Job Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA (Onsite)
Travel Requirement: < 15%. Candidate will be required to travel on behalf of / in support of the government.
Clearance: Active Secret security clearance required
Sherpa 6 has an exciting opportunity for a fast-learning, highly driven Technical Project Coordinator/Software Integration Engineer to join our team.
This hybrid role works closely with Portfolio Acquisition Executive Maneuver Ground (PAE MG) Stakeholders, Capability Program Executive Ground Soldier Systems (CPE GSS) Program Managers (PMs), Assistant Product Managers (APMs), and ACPE GSS Lines of Effort (LOEs), Academia, and Industry members to provide guidance and assistance in facilitating and conducting integration events. As a Soldier Integration Facility (SIF) Project Coordinator and Software Integration Engineer, you provide expert knowledge on how to validate, test, and integrate portfolio equipment—such as Nett Warrior (NW), Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK), and Situational Awareness Sensors—to provide the best possible solution to the fighting forces.
You will serve as a “go-to” subject matter expert that spans the entire CPE GSS portfolio. You will work hand-in-hand with the operations section in conducting the planning, execution, and reporting of all hosted integration events, while simultaneously actively participating in system architecture design, software integration, and secure code evaluation. You will also provide knowledge to key leaders, visitors, and VIPs on the SIF and its mission.
Responsibilities:
Project Coordination & Program Support
- Coordinate technical projects from planning through execution and closeout.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, action item trackers, and status reports.
- Facilitate meetings, working groups, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and stakeholder engagements.
- Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, project documentation, and executive briefings.
- Track project risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
- Support acquisition, fielding, and integration activities across multiple stakeholders.
- Maintain project repositories, SharePoint sites, Microsoft Teams channels, and associated documentation.
Technical Integration & Systems Support
- Support the integration, testing, and evaluation of tactical communications systems and mission command technologies.
- Assist with planning and execution of integration events, demonstrations, exercises, and operational assessments.
- Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain tactical network environments.
- Coordinate hardware and software integration efforts among vendors, government organizations, and operational users.
- Identify and resolve technical issues impacting interoperability, performance, or mission effectiveness.
- Support system architecture reviews, technical assessments, and configuration management activities.
TAK Ecosystem Support (Required)
- Configure, administer, and troubleshoot ATAK, WinTAK, TAK Server, and related TAK applications.
- Support TAK integrations with tactical radios, sensors, and mission command systems.
- Assist with TAK training, testing, and operational employment.
- Evaluate and recommend enhancements to TAK-based operational capabilities.
- Support interoperability testing between TAK systems and external platforms.
Virtualization & Infrastructure Support (Required)
- Deploy, configure, and maintain Virtual Machine (VM) environments supporting development, testing, and operational activities.
- Manage virtualized Windows and Linux systems.
- Support virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, VirtualBox, or equivalent technologies.
- Troubleshoot VM performance, networking, and system integration issues.
- Coordinate software deployments and system updates within virtualized environments.
Network & Cybersecurity Support
- Configure firewalls, routers, switches, and tactical networking equipment.
- Support vulnerability assessments, security compliance efforts, and configuration audits.
- Assist with RMF, STIG, and cybersecurity compliance activities.
- Monitor systems for operational readiness, security issues, and performance degradation.
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting technical projects, systems integration, network operations, or related programs.
- 10 years of experience in Combat Arms, at least 5 years in TOE IBCT/SBCT/SOF Units (USMC) or 10 years’ equivalent experience.
- Active Secret Security Clearance required.
- Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple technical efforts simultaneously.
- Experience supporting government, DoD, or military programs.
Required Technical Skills:
- Hands-on experience with the TAK ecosystem (ATAK, WinTAK, TAK Server) is required.
- Hands-on experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Virtual Machines (VMs) is required.
- Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
- Familiarity with tactical communications systems and radio integration.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and wireless communications.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
- Understanding of software testing, troubleshooting, and configuration management processes.
Communication & Leadership
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to brief technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior government personnel.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline.
- Experience supporting tactical network modernization initiatives.
- Experience with Nett Warrior, mission command systems, or tactical communications programs.
- Experience with cloud technologies, containerization, or DevSecOps environments.
- Knowledge of military operational environments and tactical communications architecture.
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Security+, or related certifications.
- 15+ yrs Experience supporting the Army, SOCOM, or other DoD organizations.
About Sherpa 6:
At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user-focused and design-driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We are a group of enthusiastic forward-thinkers who are excited to build amazing solutions with bleeding-edge technology. We hire people who are forward thinkers, passionate about what they do, love to collaborate and want to constantly learn. We enjoy what we do and we're not afraid to put the extra effort in to accomplish the mission; call us Sherpas. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve. We have made it our mission to be the leaders in solutions that protect and give our Warfighters the edge they need when put into harm's way.
Background Screening/Check/Investigation:
Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire.
ADA:
Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990.
EEO/AA:
Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit.
Salary Range
The proposed salary range is reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations, years of experience, and skill levels. Salary negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to your geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications.