Data Fusion Center Technician

Description

SAIC is seeking a Data Fusion Center Technician to support the MARFORPAC Data Fusion Center (DFC) in real-world operations, crisis response, training, and exercise events. The ideal candidate will provide hands-on technical support for Command and Control (C2) systems and Common Operating Picture (COP) capabilities that enable operational awareness and informed decision-making. This position is critical to ensuring system availability, data integrity, and continuous mission support in dynamic operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and support Command and Control systems, including but not limited to: Global Command and Control System-Joint (GCCS-J), Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP), Agile Client

• Continuously monitor the status and performance of: COP servers, COP Sync Tools (CST) connections, Link Monitoring and Management Tool (LMMT) connections, VMware environment sustainability, Daily COP and JREAP operations

• Perform continuous COP database management, including validation, maintenance, and troubleshooting

• Monitor real-time data streams and identify system, connectivity, or synchronization issues

• Assist with incident analysis, operational reporting, and documentation of system performance or outages

• Update and maintain Data Fusion Center documents using groupware applications and the Microsoft Office suite

• Coordinate with military, joint, and other mission personnel to support operational data sharing and situational awareness

• Provide watch floor support during routine operations, exercises, and crisis events

• Document issues, resolutions, and turnover notes to support continuity across watch rotations

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI

• Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience

• 8 years of relevant experience supporting a U.S. military branch (Navy, Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard) in Command and Control systems support

• Experience supporting mission-critical systems in an operational or military environment

• Ability to work shift schedules in an 8-hour watch rotation

• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS

• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in intelligence, operations, fusion center, or criminal justice-related environments

• Familiarity with COP management, database support, tactical data systems, or surveillance-related technologies

• Experience with specialized C2, analytical, or operational software platforms

• Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, especially in high-tempo operational settings

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success means maintaining reliable C2 and COP capabilities, quickly identifying and resolving technical issues, supporting accurate real-time operational awareness, and ensuring mission stakeholders have the systems and information they need to make timely decisions.

Example Day-to-Day Activities

• Monitor COP servers and data connections during a watch shift and resolve synchronization issues before they affect operations

• Validate daily COP and JREAP management processes to ensure data accuracy and availability

• Support exercise or crisis-response events by maintaining GCCS-J and Agile Client availability

• Document system incidents, update operational logs, and brief follow-on personnel during watch turnover

• Maintain DFC reference materials, SOPs, and reports using Microsoft Office and collaboration tools

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2613348

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