C4PS-2510 C2 Systems Common Operational Picture (COP) SME - OCONUS - AUG2026

Position Title: C2 Systems Common Operational Picture (COP) SME

Location: Germany (DEU)

Position Type: Full-time

Salary Range : $80,000 - $90,000 plus uplifts

Security Clearance Requirement: Position requires active security clearance

Certification Requirements

• CompTIA Security+

Years of Experience: 3-5 years in relevant field

Roles and Responsibilities

This position reports directly to the PM, Site Lead, or their designee. The C2 Systems Analyst serves as the subject matter expert (SME) to enable C4I systems throughout the DoD to share information to build a common operational picture (COP) and Common Tactical Picture (CTP) to enable leaders to make accurate and informed decisions based on situational awareness.

The Joint Tactical Common Operational Picture Workstation (JTCW) is a Windows-based tactical COP suite designed for battalion level and above to facilitate command and control functions by enhancing situational awareness and operational/tactical decision making. These support efforts are provided to military units while deployed, in garrison, in preparation for, and while participating in major exercises and contingency operations.

The C2 Systems Analyst will primarily provide support to US Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa (MARFOREUR/AF) and also assist deployed or allocated Fleet Marine Force (FMF) units and other DoD agencies to configure, integrate, resolve issues, and establish their Command-and-Control architecture to meet exercise and contingency operations in European and African OCONUS regions.

This position is responsible for integrating a wide variety of C2 systems including, but not limited to Agile Client, Command-and-Control Personal Computer (C2PC), Tactical Assault Kit (TAK), Joint Tactical COP Workstation (JTCW), Tactical Service Orientated Architecture (TSOA), Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) and Data Dissemination Service (DDS).

The C2 Systems Analyst will work cross-functionally with several departments, but most importantly with the Command Post Systems Advisor (CPSA) and those who are performing work at the Government Customers’ sites. Travel is expected up to 25%.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. All positions located at the Government Customer Site require in-person/on-site attendance due to facility clearance and ISO operating standards.

• Configure GCCS-TCO (JTCW/TCS) software to provide Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Commanders the ability to map and display friendly and enemy locations as well as plan, develop, display, and transmit to overlays of intended movements for Command and Control (C2) Situational Awareness (SA).
• Establish Common Operational Picture (COP), and coordinate COP Synchronization Tool (CST) configuration with higher, adjacent, and lower echelon commands.
• Act as an alternate administrator for MCEN-S, TIE-S, and FMF-NS Tactical COP servers in coordination with the MARFOREUR/AF CPSA.
• Provide over-the-shoulder C2 systems user training to MARFOREURAF Command Center watch standers, and be prepared to deploy with the Command Center personnel to offsite locations, such as during Continuity of Operations (COOP) events, both for training and real-world scenarios.
• Provide executive-level C2 technical advice and support Battle Staffs with the identification of information flow required to support Mission Essential Tasks (MET) in the identification of the configuration and integration of C2 systems.
• Provide technical support to MARFOREURAF and deployed or allocated FMF units within the USEUCOM and USAFRICOM Areas of Operation on C2 related systems such as Agile Client, C2PC, GCCS-J, MCH, , TAK, JADOCS, AFATDS (to include ASCA communications), and new or emergent capabilities.
• Introduce MARFOREURAF to the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and advances to emergent capabilities to achieve interdependence and operational effectiveness.
• Resolve complex C2 Systems issues related to system upgrades, network restrictions (ports, protocols, firewalls), and system versions.
• Interface with FMF personnel and US Government employees to provide break/fix support to C2 systems in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Provide support for interoperability between FMF and NATO units and systems in test and/or exercise events.
• Research questions using available information resources: technical manuals, operating and administrator guides, fleet advisory messages (FAMs), and internal approved knowledge base(s).
• Identify and elevate situations requiring urgent attention.
• Configure and federate TAK Servers over a wide variety of communication paths.
• Note – this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• TRAVEL REQUIRED FOR POSITION - Must be able to obtain or possess a valid US Passport and by physically qualified to support miliary exercises and contingency operations.
• Experience working with customers, addressing issues, and managing customer concerns and requests over the phone and/or in person.
• Experience supporting Marine Corps C4I systems and equipment.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in military training and education.
• Direct participation in real-world operations is desired.
• Strong active listening, data entry, and documentation skills.
• Willing to work in a 24x7x365 secured environment, demonstrate intuitive problem-solving skills, and allow for flexible scheduling.

Competencies

• Familiar with configuring GCCS-TCO software (JTCW and TCS) to provide Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Commanders a Common Operational Picture (COP), and coordinate COP Synchronization Tool (CST) configuration with allied, coalition, higher, adjacent, and lower echelon commands.
• Familiarity with and knowledge of using Maven Smart Systems to integrate GCCS, and other C2 Systems Information.
• Familiar with configuring JADCOS, AFATDS, and other fires systems to provide MAGTF firing agencies with a full digital kill web.
• Familiar with Tactical Receive Suite (TRS) software and Embedded National Technical Receiver (ENTR) to support the theater missile warning mission.
• Understand and troubleshoot basic computer, Linux, Android and IOS configurations.
• Intermediate understanding of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and PostgreSQL database system.
• Experience working with customers, addressing issues, and managing customer concerns and requests over the phone and/or in person.
• Strong active listening, data entry, and documentation skills.
• Experience writing technical solutions, after-action reports, and commercial knowledge base articles.
• Advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and consistent resolution of IT problems.

Certification Requirements

• CompTIA Security+
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Contribution Matching
• Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company
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