Land Integration Framework - Digital (LIF-D) SME

Must have Negative Vetting Level 1 Security clearance.
  
The department requires the services of a Land Integration Framework – Digital Subject Matter Expert (LIF-D SME) to supplement the contractor workforce within the Land Network Integration Centre (LNIC).
  
The LIF-D SME will be expected to perform the following activities:

1. Develop a deep and fundamental understanding of the LCS and its design considerations;
2. Develop a detailed understanding of the integration of sub-components into capabilities;
3. Lead development of the LCS Design (LCSD) within their technical specialisation;
4. Record and share information regarding LIF-D engagements to enable a collaborative approach across LIF-D SMEs and the LNIC integration/technical SME staff to achieve digital integration requirements for the LCS;
5. Develop an understanding of concepts or a design within the LCS and provide detailed advice on the integration requirements from a digital integration perspective (as opposed to physical integration).
6. Liaise with Land Capability Division (LCD) representatives and Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) project teams to understand their scope and requirements and provide advice from an AHQ perspective regarding digital integration;
7. LIF-D SME activities are coordinated through the LIF Product Line Lead, with LIF-D SMEs expected to report to the LNIC Executive team when required;
8. Work within a team of LIF-D SMEs to ensure that Land programs are consistent in approach regarding the LCS digital integration;
9. On receipt of Land portfolio/program/project familiarisation from the LIF Coordinator, the LIF-D SMEs will provide enduring liaison with Land programs throughout the department's Capability Model, advising Capability Manager (CM) representatives and CASG programs regarding digital integration needs and prioritisation;
10. Advise LNIC Executive on proposed integration approaches and related recommendations for Land and other programs;
11. Support the development of LCS Design (LCSD) products to inform LNIC staff and external stakeholders of digital integration requirements through the provision of LCS current and future baselines.  

1. Demonstrated experience and / or relevant tertiary qualifications Eg: Science, Engineering or IT qualifications.
2. Demonstrated qualifications or specialist experience with one or more of the following skillsets:
   1. Networking - Design, Implementation, and assessment of networked systems within either tactical or enterprise environments.
   2. C4 Software – Experience with implementation, configuration, assessment, and extensions of military C4 system and software.
   3. Tactical Data Links – Detailed knowledge and implementation details of TADL formats and protocols and ability to analyse and assess vendor implementations of these formats.
   4. Enterprise Architecture – Design, implementation, and assessment of CIOG accredited systems.
   5. Distributed Systems – Experience with distributed system design, implementation, and assessment.
   6. Tactical Networking Bearers and Waveforms – Experience with the design, implementation, and analysis of tactical networking bearers, radio RF design, waveform design, and integration.
   7. Strategic Networking Bearers and Waveforms – Experience with the design, implementation, and analysis of strategic networking bearers (SATCOM, MUOS, etc), associated modems and equipment, waveform design, and integration.
   8. Software Design and Management – Detailed experience with the design, programming knowledge, analysis, and assessment of large software systems.
   9. Autonomous Systems – Detailed experience with the design, implementation, and assessment of autonomous military platforms and the software/hardware required for integration into a military force.
   10. AS GxA Experience – Detailed knowledge and experience with the AS GxA standards: AS Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA), AS Land Data Model (LDM), and Vehicle Standard Operating Environment (VSOE).
   11. Fires Systems – Detailed knowledge, experience, and implementation detail of AS Fires based systems and software and their networking integration into the larger Land Combat System (LCS).

1. An enhanced professional awareness of the following subjects, gained through military service, technical, industry/Vendor, engineering or coalition experience within AHQ, LCD, or their equivalent domains would be advantageous:
2. Demonstrable experience in the operations, management, training, analysis, repair, rectification and integration of C4 systems and their sub-systems.
3. Knowledge and understanding of future Land C4 integration and innovation with ADF/OGD/coalition partners (e.g. RAN, RAAF, ABF, AFP, 5EYES).
4. Land programs and / or Capability Model (i.e. CLC) experience.
5. Collaboration and stakeholder experience within and across portfolio/program/project areas of department's domains (e.g. Workshop management, planning forums etc).
6. Program / project management services delivery.
7. An awareness of technical systems design, test/evaluation, verification/validation, configuration and risk mitigation methodologies.