Lif Digital Subject Matter Expert

We have a current opportunity for an LIF Digital Subject Matter Expert, on a contract basis within the Defence sector. The role is based in Canberra/ Hybrid. The contract is for an initial 14-month period, with 2 x12-month extension options.

Start: circa 15 April 2024

DSS Skill Set: Level 3 - Project Management Services & Support

The LIF-D SME will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

• Develop a deep and fundamental understanding of the LCS and its design considerations;
• Develop a detailed understanding of the integration of sub-components into capabilities;
• Lead development of the LCS Design (LCSD) within their technical specialisation;
• Record and share information regarding LIF-D engagements to enable a collaborative approach across LIF-D SMEs and the integration/technical SME staff to achieve digital integration requirements for the LCS;
• 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);
• Liaise with representatives and project teams to understand their scope and requirements and provide advice regarding digital integration;
• LIF-D SME activities are coordinated through the LIF Product Line Lead, with LIF-D SMEs expected to report to Executive teams when required;
  h) Work within a team of LIF-D SMEs to ensure that Land programs are consistent in approach regarding the LCS digital integration;
• 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 Defence Capability Model, advising Capability Manager (CM) representatives and programs regarding digital integration needs and prioritisation;
• Advise Executives on proposed integration approaches and related recommendations for Land and other programs;
• Support the development of LCS Design (LCSD) products to inform staff and external stakeholders of digital integration requirements through the provision of LCS current and future baselines.

Minimum mandatory requirements:

• Australian Security Clearance
• Satisfy ITAR requirements
• Demonstrated experience and / or relevant tertiary qualifications E.g.: Science, Engineering or IT qualifications.
• Demonstrated qualifications or specialist experience with one or more of the following skillsets:

• Networking - Design, Implementation, and assessment of networked systems within either tactical or enterprise environments.
• C4 Software - Experience with implementation, configuration, assessment, and extensions of military C4 system and software.
• Tactical Data Links - Detailed knowledge and implementation details of TADL formats and protocols and ability to analyse and assess vendor implementations of these formats.
• Enterprise Architecture - Design, implementation, and assessment accredited systems.
• Distributed Systems - Experience with distributed system design, implementation, and assessment.
• Tactical Networking Bearers and Waveforms - Experience with the design, implementation, and analysis of tactical networking bearers, radio RF design, waveform design, and integration.
• Strategic Networking Bearers and Waveforms - Experience with the design, implementation, and analysis of strategic networking bearers associated modems and equipment, waveform design, and integration.
• Software Design and Management - Detailed experience with the design, programming knowledge, analysis, and assessment of large software systems.
• 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.
• 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).
• Fires Systems - Detailed knowledge, experience, and implementation detail of AS Fires based systems and software and their networking integration.

• An enhanced professional awareness of the following subjects, gained through military service, technical, industry/Vendor, engineering or coalition experience would be advantageous:
• Demonstrable experience in the operations, management, training, analysis, repair, rectification and integration of C4 systems and their sub-systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of future Land C4 integration and innovation with ADF/OGD/coalition partners.
• Land programs and / or Defence Capability Model (i.e. CLC) experience.
• Collaboration and stakeholder experience within and across portfolio/program/project areas of Defence domains (e.g. Workshop management, planning forums etc).
• Program / project management services delivery.
• An awareness of technical systems design, test/evaluation, verification/validation, configuration and risk mitigation methodologies.
• Defence Smart Buyer experience.

For the full information on this position, please submit your CV before 8am Tuesday 19 March 2024.
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HTR are offering very attractive contract day rates. We offer flexitime and remote work when possible. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Australia Defence sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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