MAGTF Training AAR Support II

About the position

The MAGTF Training AAR Support incumbent will be responsible for enabling the success of the team by providing technical skills and expertise to our video capture/drone support and MWX SME Support efforts during ITX and MWX. The work will often be in the field, alongside teammates, executing installations, testing, operating, and troubleshooting. This includes the integration and operation of IT and C2 technology. They will operate camera systems during the exercises and facilitate the upload of raw footage to the video editor. They will provide MWX Combat Coaches with operations and logistics support to enable their focus on training unit commanders. The MAGTF Training AAR Support incumbent may also be expected to support Obsidian’s Research and Development efforts with the FPV drones, Axis camera integration, and other emerging IT-related initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, manage, administrate, and maintain a video network to support the collection of video files from a localized, stand-alone network of video cameras and drones.
• Install, configure, manage, administrate, and maintain Point to Point (P2P) communications hardware to support video network.
• Install, configure, manage, administrate, and maintain Android Tactical Awareness Kit (ATAK) hardware to support video network, Position Location Information (PLI) sharing, and communications amongst team.
• Establish a satellite-based communications capability (Starlink) to establish and maintain communications with the video network when video collection assets are beyond traditional means of communication (P2P, LTE).
• Operate SentryPOD cameras during ITX and MWX events. Download footage and provide to video editor per the guidance of the UAS Program Lead.
• Coordinate distribution and accountability of C2 & IT equipment to Drone Video Collection Team and MWX Support Team.
• Assist the MWX Support Team in the coordination of MAGTF Training SME travel, attendance, logistics, support, and collection of observations ISO MWX training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Desire and ability to provide technical support and customer service for both external customers and Obsidian colleagues.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Comfortable with hand and power tools as well as assembling hardware and solving hardware-related problems.
• An ability to independently identify a problem with a product, determine the cause, and execute an appropriate repair in the field under resource-constrained conditions.
• Able to lead small teams in austere environments to accomplish technical tasks.
• Maintain appropriate records and inventories. Possess organizational habits and a willingness to define, follow, and improve process and work standards.
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled hardware and data.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance at the Secret level.
• Must possess familiarity with Marine Corps doctrine and contemporary strategic, operational, and tactical operations that govern MAGTF operations and processes.
• Must have expert knowledge of the roles and missions of various types of USMC forces/capabilities (including reserve component), their employment, and how they contribute to USMC operations.
• Must have an understanding of USMC warfighting doctrine, warfighting functions, commander and staff operations, and Marine Corps procedures and responsibilities across all levels of war.
• Must have knowledge of USMC requirements and capabilities in executing combat operations across the ROMO, including how the USMC executes operations in support of USMC MAGTF and Joint Force operations.
• Must have exceptional telephone, email and customer service communication skills.
• Must possess self-motivation and a high level of discretion to work effectively.
• Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and have a strong attention for detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Axis camera systems, FLIR video cameras, unmanned drone video collection.
• Driver’s license and ability to drive a 4x4 truck in rugged, off road conditions.
• FAA Pt 107 Remote Pilot Certified preferred.