Sr. Communications Center Operator

The position you are applying for is with Vertex Technology & Training Solutions which was formerly Raytheon Global Training & Logistics. The Vertex Company acquired Raytheon Global Training & Logistics in December 2021.

Job Location: USNS Howard O. Lorenzen (Onboard ship)

Department: Mobile Sensors Program

VERTEX OVERVIEW

The Vertex Company is a services solutions provider that operates as a federal government prime contractor. With over 7,000 employees in 200 locations worldwide, the Mississippi-based company offers vertically integrated solutions for defense and commercial customers.

Delivering integrated turnkey lifecycle support from concept definition, to engineering and manufacturing, through end-of-life support of complex systems and platforms, Vertex offerings include all levels of aviation maintenance, worldwide contractor logistics support, systems engineering and integration, specialized onsite mission execution, high consequence training programs for defense and commercial customers, and integrated supply-chain solutions. Over our 50-year history, we have perfected the balance of cost, schedule, and performance to offer high-quality solutions that consistently exceed customer requirements.

Vertex is a portfolio company of American Industrial Partner (AIP), an operationally orientated private investment firm with a 30-year track record of working with management teams to build scaled world class businesses.

Sr. Communications Center Operator

Sea Based Assignment

Job Description: The Mobile Sensors program performs Operations and Maintenance (O&M) on a ship based mobile radar/communication systems that are complex, multi-mission systems with elaborate command, control, computer, and communications interfaces and support sub-systems. These systems, and the program assigned employees primarily operate in the Pacific Command's (PACOM) area of responsibility (AOR). Our program team members are required to operate and keep these radar and communication systems fully mission capable (FMC) 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, and capable of supporting mission operations on short-notice.

In performance of this mission, Mobile Sensors is seeking Sr. Communications Center Operator(s) that will be assigned within the Message Processing Center (MPC) and/or Mission Communications Center (MCC) to perform the duties associated with standard Navy message systems, and additional duties as required/assigned. This position will require personnel to live and work for extended shifts/periods onboard a ship that will operate in/out of overseas ports. Position requires meeting the maritime medical physical and appropriate CENTCOM AOR medical requirements.

This position although Raytheon, is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 2088, and the pay and benefits are per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Ability to operate ship-associated communications-electronic equipment to include embedded communications systems, data communications, data processors, desktop computers and ancillary equipment, COMSEC equipment to include data and voice encryption devices, multiplexers and modems.

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance

• Current U.S. Passport with 3 x blank pages

Desired Education:

• US Navy's A-Schools for Operations Specialists or the equivalent civilian training.

• Defense Security CompTIA CertMaster CE Security+ Certification Requirement

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Knowledge working with US Air Force COMSEC accounts.

Other Requirements:

This position is Full-Time/at-sea on a forward deployed vessel. Candidates must not be hindered by motion sickness and must pass/maintain Maritime Medical Exam IAW CENTCOM Mod 15 requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)