for approval by the Accounting Supervisor.

• Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing; communicate with the Accounting Manager as to your observations and actions taken.

• Research any unbilled issues to optimize the billing possibilities for the billing period.

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher is desired