Job Description

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Pipeline

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Advisor (Navy SURTASS)

Description Summary:

SURTASS provides an on-demand, mobile, and active/passive maritime surveillance capability in support of Joint and Naval Task Force commanders via towed acoustic sensor systems. The ships and installed SURTASS mission equipment are designed for extended duration and independent operations in remote geographic areas. Thus, self-sufficiency in operations and maintenance is an important mission objective. It is intended that operations and maintenance be performed on board vessels and in depot maintenance facilities with the objective of maximizing operational readiness.

This position is for a future opportunity that is expected to be awarded in June 2026

Join GDIT as a Field Technician for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support. The SURTASS Technical Advisor shall:

• Supervise and coordinate all shipboard requirements.
• Manage the performance of their crew of O&M Technician Crewmembers.
• Submit required reports in accordance with this SOW, the SURTASS SOP, and other directives.
• Serve as the senior contractor onboard the ship supporting IOSC and the contractor.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED - Technical Advisor candidates must have:

Education: Associate Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Technology, or be a graduate of US Navy electronics “C” school or equivalent civilian electronics technical school (Curriculum: maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of VME computers, digital computers, microprocessors or peripheral/interface equipment, networks, communications system, navigation system and/or sonar system).

• Experience: 4+ years of related experience

Desired Professional Experience:

• Four (4) years' experience of practical hands-on experience in the operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of secure networks and communications systems, navigations systems, and sonar systems.

• Seven (7) years' professional experience in operations management. Experience with SURTASS mission systems is highly desired.

• Five (5) years' experience managing personnel

Required Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (i.e., Sec+ CE, Other)

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI)

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
● As a Field Tech/Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of US NAVY.

● You will play a crucial role and will have an impact on the customer’s mission.
● Collaborate with a highly talented the team to achieve the mission

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

#SURTASS #NAVY #Shipyard

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

4 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

10-25%

Job Tags

For contractors, Remote work,

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